How to convert AIF to CAF?
You can convert AIF files to CAF format in several ways. The most proven option is to download dedicated software that allows you to convert between the AIF and CAF formats. At the bottom you will find a list of software programs that support AIF and CAF files and can also save them in new file formats.
AIF File Type
The AIF file extension stands for Audio Interchange File, a format used for storing sound files. It was originally created in the late 1960s by Sony Corporation. AIFF (Audio Interchange File) is an audio file format that allows an audio data stream to be stored as a single large block of digital data called an "audio frame" using one of three compression methods: Uncompressed linear PCM, lossless compressed linear PCM or lossy compressed linear PCM. When uncompressed linear PCM is used, it can provide up to 16-bit/48 kHz resolution and offers the highest fidelity with the least compression artifacts. Lossless compressed Linear PCM offers 12-bit/44 kHz resolution and less than half the compression artifacts of uncompressed Linear PCM, but at a greater
| Full Name | Audio Interchange Format Sound Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Apple |
| Category | Audio Files |
CAF File Type
The CAF file extension is an audio file format that some audio editors can open. It holds uncompressed PCM data for multiple tracks of digital sound. A CAF file can be opened on most audio editing software that support the format. These programs read the data and extract it into separate tracks for mixing, editing, and exporting.
| Full Name | Core Audio Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Apple |
| Category | Audio Files |
Software, that convert AIF files
The list contains a list of dedicated software for converting AIF and CAF files. The list may also include programs that support AIF files and allow you to save them with different file extensions.
AIF to CAF Converters
Audacity
Audacity for Linux
- Audacity for Mac
- Tiny Audio Converter
- Translator Professional