Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF) is an audio file format developed by Apple, commonly used for storing high-quality, uncompressed audio data. It is popular in professional audio and video applications due to its high fidelity and widespread compatibility with both Mac and Windows systems.
History
AIFF was developed by Apple Inc. in 1988, building upon the IFF (Interchange File Format) created by Electronic Arts for the Amiga systems. AIFF was designed to store high-quality, uncompressed audio data and became popular in professional audio and video applications due to its high fidelity and compatibility with both Mac and Windows systems. Over the years, AIFF has been widely used in music production, digital audio workstations, and media applications where audio quality is paramount. Despite the emergence of more efficient compressed formats, AIFF remains a staple in professional audio environments.
