File Extension Database

Open AIF File

An AIF file is a high-quality audio file created using the AIFF file format.

About AIFF

The AIFF extension file is a type of Audio Interchange File Format, which is an audio file format standard used to store sound data for personal computers and other electronic audio devices.

The format was developed by Apple Inc. based on the Electronic Arts Interchange File Format and is most commonly used on Apple Macintosh computer systems.

The AIF file contains CD-quality audio stored in an uncompressed, lossless format, similar to WAV files.

The AIF is commonly used to burn audio CDs.

The AIF file format is based on the Electronic Arts IFF format and was originally developed by Apple Computer.

Most AIF files store audio as uncompressed pulse code modulation (PCM) signals, allowing storage of lossless audio at high bit rates.

As a consequence, AIF files are much larger than the compressed alternatives.

With a sample rate of 44.1 kHz and a bit depth of 16 bits, an AIF file uses 10 megabytes per minute of stereo audio.

AIFF files are most commonly seen with the AIF extension on Windows systems.

Software to open and work with an AIF file

Typical AIF application file locations:

%ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open "%L"
C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunes.exe /open "%L"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunes.exe" /play "%L"
C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe "%1"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe" /Play "%L"

Typical AIF mime types:

audio/aiff

Frequently used application names to open AIF files:

Windows Media Player
iTunes
QuickTime

Frequently associated Windows objects:

AIFFFile
iTunes.aif
QuickTime.aif
WMP11.AssocFile.AIFF

How Can I Open AIF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open AIF file is to find a AIF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AIF file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open AIF file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as AIF file opener then try to search online for "AIF viewer", "application to open AIF file" or "open AIF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open AIF file

How Can I Open AIF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a AIF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AIF file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with AIF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as AIF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open AIF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open AIF file then try to search for "AIF viewer", "application to open AIF file" or "read AIF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read AIF file

How Can I Open AIF File on Android

If you downloaded a AIF file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded AIF file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "AIF".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "AIF viewer", "AIF file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open AIF File on iPhone or iPad

To open AIF File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the AIF file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "AIF". This way you can find apps which can open AIF files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "AIF viewer" or "AIF file" online in your favorite search engine.

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