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AIFF is a standard audio file format for Apple systems, introduced in 1988 and built on the IFF specification. Unlike compressed formats, AIFF stores sound data without compression, preserving the full quality of the recording. In practice, it serves as Apple’s counterpart to the WAV format widely used on Windows.
M4A is a lossless audio format commonly associated with Apple platforms. It became popular thanks to its use in iPods and as part of the QuickTime player. Since its decoding technology is available through open-source libraries, many third-party applications can play M4A files without restrictions.
Q: What is M4A?
A: M4A (MPEG-4 Audio) is a compressed audio format providing better sound quality and smaller file sizes than MP3.
Q: Why convert AIFF to M4A?
A: Converting to M4A reduces file size while maintaining high quality, ideal for modern devices and streaming.