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Convert AIFF to AU

Convert AIFF to AU format — 100% browser-based, no upload required.

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About these formats

Source

AIFF

Audio Interchange File Format

Apple's uncompressed audio format, equivalent to WAV in the Apple ecosystem. Stores lossless PCM audio data.

Best for

Mac audio editingMusic productionLossless archivingApple ecosystem

Advantages

  • + Lossless quality
  • + Apple standard
  • + Good editor support
  • + Metadata support

Limitations

  • Very large files
  • Less common than WAV
  • No compression
Target

AU

Sun/NeXT Audio

Simple audio format from Sun Microsystems. Originally used in Unix systems and Java audio. Typically stores µ-law compressed audio.

Best for

Unix/Java audioLegacy systemsSimple audio storage

Advantages

  • + Simple format
  • + Java support
  • + Compact for telephony

Limitations

  • Outdated
  • Low quality
  • Limited use