| Extension | .aifc |
| Category | audio |
| Description | The AIFC (Audio Interchange File Format Compressed) format is a type of audio file format commonly used for storing high-quality digital audio data. It is derived from the AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) format and supports both compressed and uncompressed audio data. AIFC files typically use audio codecs such as PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) or various forms of compression like FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) or ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec). The format is commonly used for professional audio production and editing, as well as for storing audio recordings in applications where high fidelity is essential, such as music production, sound design, and digital audio broadcasting. |
| Technical details | AIFF is primarily designed for storing high-quality, uncompressed audio data. It supports various bit depths (8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit) and sample rates (e.g., 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz) to accommodate different audio quality requirements. |
