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AIFF to MP3 Converter

Convert AIFF from Logic Pro, GarageBand and Mac audio to compact MP3 files. Drop a .aiff file below and the output is already set to MP3.

Drop or choose your audio files

The assistant opens with your files and does the rest.

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How to Convert AIFF to MP3 Online

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Drop your AIFF file

Drag and drop your .aiff file onto the box above, or click Choose Files. The request is already filled in: “Convert this to MP3”.

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Say how, if you want

The AI assistant uses sensible defaults. To choose the bitrate, codec or sample rate yourself, say so in the request, for example “Convert this to MP3 at 320 kbps”.

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Save your MP3 file

The assistant opens with your file and converts it on your own device; the file itself is never uploaded. When the MP3 file is ready, click Save. Prefer to set everything by hand, or batch-convert several files into a ZIP? The classic converter is one click away on this page.

Why Convert AIFF to MP3?

AIFF is Apple's uncompressed format and the default export of many Mac audio apps, but it is huge and rarely plays on Windows or Android. Converting AIFF to MP3 shrinks a session bounce by up to 90% and makes it playable on every device.

The converter reads the AIFF in your browser, keeps the sample rate and channels, and encodes MP3 at the bitrate you choose, so demo mixes never have to be uploaded to a third party.

  • Private by design: your AIFF file is converted on your own device and never uploaded.
  • MP3 already asked for: the AI assistant's request says MP3, so one drop does it. Want a particular bitrate, codec or sample rate? Just say so.
  • Batch friendly: the classic converter on this page takes several AIFF files in one go and downloads them as a ZIP.
  • Free, no watermark: no sign-up, and nothing stamped on the output.

AIFF vs MP3

AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format): AIFF is Apple's uncompressed audio format, the macOS equivalent of WAV. It is used by Logic Pro, GarageBand and professional mastering houses. It is best for Logic Pro, GarageBand and Mac audio production.

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III): MP3 is the universal lossy audio format. It plays on every device made in the last twenty-five years and offers small files with good quality at 192 to 320 kbps. It is best for music players, podcasts, phones and sharing.

In short: keep AIFF when the priority is Logic Pro, GarageBand and Mac audio production, and switch to MP3 when the file is headed for music players, podcasts, phones and sharing. Need a different target? The full Audio Converter supports every format listed below.

AIFF to MP3 FAQ

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What bitrate should I choose for a music demo?

320 kbps keeps the mix transparent for reviewers; 192 kbps is fine for reference listening on phones.

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Are AIFF tags preserved?

AIFF ID3 tags are read when present, and you can edit title, artist and album in the metadata box before converting.

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Is this AIFF to MP3 converter free?

Yes. Converting AIFF to MP3 on MediaConverter.io is free, with no watermark and no sign-up. The AI assistant runs on a free daily allowance of assistant credits; the classic converter on this page has no daily limit at all.

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Are my AIFF files uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs inside your browser using FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly, so your .aiff file is read and converted on your own device and never uploaded, which keeps private recordings private and means there is no waiting in an upload queue. The AI assistant only sees what you type and basic facts about the file: its name, format, duration and size.

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Is there a file size limit for AIFF to MP3?

There is no plan or account limit, but the converter loads the whole AIFF file into your browser's memory, so about 2 GB per file is the practical ceiling; larger files may fail to open. Long or high-resolution files also take longer, especially on phones.

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Can I choose the MP3 settings myself?

Yes. Ask the AI assistant for a bitrate, codec or sample rate in your request. Audio track selection and every other setting are in the classic converter, one click away on this page.

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Will converting AIFF to MP3 reduce quality?

MP3 is a lossy format, so the AIFF audio is decoded and re-encoded. Keep the bitrate at 100% (or pick 256 to 320 kbps) and the difference is inaudible for almost all listeners.

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Which browsers support the AIFF to MP3 converter?

It is built and tested on current desktop Chrome and Edge. The conversion itself runs in WebAssembly, which every current desktop browser supports, so speed depends mostly on your computer's processor.