Tips to open AIFF file
Can't open the AIFF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AIFF files as well as a list of programs that support AIFF files.
AIFF file extension
| File Name |
Audio Interchange Format |
| File Developer |
Apple |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The AIFF file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AIFF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AIFF file on each system platform.
What is AIFF file?
The .AIFF file is an audio file. It was developed by Apple to store high-quality music and is found quite often on Apple systems. The soundtrack is compressed with lossless or no compression at all and offers CD quality sound. The format is similar to the .WAV file from the Windows platform and in this case it is usually saved in a shortened version as .AIF. Most files of this type are saved using 44.1 kHz frequency and 16 bits per sample.
How to open AIFF file?
An often recurring problem with Audio Interchange Format is that AIFF is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file AIFF to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AIFF file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install iTunes
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that iTunes is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name iTunes in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support AIFF files.
Programs to open AIFF file
Remember to download programs supporting AIFF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of iTunes with AIFF files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the AIFF file still does not use the iTunes program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the AIFF file with the iTunes program.
Step 3. Update iTunes to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the iTunes program, it is possible that Audio Interchange Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Apple, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AIFF file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the AIFF file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our AIFF file. Sometimes virus-infected AIFF files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the AIFF file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular AIFF file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Apple, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file AIFF except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move AIFF to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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