Convert MPEG to AIFF

Converting one file format to another may be necessary for various reasons. So, for example, you may want to convert MPEG to AIFF if your computer, phone or other device does not support MPEG format. Also, conversion is often required to reduce the file size, since the original format takes up too much space in the device's memory. Perhaps you just need to extract the audio track from the video file, in which case converting the video to audio format is a good option. In any case, with the help of our converter, you can easily complete the required task. Below you can find out some details about the original and new file formats.

In January 1988, an expert working group on coding of moving images was formed within the framework of the joint information technology technical committee JTC1 of the International Organization for Standardization ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission IEC, which was tasked with developing standards for image and sound coding with the aim of eliminating redundancy. MPEG compression standards were developed by Moving Picture Experts Group. This technology defines the compression standards for both audio and video information and makes it convenient for transmission in broadcast. There are many versions of the format - MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-3, MPEG-4, etc. MPEG-1 is a lossy compression standard for video and audio. It is designed to compress VHS. Perhaps everyone is familiar with the MPEG-2 format. It is this format that underlies DVD-Video discs. The MPEG-2 format is also the basis for digital television standards. The MPEG3 standard was originally developed for use in High Definition Television (HDTV) systems with a data rate of 20-40 Mbps. The new MPEG4 standard, which appeared at the very end of 1999, offers a broader view of media reality. The standard defines the principles for working with content (digital representation of media data) for three areas: interactive multimedia itself (including products distributed on optical discs and over the Internet), graphics applications (synthetic content) and digital television (DTV).

AIFF file is audio data recorded in the AIFF (formerly IFF) format, which was developed by Apple in 1988. The content of the file is uncompressed PCM data, a digitized analog audio signal. High quality audio file created using the AIFF file format. Contains CD-quality audio that is stored in an uncompressed lossless format similar to the .WAV file extension. Typically used for recording audio CDs. There is both a version without data compression - AIFF, and a version with data compression - AIFC (AIFF-C), using various codecs. If you are a Windows computer user, the file extension will be .AIF, and if you are using a MacOS computer, the extension will be .AIFF. You can play AIFF and AIF music using players: Windows Media, Apple iTunes, Apple QuickTime, VLC, Media Player Classic and other multimedia programs. Apple gadgets such as iPhone and iPad play AIFF / AIF without the need to install third-party applications. A file converter (more on this below) may only be required when you cannot play one of these files on an Android phone or other non-Apple mobile device.