Convert AIF to MP2

File Extension AIF
Full Name Audio Interchange File Format Sound Format

AIF is an audio format used by Apple's hardware and software platforms. The digital audio material stored in this file is uncompressed (PCM) and the data recording form used is Big endian. The AIF format can be used to store high-quality samples generated at different sampling rates and other audio data.

File Extension MP2
Full Name Sound File (MPEG-1 Layer II Audio Stream)

Files with the MP2 extension are an older audio format whose data is encoded with MPEG-1. Data in such a file is compressed with MPEG-1 Audio Layer-2. It is a lossy compression format. Audio compression in such a file cuts a frequency band that is not audible by humans.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "AIF") to another (referred to as "MP2"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, AIF file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format AIF to format MP2 becomes essential.

So, how can we perform AIF to MP2 file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format AIF and transforming it into format MP2. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of AIF to MP2 converters.

Conversion from AIF to MP2

How to convert the AIF file to MP2?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of AIF to MP2. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the AIF file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file AIF, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the AIF file to the application
  • Select the output format of the MP2 file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file MP2 on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted MP2 file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.