Convert AIFF to M4R

File Extension AIFF
Full Name Audio Interchange File Format

AIFF is a lossless audio format co-developed by Apple. AIFF files offer sound quality comparable to Audio CD. The format offers 44,1 kHz sample rate and bit depth of 16 bits (2-channel stereo).

File Extension M4R
Full Name Apple IPhone Ringtone Format

M4R is an extension characteristic of files used in Apple mobile devices. M4R files are audio storage files used as notification tones and ringtones on the device. These files are generated from AAC (M4A) audio files available from the iTunes Music Store. The ringtone in M4R format can be up to 40 seconds long.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "AIFF") to another (referred to as "M4R"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, AIFF 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 AIFF to format M4R becomes essential.

So, how can we perform AIFF to M4R 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 AIFF and transforming it into format M4R. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of AIFF to M4R converters.

Conversion from AIFF to M4R

How to convert the AIFF file to M4R?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of AIFF to M4R. 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 AIFF file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file AIFF, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the AIFF file to the application
  • Select the output format of the M4R file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file M4R on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted M4R 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.