Convert AU to AIFF
| File Extension | AU |
| Full Name | Unix Audio Sound File Format |
AU document files store audio track data used by free audio editing software Audacity. AUD project files uses audio tracks saved in AU files to generate project data.
| 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).
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "AU") to another (referred to as "AIFF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, AU 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 AU to format AIFF becomes essential.
So, how can we perform AU to AIFF 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 AU and transforming it into format AIFF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of AU to AIFF converters.
Conversion from AU to AIFF
How to convert the AU file to AIFF?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of AU to AIFF. 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 AU file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file AU, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the AU file to the application
- Select the output format of the AIFF file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file AIFF on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted AIFF file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the AU format:
Other conversions
to the AIFF format:
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.