AIF is an audio file format that stores sound data without compression, ensuring the highest quality audio. It’s commonly used in professional audio environments for editing and producing music. AIF files are large, making them suitable for applications where audio fidelity is important.
WAV is an audio file format developed by Microsoft and IBM, primarily used for storing high-quality uncompressed audio files. It offers excellent sound quality, making it ideal for professional audio editing and recording. While WAV files can be large in size, they preserve every detail of the original recording.