AIFF

full spelling : Audio Interchange File Format

Audio Interchange File Format is a file format for storing digital audio data on personal computers. It supports a variety of bit resolutions, sample rates, and channels of audio. This format is very popular upon Apple platforms, and is widely used in professional programs that process digital audio waveforms.

The AIFF format was developed by Apple Computer based on Electronic Arts Interchange File Format (IFF). AIFF is the standard format used in Apple Macintosh computer systems.