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We’ve picked out some of the best audio converters available right now based on several different factors
You’ll be able to see for yourself just how good each audio converter actually is.
In this article
01 [How to Convert Audio?](#Part 1)
02 [How we tested the best audio converter software?](#Part 2)
03 [Essential Features of Audio Converter Software](#Part 3)
04 [What’s the Best Free Audio Converter Software Programs](#Part 4)
Part 1 How to Convert Audio?
Before we start listing the best audio converters down, we’ve prepared a bit of an overview for you! With this first part being a tutorial for how to use an audio converter! The example that we’ll be using is the 6th of the audio converters on our list, but it’s also the most general one. So, even if you decide to choose another, you should still be able to learn from this tutorial!
**Step 1: Launch The Audio Converter!
The first step in any conversion, of course, is to have it all primed for conversion! The free audio converter that we’ll be using as our example is an online one, so there is no actual ‘launching’ but one must open it up anyway through the link provided!
**Step 2: Upload Audio File!
The next general step is to ‘Upload’ the audio file that you want to convert. Usually, this can be done either by making use of the drag-and-drop function or selecting the ‘UPLOAD’ function that will allow you to browse your device for the audio file.
**Step 3: Select Output Format!
The next general step is to select the output format for the file that you want to convert! You can usually choose a whole array of formats for this: MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA, M4R, AIFF, MMF, OPUS, MIDI, etc.
**Step 4: Start Conversion!
Once the output format has been chosen, you can proceed with initializing the conversion! Usually, this is as simple as selecting ‘CONVERT’.
**Step 5: Download or Save File!
Once the conversion has been completed, your audio converter will either give you an option to ‘DOWNLOAD’ or ‘SAVE’ the finished product to your device!
Part 2 How we tested the best audio converter software?
In order to make sure that we are providing the ultimate list of audio converters out there, we’ve tested every single one on this list (and then some!) We played around with the settings, tried out all compatible formats, determined their efficiency, intuitiveness, extra features, and so much more!
Part 3 Essential Features of Audio Converter Software
There are three essential features that one needs to consider to decide which is the best audio converter software for them:
● Input Formats and Output Formats: These are the most basic of the basic when it comes to requirements, but it’s notable regardless! After all, if your audio converter ends up being so limited that it is incapable of converting some of the more obscure formats out there, you might find it useless in the future.
● Conversion Speed: No one has the time to spend endlessly on their computer to wait for a file to convert. Everything has a deadline! So, the speed of conversion is definitely something to consider.
● Bonus Features: What other features does this audio converter have in store for you? Will it allow you to create playlists? Trim your audio? Merge your audio? You might find some of these features to be not useful at this moment in time. But, you never know!
Part 4 What’s the Best Free Audio Converter Software Programs
Now to get to our list of the best free audio converter software available! We’ve made sure to include a variety below! Note, this list is not in any particular order as we arranged it in a way to highlight the best audio converter for each type of user…
01**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **
Supported OS: Windows/Mac
Supported Input: MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, OGG, WMA, AIF
Supported Output: MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, OGG, WMA, AIF
CNET Rating: 4/5
The first of the audio converters on this list is Filmora Pro! Filmora Pro is not necessarily an audio converter, since it’s capable of doing so much more than that. But it earned a spot on this list anyway because it has audio converting features! We recommend this for users who want an ‘All-in-One’ tool! One that will not only allow them to convert a variety of audio but also give them the ability to protect their projects with advanced video editing functions.
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Advanced video editing tools.● Multi-input and output formats.● Clean interface. | ● Clean interface.● Video editor and audio converter all in one. ● Lots of bonus features for creating exciting projects. | ● Premium product.● Users must pay a subscription fee or one-time fee for an all-access pass.● Not suitable for beginners. |
02EaseUS Video Converter
Supported OS: Windows
Supported Input: MP3, M4A, WAV, M4R, AIFF, APE, MP4, MOV, MKV, M4V, AVI, , MP4, , and many more
Supported Output: MP4, MP3, MKV, WMV, DivX, MXF, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DV, VOB, DV, 3GP, 3G2, OGV, WebM, and more
CNET Rating: N/A
For the next item on our list, we have EaseUs Video Converter! If Filmora Pro is the jack of all trades, EaseUs Video Converter is the master of its trade. As a converter true and true, it is capable of more advanced conversions. Case in point, the software supports over 300 audio formats (including some of the obscure ones!) It also offers basic video and audio editing for perfecting projects!
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Supports over 1,000+ video and audio formats. ● Bonus video and audio editing features.● FREE trial available. | ● FREE trial available.● Easy, one-click conversions. ● Bulk-conversion functionalities. | ● Bulk-conversion functionalities.● A subscription fee must be paid to have all-out access.● The software is available only for Windows OS users. |
03Freemake
Supported OS: Windows
Supported Input: AMR, AC3, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA
Supported Output: FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA
CNET Rating: 2.5/5
The next audio converter on this list is the one we recommend for those looking for an open-source solution! This is a very basic, and very simple free audio converter. It’s got everything that an average person could possibly need from a solution for converting audio, and it’s all FREE!
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● FREE, open-source software.● FREE, open-source software.● Basic editing features for adjusting audio parameters. | ● Supports over 50+ audio formats.● Efficient conversion.● Bulk-item conversions are available. | ● Available only for Windows Users.● Not suitable for professional work.● More limited conversion support than other alternatives. |
04ZAMZAR
Supported OS: Any!
Supported Input: 3GA, AC3, AIFC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, Ram, WAV, WMA, OGG, OGA
Supported Output: AC3, FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, M4R
CNET Rating: 3/5
The next converter on this list is the first of the free online audio converters on this list! We’ve chosen it for its straightforward capabilities. Allowing one, no matter their device, to convert from one file format to another in seconds.
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Free Online Audio Converter● Converts other file formats (not just audio)● Intuitive, and easy to use | ● Supports a good variety of input and output formats.● Supports a good variety of input and output formats.● Fast, and efficient uploads | ● Fast, and efficient uploads● Max upload file size is limited to the FREE version. ● Not as many supported file formats as other alternatives |
05MediaHuman Audio Converter
Supported OS: Windows/Mac
Supported Input: AC3, AIF and AIFF, ALAW. AMR, APE. AU, AWB. CAF. DSF. DTS. FLAC. M4A, MP4R, MP2, MPC. OGG. RA, SHN. SPX. A. WV. WAV and WMA.
Supported Output: AC3, AIFF. ALAC. FLAC. M4R. MP3, OGG. OPUS. WAV.
CNET Rating: 4/5
A majority of the audio converter software that we’ve introduced has mainly been for Windows users! That is why, for this fifth audio converter, we’ve specifically picked one that is compatible with Mac OS and Windows! As you can see from the image provided, MediaHuman is a very simple and clean audio converter. That makes it incredibly easy to use, and quite convenient to just pick up.
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Clean, and intuitive interface● Settings for changing audio parameters ● iTunes integrations for ease-of-use | ● Supports a variety of iOS and Mac-friendly audio formats● Capable of bulk-conversion● Fast, and efficient | ● Not the most advanced solution● Limited file output formats |
06Audio Tool Set
Supported OS: Any
Supported Input: MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MMF, OGG, MIDI, OPUS, WMA
Supported Output: MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MMF, OGG, MIDI, OPUS, WMA
CNET Rating: N/A
Audio Tool Set makes the last of the audio converters on this list (as well as the second one that is hosted online!) The beauty of the Audio Tool Set is that you can use it on any computer that you wish to. All you need is a browser and internet! Making it the perfect option for users looking to convert something on the odd occasion (rather than constantly).
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Free, online audio converter● Accessible on any computer or PC● Comes with extra tools for adding audio effects, etc. | ● Good variety of input and output formats.● Quick and efficient conversion rate● Bulk conversion available | ● Must have internet● No advanced video or audio editing, just basic tools |
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● It can be incredibly difficult to find the audio converter that is most suited for your needs. There are just too many of them! No one has the time to go and test each and every single one of them! (Aside from us!)
● Fortunately, in terms of features, there are really only three that you have to think about: speed, flexibility, and bonus features.
● The abundance of choices at least makes sure that each audio auditor is able to meet the specific needs of a certain group of users! To imitate this fact, our list of audio converters was compiled specifically so that we could offer as much variety as possible. With hints along the way to make sure that everyone has an audio converter that suits their own projects.
We’ve picked out some of the best audio converters available right now based on several different factors
You’ll be able to see for yourself just how good each audio converter actually is.
In this article
01 [How to Convert Audio?](#Part 1)
02 [How we tested the best audio converter software?](#Part 2)
03 [Essential Features of Audio Converter Software](#Part 3)
04 [What’s the Best Free Audio Converter Software Programs](#Part 4)
Part 1 How to Convert Audio?
Before we start listing the best audio converters down, we’ve prepared a bit of an overview for you! With this first part being a tutorial for how to use an audio converter! The example that we’ll be using is the 6th of the audio converters on our list, but it’s also the most general one. So, even if you decide to choose another, you should still be able to learn from this tutorial!
**Step 1: Launch The Audio Converter!
The first step in any conversion, of course, is to have it all primed for conversion! The free audio converter that we’ll be using as our example is an online one, so there is no actual ‘launching’ but one must open it up anyway through the link provided!
**Step 2: Upload Audio File!
The next general step is to ‘Upload’ the audio file that you want to convert. Usually, this can be done either by making use of the drag-and-drop function or selecting the ‘UPLOAD’ function that will allow you to browse your device for the audio file.
**Step 3: Select Output Format!
The next general step is to select the output format for the file that you want to convert! You can usually choose a whole array of formats for this: MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA, M4R, AIFF, MMF, OPUS, MIDI, etc.
**Step 4: Start Conversion!
Once the output format has been chosen, you can proceed with initializing the conversion! Usually, this is as simple as selecting ‘CONVERT’.
**Step 5: Download or Save File!
Once the conversion has been completed, your audio converter will either give you an option to ‘DOWNLOAD’ or ‘SAVE’ the finished product to your device!
Part 2 How we tested the best audio converter software?
In order to make sure that we are providing the ultimate list of audio converters out there, we’ve tested every single one on this list (and then some!) We played around with the settings, tried out all compatible formats, determined their efficiency, intuitiveness, extra features, and so much more!
Part 3 Essential Features of Audio Converter Software
There are three essential features that one needs to consider to decide which is the best audio converter software for them:
● Input Formats and Output Formats: These are the most basic of the basic when it comes to requirements, but it’s notable regardless! After all, if your audio converter ends up being so limited that it is incapable of converting some of the more obscure formats out there, you might find it useless in the future.
● Conversion Speed: No one has the time to spend endlessly on their computer to wait for a file to convert. Everything has a deadline! So, the speed of conversion is definitely something to consider.
● Bonus Features: What other features does this audio converter have in store for you? Will it allow you to create playlists? Trim your audio? Merge your audio? You might find some of these features to be not useful at this moment in time. But, you never know!
Part 4 What’s the Best Free Audio Converter Software Programs
Now to get to our list of the best free audio converter software available! We’ve made sure to include a variety below! Note, this list is not in any particular order as we arranged it in a way to highlight the best audio converter for each type of user…
01**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **
Supported OS: Windows/Mac
Supported Input: MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, OGG, WMA, AIF
Supported Output: MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, OGG, WMA, AIF
CNET Rating: 4/5
The first of the audio converters on this list is Filmora Pro! Filmora Pro is not necessarily an audio converter, since it’s capable of doing so much more than that. But it earned a spot on this list anyway because it has audio converting features! We recommend this for users who want an ‘All-in-One’ tool! One that will not only allow them to convert a variety of audio but also give them the ability to protect their projects with advanced video editing functions.
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Advanced video editing tools.● Multi-input and output formats.● Clean interface. | ● Clean interface.● Video editor and audio converter all in one. ● Lots of bonus features for creating exciting projects. | ● Premium product.● Users must pay a subscription fee or one-time fee for an all-access pass.● Not suitable for beginners. |
02EaseUS Video Converter
Supported OS: Windows
Supported Input: MP3, M4A, WAV, M4R, AIFF, APE, MP4, MOV, MKV, M4V, AVI, , MP4, , and many more
Supported Output: MP4, MP3, MKV, WMV, DivX, MXF, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DV, VOB, DV, 3GP, 3G2, OGV, WebM, and more
CNET Rating: N/A
For the next item on our list, we have EaseUs Video Converter! If Filmora Pro is the jack of all trades, EaseUs Video Converter is the master of its trade. As a converter true and true, it is capable of more advanced conversions. Case in point, the software supports over 300 audio formats (including some of the obscure ones!) It also offers basic video and audio editing for perfecting projects!
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Supports over 1,000+ video and audio formats. ● Bonus video and audio editing features.● FREE trial available. | ● FREE trial available.● Easy, one-click conversions. ● Bulk-conversion functionalities. | ● Bulk-conversion functionalities.● A subscription fee must be paid to have all-out access.● The software is available only for Windows OS users. |
03Freemake
Supported OS: Windows
Supported Input: AMR, AC3, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA
Supported Output: FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA
CNET Rating: 2.5/5
The next audio converter on this list is the one we recommend for those looking for an open-source solution! This is a very basic, and very simple free audio converter. It’s got everything that an average person could possibly need from a solution for converting audio, and it’s all FREE!
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● FREE, open-source software.● FREE, open-source software.● Basic editing features for adjusting audio parameters. | ● Supports over 50+ audio formats.● Efficient conversion.● Bulk-item conversions are available. | ● Available only for Windows Users.● Not suitable for professional work.● More limited conversion support than other alternatives. |
04ZAMZAR
Supported OS: Any!
Supported Input: 3GA, AC3, AIFC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, Ram, WAV, WMA, OGG, OGA
Supported Output: AC3, FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, M4R
CNET Rating: 3/5
The next converter on this list is the first of the free online audio converters on this list! We’ve chosen it for its straightforward capabilities. Allowing one, no matter their device, to convert from one file format to another in seconds.
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Free Online Audio Converter● Converts other file formats (not just audio)● Intuitive, and easy to use | ● Supports a good variety of input and output formats.● Supports a good variety of input and output formats.● Fast, and efficient uploads | ● Fast, and efficient uploads● Max upload file size is limited to the FREE version. ● Not as many supported file formats as other alternatives |
05MediaHuman Audio Converter
Supported OS: Windows/Mac
Supported Input: AC3, AIF and AIFF, ALAW. AMR, APE. AU, AWB. CAF. DSF. DTS. FLAC. M4A, MP4R, MP2, MPC. OGG. RA, SHN. SPX. A. WV. WAV and WMA.
Supported Output: AC3, AIFF. ALAC. FLAC. M4R. MP3, OGG. OPUS. WAV.
CNET Rating: 4/5
A majority of the audio converter software that we’ve introduced has mainly been for Windows users! That is why, for this fifth audio converter, we’ve specifically picked one that is compatible with Mac OS and Windows! As you can see from the image provided, MediaHuman is a very simple and clean audio converter. That makes it incredibly easy to use, and quite convenient to just pick up.
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Clean, and intuitive interface● Settings for changing audio parameters ● iTunes integrations for ease-of-use | ● Supports a variety of iOS and Mac-friendly audio formats● Capable of bulk-conversion● Fast, and efficient | ● Not the most advanced solution● Limited file output formats |
06Audio Tool Set
Supported OS: Any
Supported Input: MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MMF, OGG, MIDI, OPUS, WMA
Supported Output: MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MMF, OGG, MIDI, OPUS, WMA
CNET Rating: N/A
Audio Tool Set makes the last of the audio converters on this list (as well as the second one that is hosted online!) The beauty of the Audio Tool Set is that you can use it on any computer that you wish to. All you need is a browser and internet! Making it the perfect option for users looking to convert something on the odd occasion (rather than constantly).
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Free, online audio converter● Accessible on any computer or PC● Comes with extra tools for adding audio effects, etc. | ● Good variety of input and output formats.● Quick and efficient conversion rate● Bulk conversion available | ● Must have internet● No advanced video or audio editing, just basic tools |
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● It can be incredibly difficult to find the audio converter that is most suited for your needs. There are just too many of them! No one has the time to go and test each and every single one of them! (Aside from us!)
● Fortunately, in terms of features, there are really only three that you have to think about: speed, flexibility, and bonus features.
● The abundance of choices at least makes sure that each audio auditor is able to meet the specific needs of a certain group of users! To imitate this fact, our list of audio converters was compiled specifically so that we could offer as much variety as possible. With hints along the way to make sure that everyone has an audio converter that suits their own projects.
We’ve picked out some of the best audio converters available right now based on several different factors
You’ll be able to see for yourself just how good each audio converter actually is.
In this article
01 [How to Convert Audio?](#Part 1)
02 [How we tested the best audio converter software?](#Part 2)
03 [Essential Features of Audio Converter Software](#Part 3)
04 [What’s the Best Free Audio Converter Software Programs](#Part 4)
Part 1 How to Convert Audio?
Before we start listing the best audio converters down, we’ve prepared a bit of an overview for you! With this first part being a tutorial for how to use an audio converter! The example that we’ll be using is the 6th of the audio converters on our list, but it’s also the most general one. So, even if you decide to choose another, you should still be able to learn from this tutorial!
**Step 1: Launch The Audio Converter!
The first step in any conversion, of course, is to have it all primed for conversion! The free audio converter that we’ll be using as our example is an online one, so there is no actual ‘launching’ but one must open it up anyway through the link provided!
**Step 2: Upload Audio File!
The next general step is to ‘Upload’ the audio file that you want to convert. Usually, this can be done either by making use of the drag-and-drop function or selecting the ‘UPLOAD’ function that will allow you to browse your device for the audio file.
**Step 3: Select Output Format!
The next general step is to select the output format for the file that you want to convert! You can usually choose a whole array of formats for this: MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA, M4R, AIFF, MMF, OPUS, MIDI, etc.
**Step 4: Start Conversion!
Once the output format has been chosen, you can proceed with initializing the conversion! Usually, this is as simple as selecting ‘CONVERT’.
**Step 5: Download or Save File!
Once the conversion has been completed, your audio converter will either give you an option to ‘DOWNLOAD’ or ‘SAVE’ the finished product to your device!
Part 2 How we tested the best audio converter software?
In order to make sure that we are providing the ultimate list of audio converters out there, we’ve tested every single one on this list (and then some!) We played around with the settings, tried out all compatible formats, determined their efficiency, intuitiveness, extra features, and so much more!
Part 3 Essential Features of Audio Converter Software
There are three essential features that one needs to consider to decide which is the best audio converter software for them:
● Input Formats and Output Formats: These are the most basic of the basic when it comes to requirements, but it’s notable regardless! After all, if your audio converter ends up being so limited that it is incapable of converting some of the more obscure formats out there, you might find it useless in the future.
● Conversion Speed: No one has the time to spend endlessly on their computer to wait for a file to convert. Everything has a deadline! So, the speed of conversion is definitely something to consider.
● Bonus Features: What other features does this audio converter have in store for you? Will it allow you to create playlists? Trim your audio? Merge your audio? You might find some of these features to be not useful at this moment in time. But, you never know!
Part 4 What’s the Best Free Audio Converter Software Programs
Now to get to our list of the best free audio converter software available! We’ve made sure to include a variety below! Note, this list is not in any particular order as we arranged it in a way to highlight the best audio converter for each type of user…
01**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **
Supported OS: Windows/Mac
Supported Input: MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, OGG, WMA, AIF
Supported Output: MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, OGG, WMA, AIF
CNET Rating: 4/5
The first of the audio converters on this list is Filmora Pro! Filmora Pro is not necessarily an audio converter, since it’s capable of doing so much more than that. But it earned a spot on this list anyway because it has audio converting features! We recommend this for users who want an ‘All-in-One’ tool! One that will not only allow them to convert a variety of audio but also give them the ability to protect their projects with advanced video editing functions.
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Advanced video editing tools.● Multi-input and output formats.● Clean interface. | ● Clean interface.● Video editor and audio converter all in one. ● Lots of bonus features for creating exciting projects. | ● Premium product.● Users must pay a subscription fee or one-time fee for an all-access pass.● Not suitable for beginners. |
02EaseUS Video Converter
Supported OS: Windows
Supported Input: MP3, M4A, WAV, M4R, AIFF, APE, MP4, MOV, MKV, M4V, AVI, , MP4, , and many more
Supported Output: MP4, MP3, MKV, WMV, DivX, MXF, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DV, VOB, DV, 3GP, 3G2, OGV, WebM, and more
CNET Rating: N/A
For the next item on our list, we have EaseUs Video Converter! If Filmora Pro is the jack of all trades, EaseUs Video Converter is the master of its trade. As a converter true and true, it is capable of more advanced conversions. Case in point, the software supports over 300 audio formats (including some of the obscure ones!) It also offers basic video and audio editing for perfecting projects!
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Supports over 1,000+ video and audio formats. ● Bonus video and audio editing features.● FREE trial available. | ● FREE trial available.● Easy, one-click conversions. ● Bulk-conversion functionalities. | ● Bulk-conversion functionalities.● A subscription fee must be paid to have all-out access.● The software is available only for Windows OS users. |
03Freemake
Supported OS: Windows
Supported Input: AMR, AC3, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA
Supported Output: FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA
CNET Rating: 2.5/5
The next audio converter on this list is the one we recommend for those looking for an open-source solution! This is a very basic, and very simple free audio converter. It’s got everything that an average person could possibly need from a solution for converting audio, and it’s all FREE!
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● FREE, open-source software.● FREE, open-source software.● Basic editing features for adjusting audio parameters. | ● Supports over 50+ audio formats.● Efficient conversion.● Bulk-item conversions are available. | ● Available only for Windows Users.● Not suitable for professional work.● More limited conversion support than other alternatives. |
04ZAMZAR
Supported OS: Any!
Supported Input: 3GA, AC3, AIFC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, Ram, WAV, WMA, OGG, OGA
Supported Output: AC3, FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, M4R
CNET Rating: 3/5
The next converter on this list is the first of the free online audio converters on this list! We’ve chosen it for its straightforward capabilities. Allowing one, no matter their device, to convert from one file format to another in seconds.
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Free Online Audio Converter● Converts other file formats (not just audio)● Intuitive, and easy to use | ● Supports a good variety of input and output formats.● Supports a good variety of input and output formats.● Fast, and efficient uploads | ● Fast, and efficient uploads● Max upload file size is limited to the FREE version. ● Not as many supported file formats as other alternatives |
05MediaHuman Audio Converter
Supported OS: Windows/Mac
Supported Input: AC3, AIF and AIFF, ALAW. AMR, APE. AU, AWB. CAF. DSF. DTS. FLAC. M4A, MP4R, MP2, MPC. OGG. RA, SHN. SPX. A. WV. WAV and WMA.
Supported Output: AC3, AIFF. ALAC. FLAC. M4R. MP3, OGG. OPUS. WAV.
CNET Rating: 4/5
A majority of the audio converter software that we’ve introduced has mainly been for Windows users! That is why, for this fifth audio converter, we’ve specifically picked one that is compatible with Mac OS and Windows! As you can see from the image provided, MediaHuman is a very simple and clean audio converter. That makes it incredibly easy to use, and quite convenient to just pick up.
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Clean, and intuitive interface● Settings for changing audio parameters ● iTunes integrations for ease-of-use | ● Supports a variety of iOS and Mac-friendly audio formats● Capable of bulk-conversion● Fast, and efficient | ● Not the most advanced solution● Limited file output formats |
06Audio Tool Set
Supported OS: Any
Supported Input: MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MMF, OGG, MIDI, OPUS, WMA
Supported Output: MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MMF, OGG, MIDI, OPUS, WMA
CNET Rating: N/A
Audio Tool Set makes the last of the audio converters on this list (as well as the second one that is hosted online!) The beauty of the Audio Tool Set is that you can use it on any computer that you wish to. All you need is a browser and internet! Making it the perfect option for users looking to convert something on the odd occasion (rather than constantly).
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Free, online audio converter● Accessible on any computer or PC● Comes with extra tools for adding audio effects, etc. | ● Good variety of input and output formats.● Quick and efficient conversion rate● Bulk conversion available | ● Must have internet● No advanced video or audio editing, just basic tools |
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● It can be incredibly difficult to find the audio converter that is most suited for your needs. There are just too many of them! No one has the time to go and test each and every single one of them! (Aside from us!)
● Fortunately, in terms of features, there are really only three that you have to think about: speed, flexibility, and bonus features.
● The abundance of choices at least makes sure that each audio auditor is able to meet the specific needs of a certain group of users! To imitate this fact, our list of audio converters was compiled specifically so that we could offer as much variety as possible. With hints along the way to make sure that everyone has an audio converter that suits their own projects.
We’ve picked out some of the best audio converters available right now based on several different factors
You’ll be able to see for yourself just how good each audio converter actually is.
In this article
01 [How to Convert Audio?](#Part 1)
02 [How we tested the best audio converter software?](#Part 2)
03 [Essential Features of Audio Converter Software](#Part 3)
04 [What’s the Best Free Audio Converter Software Programs](#Part 4)
Part 1 How to Convert Audio?
Before we start listing the best audio converters down, we’ve prepared a bit of an overview for you! With this first part being a tutorial for how to use an audio converter! The example that we’ll be using is the 6th of the audio converters on our list, but it’s also the most general one. So, even if you decide to choose another, you should still be able to learn from this tutorial!
**Step 1: Launch The Audio Converter!
The first step in any conversion, of course, is to have it all primed for conversion! The free audio converter that we’ll be using as our example is an online one, so there is no actual ‘launching’ but one must open it up anyway through the link provided!
**Step 2: Upload Audio File!
The next general step is to ‘Upload’ the audio file that you want to convert. Usually, this can be done either by making use of the drag-and-drop function or selecting the ‘UPLOAD’ function that will allow you to browse your device for the audio file.
**Step 3: Select Output Format!
The next general step is to select the output format for the file that you want to convert! You can usually choose a whole array of formats for this: MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA, M4R, AIFF, MMF, OPUS, MIDI, etc.
**Step 4: Start Conversion!
Once the output format has been chosen, you can proceed with initializing the conversion! Usually, this is as simple as selecting ‘CONVERT’.
**Step 5: Download or Save File!
Once the conversion has been completed, your audio converter will either give you an option to ‘DOWNLOAD’ or ‘SAVE’ the finished product to your device!
Part 2 How we tested the best audio converter software?
In order to make sure that we are providing the ultimate list of audio converters out there, we’ve tested every single one on this list (and then some!) We played around with the settings, tried out all compatible formats, determined their efficiency, intuitiveness, extra features, and so much more!
Part 3 Essential Features of Audio Converter Software
There are three essential features that one needs to consider to decide which is the best audio converter software for them:
● Input Formats and Output Formats: These are the most basic of the basic when it comes to requirements, but it’s notable regardless! After all, if your audio converter ends up being so limited that it is incapable of converting some of the more obscure formats out there, you might find it useless in the future.
● Conversion Speed: No one has the time to spend endlessly on their computer to wait for a file to convert. Everything has a deadline! So, the speed of conversion is definitely something to consider.
● Bonus Features: What other features does this audio converter have in store for you? Will it allow you to create playlists? Trim your audio? Merge your audio? You might find some of these features to be not useful at this moment in time. But, you never know!
Part 4 What’s the Best Free Audio Converter Software Programs
Now to get to our list of the best free audio converter software available! We’ve made sure to include a variety below! Note, this list is not in any particular order as we arranged it in a way to highlight the best audio converter for each type of user…
01**Wondershare Filmora Video Editor **
Supported OS: Windows/Mac
Supported Input: MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, OGG, WMA, AIF
Supported Output: MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, OGG, WMA, AIF
CNET Rating: 4/5
The first of the audio converters on this list is Filmora Pro! Filmora Pro is not necessarily an audio converter, since it’s capable of doing so much more than that. But it earned a spot on this list anyway because it has audio converting features! We recommend this for users who want an ‘All-in-One’ tool! One that will not only allow them to convert a variety of audio but also give them the ability to protect their projects with advanced video editing functions.
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Advanced video editing tools.● Multi-input and output formats.● Clean interface. | ● Clean interface.● Video editor and audio converter all in one. ● Lots of bonus features for creating exciting projects. | ● Premium product.● Users must pay a subscription fee or one-time fee for an all-access pass.● Not suitable for beginners. |
02EaseUS Video Converter
Supported OS: Windows
Supported Input: MP3, M4A, WAV, M4R, AIFF, APE, MP4, MOV, MKV, M4V, AVI, , MP4, , and many more
Supported Output: MP4, MP3, MKV, WMV, DivX, MXF, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DV, VOB, DV, 3GP, 3G2, OGV, WebM, and more
CNET Rating: N/A
For the next item on our list, we have EaseUs Video Converter! If Filmora Pro is the jack of all trades, EaseUs Video Converter is the master of its trade. As a converter true and true, it is capable of more advanced conversions. Case in point, the software supports over 300 audio formats (including some of the obscure ones!) It also offers basic video and audio editing for perfecting projects!
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Supports over 1,000+ video and audio formats. ● Bonus video and audio editing features.● FREE trial available. | ● FREE trial available.● Easy, one-click conversions. ● Bulk-conversion functionalities. | ● Bulk-conversion functionalities.● A subscription fee must be paid to have all-out access.● The software is available only for Windows OS users. |
03Freemake
Supported OS: Windows
Supported Input: AMR, AC3, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA
Supported Output: FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA
CNET Rating: 2.5/5
The next audio converter on this list is the one we recommend for those looking for an open-source solution! This is a very basic, and very simple free audio converter. It’s got everything that an average person could possibly need from a solution for converting audio, and it’s all FREE!
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● FREE, open-source software.● FREE, open-source software.● Basic editing features for adjusting audio parameters. | ● Supports over 50+ audio formats.● Efficient conversion.● Bulk-item conversions are available. | ● Available only for Windows Users.● Not suitable for professional work.● More limited conversion support than other alternatives. |
04ZAMZAR
Supported OS: Any!
Supported Input: 3GA, AC3, AIFC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, Ram, WAV, WMA, OGG, OGA
Supported Output: AC3, FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, WAV, M4R
CNET Rating: 3/5
The next converter on this list is the first of the free online audio converters on this list! We’ve chosen it for its straightforward capabilities. Allowing one, no matter their device, to convert from one file format to another in seconds.
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Free Online Audio Converter● Converts other file formats (not just audio)● Intuitive, and easy to use | ● Supports a good variety of input and output formats.● Supports a good variety of input and output formats.● Fast, and efficient uploads | ● Fast, and efficient uploads● Max upload file size is limited to the FREE version. ● Not as many supported file formats as other alternatives |
05MediaHuman Audio Converter
Supported OS: Windows/Mac
Supported Input: AC3, AIF and AIFF, ALAW. AMR, APE. AU, AWB. CAF. DSF. DTS. FLAC. M4A, MP4R, MP2, MPC. OGG. RA, SHN. SPX. A. WV. WAV and WMA.
Supported Output: AC3, AIFF. ALAC. FLAC. M4R. MP3, OGG. OPUS. WAV.
CNET Rating: 4/5
A majority of the audio converter software that we’ve introduced has mainly been for Windows users! That is why, for this fifth audio converter, we’ve specifically picked one that is compatible with Mac OS and Windows! As you can see from the image provided, MediaHuman is a very simple and clean audio converter. That makes it incredibly easy to use, and quite convenient to just pick up.
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Clean, and intuitive interface● Settings for changing audio parameters ● iTunes integrations for ease-of-use | ● Supports a variety of iOS and Mac-friendly audio formats● Capable of bulk-conversion● Fast, and efficient | ● Not the most advanced solution● Limited file output formats |
06Audio Tool Set
Supported OS: Any
Supported Input: MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MMF, OGG, MIDI, OPUS, WMA
Supported Output: MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, M4R, MMF, OGG, MIDI, OPUS, WMA
CNET Rating: N/A
Audio Tool Set makes the last of the audio converters on this list (as well as the second one that is hosted online!) The beauty of the Audio Tool Set is that you can use it on any computer that you wish to. All you need is a browser and internet! Making it the perfect option for users looking to convert something on the odd occasion (rather than constantly).
| Highlights | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| ● Free, online audio converter● Accessible on any computer or PC● Comes with extra tools for adding audio effects, etc. | ● Good variety of input and output formats.● Quick and efficient conversion rate● Bulk conversion available | ● Must have internet● No advanced video or audio editing, just basic tools |
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● It can be incredibly difficult to find the audio converter that is most suited for your needs. There are just too many of them! No one has the time to go and test each and every single one of them! (Aside from us!)
● Fortunately, in terms of features, there are really only three that you have to think about: speed, flexibility, and bonus features.
● The abundance of choices at least makes sure that each audio auditor is able to meet the specific needs of a certain group of users! To imitate this fact, our list of audio converters was compiled specifically so that we could offer as much variety as possible. With hints along the way to make sure that everyone has an audio converter that suits their own projects.
Get Started with Wax: A Free Video Editor for Stunning Videos
Wax - How to Use Free Video Editor Wax to Edit Videos
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Wax is a light weight but high performance and flexible video editing, composition and special effects software. And above all, it’s a free video editor for both commercial and personal use. Wax can create 2D & 3D special effects and can work in two modes - as a standalone application and as a “plug-in” to video editors/NLEs like VirtualDub, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, etc.
This is the getting-started tutorial for Wax. In this Wax tutorial, we are going to show you how to zoom, crop and pan video and image, how to make project settings and how to render AVI videos.
Note: If you think Wax is something complicated, you can turn to Wondershare Filmora , which enables you to edit videos with separate tracks and add transitions to your videos, finally, convert your video to any video format you like.Download the free trial version of Wondershare Filmora (originally Wondershare Video Editor) (Windows/Mac) below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
1. Zoom, crop and pan image for video
Download Wax and install it first. Run the software and Load Media Files by right-clicking on MediaPool panel. But this doesn’t finish. To edit video, you need to drag-n-drop desired media files to the timeline. Then switch to Video Plugins to drag-n-drop Quick 3d plugin to the just added track.
As shown above, click the triangle next to Quick 3d, you would see many options such as Posx, Posz, Cropleft, Cropbottom, etc. Please see detailed instructions to make editing in Wax:
Zoom Video: Click the Posz clock icon to set Keyframming mode to Linear, and then change the value by hanging over mouse to ZEROs and drag to left/right.
Crop Video: Click the Cropleft/Croptop/Cropright/Cropbottom clock icon to set Keyframming mode to Linear, and then change the value by hanging over mouse to ZEROs and drag to left/right.
Pan Video: Click the Posx clock icon to set Keyframming mode to Linear, and then change the value by hanging over mouse to ZEROs and drag to left/right.
Note that you could preview the video while making settings in the top preview windows.
2. Make project settings
Press F3 or click the Project Settings button in the tool bar to bring up the dialog. There, specify the file name, save path and video options, including video dimensions, frame rate, and click OK.
3. Render AVI video
Click the green arrow button on the tool bar to start saving video to specified path in the project settings. A few minutes later, you will get the edited video.
To be concluded, this is just the beginning Wax tutorial. You will find more features while using it. Just download Wax and have a try.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Wax is a light weight but high performance and flexible video editing, composition and special effects software. And above all, it’s a free video editor for both commercial and personal use. Wax can create 2D & 3D special effects and can work in two modes - as a standalone application and as a “plug-in” to video editors/NLEs like VirtualDub, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, etc.
This is the getting-started tutorial for Wax. In this Wax tutorial, we are going to show you how to zoom, crop and pan video and image, how to make project settings and how to render AVI videos.
Note: If you think Wax is something complicated, you can turn to Wondershare Filmora , which enables you to edit videos with separate tracks and add transitions to your videos, finally, convert your video to any video format you like.Download the free trial version of Wondershare Filmora (originally Wondershare Video Editor) (Windows/Mac) below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
1. Zoom, crop and pan image for video
Download Wax and install it first. Run the software and Load Media Files by right-clicking on MediaPool panel. But this doesn’t finish. To edit video, you need to drag-n-drop desired media files to the timeline. Then switch to Video Plugins to drag-n-drop Quick 3d plugin to the just added track.
As shown above, click the triangle next to Quick 3d, you would see many options such as Posx, Posz, Cropleft, Cropbottom, etc. Please see detailed instructions to make editing in Wax:
Zoom Video: Click the Posz clock icon to set Keyframming mode to Linear, and then change the value by hanging over mouse to ZEROs and drag to left/right.
Crop Video: Click the Cropleft/Croptop/Cropright/Cropbottom clock icon to set Keyframming mode to Linear, and then change the value by hanging over mouse to ZEROs and drag to left/right.
Pan Video: Click the Posx clock icon to set Keyframming mode to Linear, and then change the value by hanging over mouse to ZEROs and drag to left/right.
Note that you could preview the video while making settings in the top preview windows.
2. Make project settings
Press F3 or click the Project Settings button in the tool bar to bring up the dialog. There, specify the file name, save path and video options, including video dimensions, frame rate, and click OK.
3. Render AVI video
Click the green arrow button on the tool bar to start saving video to specified path in the project settings. A few minutes later, you will get the edited video.
To be concluded, this is just the beginning Wax tutorial. You will find more features while using it. Just download Wax and have a try.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Wax is a light weight but high performance and flexible video editing, composition and special effects software. And above all, it’s a free video editor for both commercial and personal use. Wax can create 2D & 3D special effects and can work in two modes - as a standalone application and as a “plug-in” to video editors/NLEs like VirtualDub, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, etc.
This is the getting-started tutorial for Wax. In this Wax tutorial, we are going to show you how to zoom, crop and pan video and image, how to make project settings and how to render AVI videos.
Note: If you think Wax is something complicated, you can turn to Wondershare Filmora , which enables you to edit videos with separate tracks and add transitions to your videos, finally, convert your video to any video format you like.Download the free trial version of Wondershare Filmora (originally Wondershare Video Editor) (Windows/Mac) below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
1. Zoom, crop and pan image for video
Download Wax and install it first. Run the software and Load Media Files by right-clicking on MediaPool panel. But this doesn’t finish. To edit video, you need to drag-n-drop desired media files to the timeline. Then switch to Video Plugins to drag-n-drop Quick 3d plugin to the just added track.
As shown above, click the triangle next to Quick 3d, you would see many options such as Posx, Posz, Cropleft, Cropbottom, etc. Please see detailed instructions to make editing in Wax:
Zoom Video: Click the Posz clock icon to set Keyframming mode to Linear, and then change the value by hanging over mouse to ZEROs and drag to left/right.
Crop Video: Click the Cropleft/Croptop/Cropright/Cropbottom clock icon to set Keyframming mode to Linear, and then change the value by hanging over mouse to ZEROs and drag to left/right.
Pan Video: Click the Posx clock icon to set Keyframming mode to Linear, and then change the value by hanging over mouse to ZEROs and drag to left/right.
Note that you could preview the video while making settings in the top preview windows.
2. Make project settings
Press F3 or click the Project Settings button in the tool bar to bring up the dialog. There, specify the file name, save path and video options, including video dimensions, frame rate, and click OK.
3. Render AVI video
Click the green arrow button on the tool bar to start saving video to specified path in the project settings. A few minutes later, you will get the edited video.
To be concluded, this is just the beginning Wax tutorial. You will find more features while using it. Just download Wax and have a try.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
Wax is a light weight but high performance and flexible video editing, composition and special effects software. And above all, it’s a free video editor for both commercial and personal use. Wax can create 2D & 3D special effects and can work in two modes - as a standalone application and as a “plug-in” to video editors/NLEs like VirtualDub, Sony Vegas, Adobe Premiere, etc.
This is the getting-started tutorial for Wax. In this Wax tutorial, we are going to show you how to zoom, crop and pan video and image, how to make project settings and how to render AVI videos.
Note: If you think Wax is something complicated, you can turn to Wondershare Filmora , which enables you to edit videos with separate tracks and add transitions to your videos, finally, convert your video to any video format you like.Download the free trial version of Wondershare Filmora (originally Wondershare Video Editor) (Windows/Mac) below.
Download Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )
1. Zoom, crop and pan image for video
Download Wax and install it first. Run the software and Load Media Files by right-clicking on MediaPool panel. But this doesn’t finish. To edit video, you need to drag-n-drop desired media files to the timeline. Then switch to Video Plugins to drag-n-drop Quick 3d plugin to the just added track.
As shown above, click the triangle next to Quick 3d, you would see many options such as Posx, Posz, Cropleft, Cropbottom, etc. Please see detailed instructions to make editing in Wax:
Zoom Video: Click the Posz clock icon to set Keyframming mode to Linear, and then change the value by hanging over mouse to ZEROs and drag to left/right.
Crop Video: Click the Cropleft/Croptop/Cropright/Cropbottom clock icon to set Keyframming mode to Linear, and then change the value by hanging over mouse to ZEROs and drag to left/right.
Pan Video: Click the Posx clock icon to set Keyframming mode to Linear, and then change the value by hanging over mouse to ZEROs and drag to left/right.
Note that you could preview the video while making settings in the top preview windows.
2. Make project settings
Press F3 or click the Project Settings button in the tool bar to bring up the dialog. There, specify the file name, save path and video options, including video dimensions, frame rate, and click OK.
3. Render AVI video
Click the green arrow button on the tool bar to start saving video to specified path in the project settings. A few minutes later, you will get the edited video.
To be concluded, this is just the beginning Wax tutorial. You will find more features while using it. Just download Wax and have a try.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Time-Lapse Video Editing Made Easy: Top Software [Free&Paid]
Best Time-Lapse Video Editing Software in 2024
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
All types of vistas change as time passes. Consequently, an outdoor scene looks differently throughout different parts of the day, which makes it impossible to capture the full extent of its beauty by snapping a single photo or recording a short video of it.
That is why you must utilize the time-lapse technique to depict the passage of time at a particular shooting location and create a sequence in your video that suggests that a certain amount of time has passed by. So in this article, we will take you through some of the best time-lapse video editing software you can find on the market in 2024.
Best Time-Lapse Video Post-Production Software in 2024
There are two different recording methods you can use to create time-lapse videos. You can either record videos or take photos at a precisely set interval, but regardless of the approach you choose, you must have the right equipment for the job.
This means that you must have a time-lapse tripod that ensures the smooth movement of your camera, an intervalometer, and a camera setup capable of taking pictures or recording videos over an extended period of time.
Most importantly, you must have access to a video editor that enables you to process the footage and control its playback rate. Let’s take a look at the best post-production software products that allow its users to create stunning time-lapses video.
1. Filmora : Best Time-lapse Software for Beginners [Windows & Mac]
Price: Freemium
Compatibility: Windows, macOS
Mac and PC users can create time-lapse videos with Filmora effortlessly, even though the actual steps you will need to take throughout the process depend on the type of footage you’re using to create a time-lapse. If you decide to make a time-lapse out of still images, you must ensure that you have enough footage since the video you’re producing must have 24 or 30 frames per second. That’s why you need 30 or 24 photos for each second of your time-lapse video, and you must arrange all of these images on the editor’s timeline before you begin adjusting their duration.
Select all timeline photos placed in the timeline panel, right-click to access the Duration setting, and then set the input duration of each picture to 0.01 seconds.
Click OK to continue, and you’ll find that the duration of all timelapse photos has changed to a brief second. Click the playback button in the Preview window, and you’ll see the time-lapse video is made already.
If you are working with video files, you should double the playback rate to create the time-lapse effect. The results you will get largely depend on the quality of the footage you’ve recorded. You must do everything in your power to capture the photos or videos properly before you start the video editing process.
You can check the details about two ways of making a time-lapse video in Filmora here.
2. iMovie : Best Free Time-lapse Software for Mac
Price: Free
Compatibility: macOS and iOS
iMovie may not be the most advanced video editing software for Mac computers, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t use iMovie to create time-lapse videos. In fact, all you have to do to make a time-lapse video with this software is to arrange the photos on the editor’s timeline and change their duration to 0.1 seconds from the Clip Information panel.
However, if you do this, your time-lapse video will play only 10 frames per second, so to speed it up , you first have to export the video you’ve created in this manner and then import it back into iMovie.
Afterward, you can select the Custom option from the Speed menu that lets you select the playback speed of a video clip. Making a time-lapse video in iMovie is a slow process that requires a lot of patience, especially if you are working with a large number of photos or video clips.
If you want to edit videos further with iMovie, here is a brief tutorial about How to Use iMovie to Edit Videos .
3. VirtualDub : Free Time-lapse Video Editor for Windows
Price: Free
Compatibility: Windows
This open-source video editor is commonly used for batch-processing of AVI video files and sets of BMP image files. Even though VirtualDub doesn’t offer a lot of video editing tools, its batch-processing capabilities make it a perfect choice for all PC users who want to create time-lapse videos.
Nonetheless, the process of making a time-lapse in VirtualDub is highly technical as you’ll need to make sure that all the images you want to use in the video are the same size. Besides, you’ll have to set up the video’s frame rate , aspect ratio , and compression manually, before you can apply it to all files you imported into the video editor. That’s why you first need to familiarize yourself with VirtualDub and then start using it to make time-lapse videos.
4. GoPro Quik : Best Video Editor for Creating Time-Lapse Photos Shot With GoPro
Price: Free
Compatibility: macOS, Windows
GoPro cameras offer a plethora of ways to capture the footage you can later turn into time-lapse videos. Besides a GoPro camera, you will also need additional equipment like rotating camera mounts, extra batteries, or several memory cards to record the time-lapse footage properly.
GoPro’s Quik video editor features all the tools you’re going to need to organize large quantities of video and photo files and create time-lapse videos. The software also enables you to add panning effects to your time-lapses that simulate the camera movement. However, GoPro Quik is a good choice only for filmmakers and video content creators who record most of their footage with different models of GoPro cameras.
5. Final Cut Pro X : Best Professional Video Editing Software for Time-lapse Video on Mac
Price: $299.99
Compatibility: macOS
Controlling the playback speed of the files you import into a project in FCPX is simple, since you just have to place the photos or videos on the timeline and select them. Afterward, you should head over to the Retime submenu that is located in the Modify drop-down menu and select one of the Custom Speed, Blade Speed or Fast options.
You will have to tweak the particular settings depending on the option you select, but your main goal should be to speed up the footage just enough to suggest the rapid passage of time. Try out different values to find the playback speed that is best suited for the time-lapse video you’re working on.
Learn more details about Making a Time Lapse Video in Final Cut Pro .
6. Adobe Premiere Pro : Best Professional Video Editing Software for Time-lapse Video on Windows
Price: $20.99 per month as a single app
Compatibility: Windows, macOS
The way you capture your photos and organize them is crucial in creating a time-lapse video in Adobe Premiere Pro. You must arrange all the photos numerically, and once you’re ready to import them into the software, you must make sure that the Image Sequence checkbox is selected. Adobe Premiere Pro will automatically generate a video from the photos so you can add a video file to the timeline instead of hundreds of still images. This professional video editing software provides with a broad range of video editing tools you can use to simulate camera movement, perform color correction or control the video’s playback speed. The process of creating a time-lapse video with Adobe Premiere Pro isn’t complicated, but you must be prepared for each step of this process if you want to go through it smoothly.
7. LRTimelapse
Price: Free trial available, subscription plans start at $99.00
Compatibility: macOS, Windows
The time-lapse photos you take with your camera must be edited before you can turn them into a video. LRTimelapse software is designed to reduce the amount of time you have to spend editing the footage. It allows you to process each image in Adobe Lightroom and then import those edits into the project you created in LRTimelapse. Furthermore, this app for PC and Mac computers lets you fade in and fade out time lapses, adjust the white balance throughout the sequence you’re creating, or get rid of the unwanted flickering effect. LRTimelapse allows you to export videos in resolutions up to 8K, making it a perfect choice for all filmmakers and photographers in need of powerful time-lapse post-production software.
Conclusion
Preparation is the most important segment of the time-lapse video production process. The photos or video clips you want to include in the video must be captured perfectly to depict the passage of time seamlessly. Moreover, the video editing software you choose must provide you with all the tools you’re going to need to create a professionally-looking time-lapse video. Each of the time-lapse post-production software products we featured in this article enables you to create a time-lapse video with ease. Which video editing software are you using to create time-lapse videos? Leave a comment and let us know.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
All types of vistas change as time passes. Consequently, an outdoor scene looks differently throughout different parts of the day, which makes it impossible to capture the full extent of its beauty by snapping a single photo or recording a short video of it.
That is why you must utilize the time-lapse technique to depict the passage of time at a particular shooting location and create a sequence in your video that suggests that a certain amount of time has passed by. So in this article, we will take you through some of the best time-lapse video editing software you can find on the market in 2024.
Best Time-Lapse Video Post-Production Software in 2024
There are two different recording methods you can use to create time-lapse videos. You can either record videos or take photos at a precisely set interval, but regardless of the approach you choose, you must have the right equipment for the job.
This means that you must have a time-lapse tripod that ensures the smooth movement of your camera, an intervalometer, and a camera setup capable of taking pictures or recording videos over an extended period of time.
Most importantly, you must have access to a video editor that enables you to process the footage and control its playback rate. Let’s take a look at the best post-production software products that allow its users to create stunning time-lapses video.
1. Filmora : Best Time-lapse Software for Beginners [Windows & Mac]
Price: Freemium
Compatibility: Windows, macOS
Mac and PC users can create time-lapse videos with Filmora effortlessly, even though the actual steps you will need to take throughout the process depend on the type of footage you’re using to create a time-lapse. If you decide to make a time-lapse out of still images, you must ensure that you have enough footage since the video you’re producing must have 24 or 30 frames per second. That’s why you need 30 or 24 photos for each second of your time-lapse video, and you must arrange all of these images on the editor’s timeline before you begin adjusting their duration.
Select all timeline photos placed in the timeline panel, right-click to access the Duration setting, and then set the input duration of each picture to 0.01 seconds.
Click OK to continue, and you’ll find that the duration of all timelapse photos has changed to a brief second. Click the playback button in the Preview window, and you’ll see the time-lapse video is made already.
If you are working with video files, you should double the playback rate to create the time-lapse effect. The results you will get largely depend on the quality of the footage you’ve recorded. You must do everything in your power to capture the photos or videos properly before you start the video editing process.
You can check the details about two ways of making a time-lapse video in Filmora here.
2. iMovie : Best Free Time-lapse Software for Mac
Price: Free
Compatibility: macOS and iOS
iMovie may not be the most advanced video editing software for Mac computers, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t use iMovie to create time-lapse videos. In fact, all you have to do to make a time-lapse video with this software is to arrange the photos on the editor’s timeline and change their duration to 0.1 seconds from the Clip Information panel.
However, if you do this, your time-lapse video will play only 10 frames per second, so to speed it up , you first have to export the video you’ve created in this manner and then import it back into iMovie.
Afterward, you can select the Custom option from the Speed menu that lets you select the playback speed of a video clip. Making a time-lapse video in iMovie is a slow process that requires a lot of patience, especially if you are working with a large number of photos or video clips.
If you want to edit videos further with iMovie, here is a brief tutorial about How to Use iMovie to Edit Videos .
3. VirtualDub : Free Time-lapse Video Editor for Windows
Price: Free
Compatibility: Windows
This open-source video editor is commonly used for batch-processing of AVI video files and sets of BMP image files. Even though VirtualDub doesn’t offer a lot of video editing tools, its batch-processing capabilities make it a perfect choice for all PC users who want to create time-lapse videos.
Nonetheless, the process of making a time-lapse in VirtualDub is highly technical as you’ll need to make sure that all the images you want to use in the video are the same size. Besides, you’ll have to set up the video’s frame rate , aspect ratio , and compression manually, before you can apply it to all files you imported into the video editor. That’s why you first need to familiarize yourself with VirtualDub and then start using it to make time-lapse videos.
4. GoPro Quik : Best Video Editor for Creating Time-Lapse Photos Shot With GoPro
Price: Free
Compatibility: macOS, Windows
GoPro cameras offer a plethora of ways to capture the footage you can later turn into time-lapse videos. Besides a GoPro camera, you will also need additional equipment like rotating camera mounts, extra batteries, or several memory cards to record the time-lapse footage properly.
GoPro’s Quik video editor features all the tools you’re going to need to organize large quantities of video and photo files and create time-lapse videos. The software also enables you to add panning effects to your time-lapses that simulate the camera movement. However, GoPro Quik is a good choice only for filmmakers and video content creators who record most of their footage with different models of GoPro cameras.
5. Final Cut Pro X : Best Professional Video Editing Software for Time-lapse Video on Mac
Price: $299.99
Compatibility: macOS
Controlling the playback speed of the files you import into a project in FCPX is simple, since you just have to place the photos or videos on the timeline and select them. Afterward, you should head over to the Retime submenu that is located in the Modify drop-down menu and select one of the Custom Speed, Blade Speed or Fast options.
You will have to tweak the particular settings depending on the option you select, but your main goal should be to speed up the footage just enough to suggest the rapid passage of time. Try out different values to find the playback speed that is best suited for the time-lapse video you’re working on.
Learn more details about Making a Time Lapse Video in Final Cut Pro .
6. Adobe Premiere Pro : Best Professional Video Editing Software for Time-lapse Video on Windows
Price: $20.99 per month as a single app
Compatibility: Windows, macOS
The way you capture your photos and organize them is crucial in creating a time-lapse video in Adobe Premiere Pro. You must arrange all the photos numerically, and once you’re ready to import them into the software, you must make sure that the Image Sequence checkbox is selected. Adobe Premiere Pro will automatically generate a video from the photos so you can add a video file to the timeline instead of hundreds of still images. This professional video editing software provides with a broad range of video editing tools you can use to simulate camera movement, perform color correction or control the video’s playback speed. The process of creating a time-lapse video with Adobe Premiere Pro isn’t complicated, but you must be prepared for each step of this process if you want to go through it smoothly.
7. LRTimelapse
Price: Free trial available, subscription plans start at $99.00
Compatibility: macOS, Windows
The time-lapse photos you take with your camera must be edited before you can turn them into a video. LRTimelapse software is designed to reduce the amount of time you have to spend editing the footage. It allows you to process each image in Adobe Lightroom and then import those edits into the project you created in LRTimelapse. Furthermore, this app for PC and Mac computers lets you fade in and fade out time lapses, adjust the white balance throughout the sequence you’re creating, or get rid of the unwanted flickering effect. LRTimelapse allows you to export videos in resolutions up to 8K, making it a perfect choice for all filmmakers and photographers in need of powerful time-lapse post-production software.
Conclusion
Preparation is the most important segment of the time-lapse video production process. The photos or video clips you want to include in the video must be captured perfectly to depict the passage of time seamlessly. Moreover, the video editing software you choose must provide you with all the tools you’re going to need to create a professionally-looking time-lapse video. Each of the time-lapse post-production software products we featured in this article enables you to create a time-lapse video with ease. Which video editing software are you using to create time-lapse videos? Leave a comment and let us know.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
All types of vistas change as time passes. Consequently, an outdoor scene looks differently throughout different parts of the day, which makes it impossible to capture the full extent of its beauty by snapping a single photo or recording a short video of it.
That is why you must utilize the time-lapse technique to depict the passage of time at a particular shooting location and create a sequence in your video that suggests that a certain amount of time has passed by. So in this article, we will take you through some of the best time-lapse video editing software you can find on the market in 2024.
Best Time-Lapse Video Post-Production Software in 2024
There are two different recording methods you can use to create time-lapse videos. You can either record videos or take photos at a precisely set interval, but regardless of the approach you choose, you must have the right equipment for the job.
This means that you must have a time-lapse tripod that ensures the smooth movement of your camera, an intervalometer, and a camera setup capable of taking pictures or recording videos over an extended period of time.
Most importantly, you must have access to a video editor that enables you to process the footage and control its playback rate. Let’s take a look at the best post-production software products that allow its users to create stunning time-lapses video.
1. Filmora : Best Time-lapse Software for Beginners [Windows & Mac]
Price: Freemium
Compatibility: Windows, macOS
Mac and PC users can create time-lapse videos with Filmora effortlessly, even though the actual steps you will need to take throughout the process depend on the type of footage you’re using to create a time-lapse. If you decide to make a time-lapse out of still images, you must ensure that you have enough footage since the video you’re producing must have 24 or 30 frames per second. That’s why you need 30 or 24 photos for each second of your time-lapse video, and you must arrange all of these images on the editor’s timeline before you begin adjusting their duration.
Select all timeline photos placed in the timeline panel, right-click to access the Duration setting, and then set the input duration of each picture to 0.01 seconds.
Click OK to continue, and you’ll find that the duration of all timelapse photos has changed to a brief second. Click the playback button in the Preview window, and you’ll see the time-lapse video is made already.
If you are working with video files, you should double the playback rate to create the time-lapse effect. The results you will get largely depend on the quality of the footage you’ve recorded. You must do everything in your power to capture the photos or videos properly before you start the video editing process.
You can check the details about two ways of making a time-lapse video in Filmora here.
2. iMovie : Best Free Time-lapse Software for Mac
Price: Free
Compatibility: macOS and iOS
iMovie may not be the most advanced video editing software for Mac computers, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t use iMovie to create time-lapse videos. In fact, all you have to do to make a time-lapse video with this software is to arrange the photos on the editor’s timeline and change their duration to 0.1 seconds from the Clip Information panel.
However, if you do this, your time-lapse video will play only 10 frames per second, so to speed it up , you first have to export the video you’ve created in this manner and then import it back into iMovie.
Afterward, you can select the Custom option from the Speed menu that lets you select the playback speed of a video clip. Making a time-lapse video in iMovie is a slow process that requires a lot of patience, especially if you are working with a large number of photos or video clips.
If you want to edit videos further with iMovie, here is a brief tutorial about How to Use iMovie to Edit Videos .
3. VirtualDub : Free Time-lapse Video Editor for Windows
Price: Free
Compatibility: Windows
This open-source video editor is commonly used for batch-processing of AVI video files and sets of BMP image files. Even though VirtualDub doesn’t offer a lot of video editing tools, its batch-processing capabilities make it a perfect choice for all PC users who want to create time-lapse videos.
Nonetheless, the process of making a time-lapse in VirtualDub is highly technical as you’ll need to make sure that all the images you want to use in the video are the same size. Besides, you’ll have to set up the video’s frame rate , aspect ratio , and compression manually, before you can apply it to all files you imported into the video editor. That’s why you first need to familiarize yourself with VirtualDub and then start using it to make time-lapse videos.
4. GoPro Quik : Best Video Editor for Creating Time-Lapse Photos Shot With GoPro
Price: Free
Compatibility: macOS, Windows
GoPro cameras offer a plethora of ways to capture the footage you can later turn into time-lapse videos. Besides a GoPro camera, you will also need additional equipment like rotating camera mounts, extra batteries, or several memory cards to record the time-lapse footage properly.
GoPro’s Quik video editor features all the tools you’re going to need to organize large quantities of video and photo files and create time-lapse videos. The software also enables you to add panning effects to your time-lapses that simulate the camera movement. However, GoPro Quik is a good choice only for filmmakers and video content creators who record most of their footage with different models of GoPro cameras.
5. Final Cut Pro X : Best Professional Video Editing Software for Time-lapse Video on Mac
Price: $299.99
Compatibility: macOS
Controlling the playback speed of the files you import into a project in FCPX is simple, since you just have to place the photos or videos on the timeline and select them. Afterward, you should head over to the Retime submenu that is located in the Modify drop-down menu and select one of the Custom Speed, Blade Speed or Fast options.
You will have to tweak the particular settings depending on the option you select, but your main goal should be to speed up the footage just enough to suggest the rapid passage of time. Try out different values to find the playback speed that is best suited for the time-lapse video you’re working on.
Learn more details about Making a Time Lapse Video in Final Cut Pro .
6. Adobe Premiere Pro : Best Professional Video Editing Software for Time-lapse Video on Windows
Price: $20.99 per month as a single app
Compatibility: Windows, macOS
The way you capture your photos and organize them is crucial in creating a time-lapse video in Adobe Premiere Pro. You must arrange all the photos numerically, and once you’re ready to import them into the software, you must make sure that the Image Sequence checkbox is selected. Adobe Premiere Pro will automatically generate a video from the photos so you can add a video file to the timeline instead of hundreds of still images. This professional video editing software provides with a broad range of video editing tools you can use to simulate camera movement, perform color correction or control the video’s playback speed. The process of creating a time-lapse video with Adobe Premiere Pro isn’t complicated, but you must be prepared for each step of this process if you want to go through it smoothly.
7. LRTimelapse
Price: Free trial available, subscription plans start at $99.00
Compatibility: macOS, Windows
The time-lapse photos you take with your camera must be edited before you can turn them into a video. LRTimelapse software is designed to reduce the amount of time you have to spend editing the footage. It allows you to process each image in Adobe Lightroom and then import those edits into the project you created in LRTimelapse. Furthermore, this app for PC and Mac computers lets you fade in and fade out time lapses, adjust the white balance throughout the sequence you’re creating, or get rid of the unwanted flickering effect. LRTimelapse allows you to export videos in resolutions up to 8K, making it a perfect choice for all filmmakers and photographers in need of powerful time-lapse post-production software.
Conclusion
Preparation is the most important segment of the time-lapse video production process. The photos or video clips you want to include in the video must be captured perfectly to depict the passage of time seamlessly. Moreover, the video editing software you choose must provide you with all the tools you’re going to need to create a professionally-looking time-lapse video. Each of the time-lapse post-production software products we featured in this article enables you to create a time-lapse video with ease. Which video editing software are you using to create time-lapse videos? Leave a comment and let us know.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
All types of vistas change as time passes. Consequently, an outdoor scene looks differently throughout different parts of the day, which makes it impossible to capture the full extent of its beauty by snapping a single photo or recording a short video of it.
That is why you must utilize the time-lapse technique to depict the passage of time at a particular shooting location and create a sequence in your video that suggests that a certain amount of time has passed by. So in this article, we will take you through some of the best time-lapse video editing software you can find on the market in 2024.
Best Time-Lapse Video Post-Production Software in 2024
There are two different recording methods you can use to create time-lapse videos. You can either record videos or take photos at a precisely set interval, but regardless of the approach you choose, you must have the right equipment for the job.
This means that you must have a time-lapse tripod that ensures the smooth movement of your camera, an intervalometer, and a camera setup capable of taking pictures or recording videos over an extended period of time.
Most importantly, you must have access to a video editor that enables you to process the footage and control its playback rate. Let’s take a look at the best post-production software products that allow its users to create stunning time-lapses video.
1. Filmora : Best Time-lapse Software for Beginners [Windows & Mac]
Price: Freemium
Compatibility: Windows, macOS
Mac and PC users can create time-lapse videos with Filmora effortlessly, even though the actual steps you will need to take throughout the process depend on the type of footage you’re using to create a time-lapse. If you decide to make a time-lapse out of still images, you must ensure that you have enough footage since the video you’re producing must have 24 or 30 frames per second. That’s why you need 30 or 24 photos for each second of your time-lapse video, and you must arrange all of these images on the editor’s timeline before you begin adjusting their duration.
Select all timeline photos placed in the timeline panel, right-click to access the Duration setting, and then set the input duration of each picture to 0.01 seconds.
Click OK to continue, and you’ll find that the duration of all timelapse photos has changed to a brief second. Click the playback button in the Preview window, and you’ll see the time-lapse video is made already.
If you are working with video files, you should double the playback rate to create the time-lapse effect. The results you will get largely depend on the quality of the footage you’ve recorded. You must do everything in your power to capture the photos or videos properly before you start the video editing process.
You can check the details about two ways of making a time-lapse video in Filmora here.
2. iMovie : Best Free Time-lapse Software for Mac
Price: Free
Compatibility: macOS and iOS
iMovie may not be the most advanced video editing software for Mac computers, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t use iMovie to create time-lapse videos. In fact, all you have to do to make a time-lapse video with this software is to arrange the photos on the editor’s timeline and change their duration to 0.1 seconds from the Clip Information panel.
However, if you do this, your time-lapse video will play only 10 frames per second, so to speed it up , you first have to export the video you’ve created in this manner and then import it back into iMovie.
Afterward, you can select the Custom option from the Speed menu that lets you select the playback speed of a video clip. Making a time-lapse video in iMovie is a slow process that requires a lot of patience, especially if you are working with a large number of photos or video clips.
If you want to edit videos further with iMovie, here is a brief tutorial about How to Use iMovie to Edit Videos .
3. VirtualDub : Free Time-lapse Video Editor for Windows
Price: Free
Compatibility: Windows
This open-source video editor is commonly used for batch-processing of AVI video files and sets of BMP image files. Even though VirtualDub doesn’t offer a lot of video editing tools, its batch-processing capabilities make it a perfect choice for all PC users who want to create time-lapse videos.
Nonetheless, the process of making a time-lapse in VirtualDub is highly technical as you’ll need to make sure that all the images you want to use in the video are the same size. Besides, you’ll have to set up the video’s frame rate , aspect ratio , and compression manually, before you can apply it to all files you imported into the video editor. That’s why you first need to familiarize yourself with VirtualDub and then start using it to make time-lapse videos.
4. GoPro Quik : Best Video Editor for Creating Time-Lapse Photos Shot With GoPro
Price: Free
Compatibility: macOS, Windows
GoPro cameras offer a plethora of ways to capture the footage you can later turn into time-lapse videos. Besides a GoPro camera, you will also need additional equipment like rotating camera mounts, extra batteries, or several memory cards to record the time-lapse footage properly.
GoPro’s Quik video editor features all the tools you’re going to need to organize large quantities of video and photo files and create time-lapse videos. The software also enables you to add panning effects to your time-lapses that simulate the camera movement. However, GoPro Quik is a good choice only for filmmakers and video content creators who record most of their footage with different models of GoPro cameras.
5. Final Cut Pro X : Best Professional Video Editing Software for Time-lapse Video on Mac
Price: $299.99
Compatibility: macOS
Controlling the playback speed of the files you import into a project in FCPX is simple, since you just have to place the photos or videos on the timeline and select them. Afterward, you should head over to the Retime submenu that is located in the Modify drop-down menu and select one of the Custom Speed, Blade Speed or Fast options.
You will have to tweak the particular settings depending on the option you select, but your main goal should be to speed up the footage just enough to suggest the rapid passage of time. Try out different values to find the playback speed that is best suited for the time-lapse video you’re working on.
Learn more details about Making a Time Lapse Video in Final Cut Pro .
6. Adobe Premiere Pro : Best Professional Video Editing Software for Time-lapse Video on Windows
Price: $20.99 per month as a single app
Compatibility: Windows, macOS
The way you capture your photos and organize them is crucial in creating a time-lapse video in Adobe Premiere Pro. You must arrange all the photos numerically, and once you’re ready to import them into the software, you must make sure that the Image Sequence checkbox is selected. Adobe Premiere Pro will automatically generate a video from the photos so you can add a video file to the timeline instead of hundreds of still images. This professional video editing software provides with a broad range of video editing tools you can use to simulate camera movement, perform color correction or control the video’s playback speed. The process of creating a time-lapse video with Adobe Premiere Pro isn’t complicated, but you must be prepared for each step of this process if you want to go through it smoothly.
7. LRTimelapse
Price: Free trial available, subscription plans start at $99.00
Compatibility: macOS, Windows
The time-lapse photos you take with your camera must be edited before you can turn them into a video. LRTimelapse software is designed to reduce the amount of time you have to spend editing the footage. It allows you to process each image in Adobe Lightroom and then import those edits into the project you created in LRTimelapse. Furthermore, this app for PC and Mac computers lets you fade in and fade out time lapses, adjust the white balance throughout the sequence you’re creating, or get rid of the unwanted flickering effect. LRTimelapse allows you to export videos in resolutions up to 8K, making it a perfect choice for all filmmakers and photographers in need of powerful time-lapse post-production software.
Conclusion
Preparation is the most important segment of the time-lapse video production process. The photos or video clips you want to include in the video must be captured perfectly to depict the passage of time seamlessly. Moreover, the video editing software you choose must provide you with all the tools you’re going to need to create a professionally-looking time-lapse video. Each of the time-lapse post-production software products we featured in this article enables you to create a time-lapse video with ease. Which video editing software are you using to create time-lapse videos? Leave a comment and let us know.
Ollie Mattison
Ollie Mattison is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Ollie Mattison
Find the Perfect Aiff Converter: Expert Recommendations
Your Most Essential Guide Towards Picking Best Aiff Converter
An easy yet powerful editor
Numerous effects to choose from
Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel
“I need to convert some general audio files to AIFF, do you have any recommendations?”
We do, in fact, have some recommendations for you! The AIFF file format, while generally obscure, is accepted by most general audio converters! So, we didn’t have any problem finding some that you can use to AIFF converter!
In this article
01 [What’s So Good About AIFF?](#Part 1)
02 [How to Convert M4A to AIFF Free and Easily](#Part 2)
03 [What Makes AIFF Converter the Best Free Online Tool for Mac Users?](#Part 3)
Part 1 What’s So Good About AIFF?
But okay, what’s the deal with AIFF? Is it really all that good? And, if it is, why? For the first part of this article, we’ve prepared a short overview on the AIFF file format You can skip ahead though if you’d prefer to see the tutorial on AIFF Converters or our list of recommendations.
01What’s AIFF?
AIFF, also called the Audio Interchange File Format, is an audio file format that was popularized in 1988. It was based on the Electronic Arts Interchange File Format and is probably most familiar for Mac users. It’s accepted by most media players, including Apple Music and the Apple QuickTime Player.
02Why Is It So Popular?
Why? Well, it all has to do with the loss of quality. AIFF files are notable because they are uncompressed — leading to an inarguably better sound. That makes it popular with content creators, who want to provide the best possible listening experience to their audience. The caveat to this, of course, is that its uncompressed state means that it takes up a lot more space on one’s disk drive. But, many people would be willing to give that up in exchange for the enhanced sound.
Part 2 How to Convert M4A to AIFF Free and Easily
For this next section, we’ll be teaching you how to convert M4A to AIFF with an online AIFF converter. The benefit of using an online converter like the one we’ll be showing you how to use is that it is usually FREE and very efficient. This makes it a perfect solution for those who are just looking to convert to or from AIFF occasionally and thus has no need for a more permanent solution.
01Step 1: Launch Online AIFF Converter & Upload Files
The first thing that you have to do is open up the online AIFF Converter that you want to use. For our example, we’ve chosen FreeConvert, but there are plenty of other ones out there for you to choose from
Once you’re on-site, make use of the upload options to prepare your file to be converted. In this case, we uploaded an MP3 file, but it will work for M4A to AIFF just as well (along with other file formats.)
02Step 2: Convert to ‘AIFF’
Once the file that you want to convert has finished uploading, confirm that the output file format has been set to “AIFF”.
03Step 3: Play with Advanced Settings
This is optional, but if you want, you can adjust certain audio parameters by taking advantage of the ‘Advanced Settings’ option
04Step 4: Convert M4A to AIFF
Now it’s time to finally convert In this case, that is as easy as selecting the ‘Convert to AIFF’ button.
05Step 5: Download AIFF
When the conversion has been completed, click the ‘Download AIFF’ to finish up and save the converted AIFF file to your computer.
Part 3 What Makes AIFF Converter the Best Free Online Tool for Mac Users?
For this next part, we’ll be demonstrating an AIFF Converter that can be downloaded and used by Mac users. And then we’ll be following it up with a long list of all the best AIFF Converters available online and for both Windows and Mac users
01How to Use Free Audio AIFF Converter on Win/Mac?
As promised, this first part is a demonstration on how you can convert M4A to AIFF with a converter that will work for both Windows and Mac. This free audio converter is called ‘MediaHuman Audio Converter.’ It’s a really simple converter and is a great option for those who see themselves requiring an audio converter often but still don’t feel it necessary to cough up extra money for premium software when they can get a free one
**Step 1: Add File(s) for Conversion
First things first, upload the file that you want to convert With MediaHuman, you can do this in one of three ways:
● Drop media onto the specified area
● Click the “+” file option in order to manually add file
● Click the “+ folder” option in order to manually add files
**Step 2: Select Format
Once your file has been uploaded, select the “Format” button in the middle of the toolbar This will cause a pop-up to appear where you can choose your desired output format Of course, in our case, we chose “AIFF”
**Step 3: Start Conversion
Next, click ‘Start Conversion’ This will initiate the conversion. After which, you’ll be able to save your converted AIFF file and store it for use.
0210 Best AIFF Converter for Lossless Conversion
Now for our list of the best AIFF Converters available right now We’ve made sure to pick a good variety of them that you can choose from. Some of which are online tools, like we introduced in Part 1, while the others will be downloaded software that you can have at the ready at all times, like what we introduced in Part 2, Section 1
Keywords: aiff converter, m4a to aiff, convert m4a to aiff
**1. Zamzar
For the first AIFF Converter on this list, we have ZAMZAR ZAMZAR is an online file conversion tool that is capable of converting in a variety of file formats. Of course, the one that we’ll be looking at today is Zamzar’s AIFF Converter — which is almost 100% FREE to use (there’s a max upload file size that can only be unlocked if you pay the premium fee).
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● FREEmium Online AIFF Converter● Wide variety of input and output file formats to choose from● No loss of quality and efficient conversion speed | ● Not 100% FREE, must pay to unlock certain functions● There is a max upload size for the FREE version (50MB)● Internet is required in order for use |
**2. ConvertOnMac
Our next recommended tool is Convert on Mac This is another online tool that can be used to convert a variety of files (i.e., audio, video, image, document, etc). The one that we’ll be focusing on though is Convert on Mac’s AIFF Converter
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports a variety of file input and output formats● Special AIFF Converter available for easy conversion● File upload can be done both manually or through a URL | ● Available online only● Most compatible for Mac users (as is evident from the name)● Not the best for bulk conversions |
**3. Online Converter
The next one up is Online Converter This one is more like ZAMZAR than Convert on Mac. If only because it also comes with a max file size that is locked. It’s more limited though — in that it doesn’t support as many input and output formats. And, as you can no doubt guess from the interface, quite old-school as well.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Specialized AIFF Converter● Functions as a converter for other file types as well● Large max file size | ● Available online only● Max upload file size is 200MB● Slower, less efficient conversion speed |
**4. Wondershare Filmora Video Editor
For this next AIFF Converter, we make a complete departure from your general converters by introducing a completely different beast altogether Specifically, in the form of a Video Editor called Filmora. Filmora is an incredibly advanced video editing tool. And, because of this, it’s capable of most things related to video and audio editing. Including, in this case, AIFF conversion
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Advanced video and audio functions for adjusting audio output parameters● Supports dozens of audio and video file formats● Produces high-quality end product | ● FREEmium product, certain functions are locked in the FREE version● Download and installation is required● Not the most beginner-friendly |
**5. EaseUS Video Converter
With ‘EaseUS Video Converter’ we continue on our trend of AIFF conversion software This one, despite its name suggesting otherwise, functions as a solid Audio Converter So far, it’s closest to Filmora Pro when compared to all the others on this list. It’s a one-trick kind of pony though. Seeing as, unlike with Filmora, you can really only use this to convert files.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● High-quality video and audio conversion● Supports dozens of input and output formats● FREE trial available | ● Limited FREE Trial● Supports Windows OS only● Download and installation is required for use |
**6. Wondershare UniConverter
This next software, the ‘Wondershare UniConverter’ is a bit of a mix between Filmora and EaseUS Video Converter. As is evident from the UI (shown-off in the screenshot provided), it has the makings of a straightforward converter but with extra tools (i.e., video editor, video compressor, merger, screen recorder, etc.) that you can take advantage of while working on your conversions.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Extra features for editing input and output files● Supports up to 1000 formats● High-speed Conversion rates | ● FREEmium program● Certain functions are locked in the FREE version of the program● Download and installation is required for use |
**7. VSDC Free Audio Converter
Next up, we have VSDC VSDC is a FREE Audio Converter. It’s pretty old-school (as is perhaps evident from the UI example) but it supports a variety of audio formats, including AIFF, which earned it a spot on this list of ours
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports all the key formats for both input and output● Built-in editor for trimming audio● High-conversion quality | ● Open-source, and thus not update as often● The conversion speed is slow● Old-school interface |
**8. Switch Audio File Converter
Switch Audio File Converter is a Mac AIFF Converter. You can find it on the Mac APP Store, or purchase it directly on the NCH Software website. For the FREE app version, you have access to certain functions, with the rest being locked under in-app purchases.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports over 40+ audio file formats● Batch conversion functionalities available● Convert from video to audio easily | ● Convert from video to audio easily● Faulty AIFF to OGG conversion● Comes with lots of bugs |
**9. iTunes - Apple
This is a hidden feature that not many people know about, but iTunes actually works as a pretty serviceable AIFF Converter. It’s not the most efficient, but with iTunes’ AIFF Encoder, conversion to AIFF is possible (converting from AIFF to MP3, and WAV is also possible because iTunes provides Encoders for those as well).
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● FREE software, pre-installed on Mac computers● Quality settings to ensure good sound quality● AIFF-specific converter | ● No bulk-conversions available● Inefficient AIFF conversion● It will need to be downloaded and installed manually for Windows |
**10. Convertio
Last, but not least, is Convertio We circle back with this fourth and last online converter It’s actually quite advanced. Although, just like many of the other FREEmium online converters we’ve listed, it’s not 100% FREE and comes with a lot of limitations.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports all the general audio files● Various ways to upload● High-quality conversions | ● FREEmium online converter● 100MB upload limit for the FREE version● Slow conversion |
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● The AIFF file format is notable because it results in higher-quality sound. This is because AIFF, unlike the more general, MP3 file format, is not a compressed format.
● There are various ways that you can convert from and to the AIFF file format. The first method that we introduced was an online tool that would be available for use no matter what computer or device you’re using The second was chosen specifically because it was FREE and available for both Windows and Mac
● If you’re interested in looking through other options, the ten other converters we introduced should provide a healthy lot for you to choose from — with various levels of usefulness depending on what you need an AIFF Converter.
“I need to convert some general audio files to AIFF, do you have any recommendations?”
We do, in fact, have some recommendations for you! The AIFF file format, while generally obscure, is accepted by most general audio converters! So, we didn’t have any problem finding some that you can use to AIFF converter!
In this article
01 [What’s So Good About AIFF?](#Part 1)
02 [How to Convert M4A to AIFF Free and Easily](#Part 2)
03 [What Makes AIFF Converter the Best Free Online Tool for Mac Users?](#Part 3)
Part 1 What’s So Good About AIFF?
But okay, what’s the deal with AIFF? Is it really all that good? And, if it is, why? For the first part of this article, we’ve prepared a short overview on the AIFF file format You can skip ahead though if you’d prefer to see the tutorial on AIFF Converters or our list of recommendations.
01What’s AIFF?
AIFF, also called the Audio Interchange File Format, is an audio file format that was popularized in 1988. It was based on the Electronic Arts Interchange File Format and is probably most familiar for Mac users. It’s accepted by most media players, including Apple Music and the Apple QuickTime Player.
02Why Is It So Popular?
Why? Well, it all has to do with the loss of quality. AIFF files are notable because they are uncompressed — leading to an inarguably better sound. That makes it popular with content creators, who want to provide the best possible listening experience to their audience. The caveat to this, of course, is that its uncompressed state means that it takes up a lot more space on one’s disk drive. But, many people would be willing to give that up in exchange for the enhanced sound.
Part 2 How to Convert M4A to AIFF Free and Easily
For this next section, we’ll be teaching you how to convert M4A to AIFF with an online AIFF converter. The benefit of using an online converter like the one we’ll be showing you how to use is that it is usually FREE and very efficient. This makes it a perfect solution for those who are just looking to convert to or from AIFF occasionally and thus has no need for a more permanent solution.
01Step 1: Launch Online AIFF Converter & Upload Files
The first thing that you have to do is open up the online AIFF Converter that you want to use. For our example, we’ve chosen FreeConvert, but there are plenty of other ones out there for you to choose from
Once you’re on-site, make use of the upload options to prepare your file to be converted. In this case, we uploaded an MP3 file, but it will work for M4A to AIFF just as well (along with other file formats.)
02Step 2: Convert to ‘AIFF’
Once the file that you want to convert has finished uploading, confirm that the output file format has been set to “AIFF”.
03Step 3: Play with Advanced Settings
This is optional, but if you want, you can adjust certain audio parameters by taking advantage of the ‘Advanced Settings’ option
04Step 4: Convert M4A to AIFF
Now it’s time to finally convert In this case, that is as easy as selecting the ‘Convert to AIFF’ button.
05Step 5: Download AIFF
When the conversion has been completed, click the ‘Download AIFF’ to finish up and save the converted AIFF file to your computer.
Part 3 What Makes AIFF Converter the Best Free Online Tool for Mac Users?
For this next part, we’ll be demonstrating an AIFF Converter that can be downloaded and used by Mac users. And then we’ll be following it up with a long list of all the best AIFF Converters available online and for both Windows and Mac users
01How to Use Free Audio AIFF Converter on Win/Mac?
As promised, this first part is a demonstration on how you can convert M4A to AIFF with a converter that will work for both Windows and Mac. This free audio converter is called ‘MediaHuman Audio Converter.’ It’s a really simple converter and is a great option for those who see themselves requiring an audio converter often but still don’t feel it necessary to cough up extra money for premium software when they can get a free one
**Step 1: Add File(s) for Conversion
First things first, upload the file that you want to convert With MediaHuman, you can do this in one of three ways:
● Drop media onto the specified area
● Click the “+” file option in order to manually add file
● Click the “+ folder” option in order to manually add files
**Step 2: Select Format
Once your file has been uploaded, select the “Format” button in the middle of the toolbar This will cause a pop-up to appear where you can choose your desired output format Of course, in our case, we chose “AIFF”
**Step 3: Start Conversion
Next, click ‘Start Conversion’ This will initiate the conversion. After which, you’ll be able to save your converted AIFF file and store it for use.
0210 Best AIFF Converter for Lossless Conversion
Now for our list of the best AIFF Converters available right now We’ve made sure to pick a good variety of them that you can choose from. Some of which are online tools, like we introduced in Part 1, while the others will be downloaded software that you can have at the ready at all times, like what we introduced in Part 2, Section 1
Keywords: aiff converter, m4a to aiff, convert m4a to aiff
**1. Zamzar
For the first AIFF Converter on this list, we have ZAMZAR ZAMZAR is an online file conversion tool that is capable of converting in a variety of file formats. Of course, the one that we’ll be looking at today is Zamzar’s AIFF Converter — which is almost 100% FREE to use (there’s a max upload file size that can only be unlocked if you pay the premium fee).
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● FREEmium Online AIFF Converter● Wide variety of input and output file formats to choose from● No loss of quality and efficient conversion speed | ● Not 100% FREE, must pay to unlock certain functions● There is a max upload size for the FREE version (50MB)● Internet is required in order for use |
**2. ConvertOnMac
Our next recommended tool is Convert on Mac This is another online tool that can be used to convert a variety of files (i.e., audio, video, image, document, etc). The one that we’ll be focusing on though is Convert on Mac’s AIFF Converter
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports a variety of file input and output formats● Special AIFF Converter available for easy conversion● File upload can be done both manually or through a URL | ● Available online only● Most compatible for Mac users (as is evident from the name)● Not the best for bulk conversions |
**3. Online Converter
The next one up is Online Converter This one is more like ZAMZAR than Convert on Mac. If only because it also comes with a max file size that is locked. It’s more limited though — in that it doesn’t support as many input and output formats. And, as you can no doubt guess from the interface, quite old-school as well.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Specialized AIFF Converter● Functions as a converter for other file types as well● Large max file size | ● Available online only● Max upload file size is 200MB● Slower, less efficient conversion speed |
**4. Wondershare Filmora Video Editor
For this next AIFF Converter, we make a complete departure from your general converters by introducing a completely different beast altogether Specifically, in the form of a Video Editor called Filmora. Filmora is an incredibly advanced video editing tool. And, because of this, it’s capable of most things related to video and audio editing. Including, in this case, AIFF conversion
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Advanced video and audio functions for adjusting audio output parameters● Supports dozens of audio and video file formats● Produces high-quality end product | ● FREEmium product, certain functions are locked in the FREE version● Download and installation is required● Not the most beginner-friendly |
**5. EaseUS Video Converter
With ‘EaseUS Video Converter’ we continue on our trend of AIFF conversion software This one, despite its name suggesting otherwise, functions as a solid Audio Converter So far, it’s closest to Filmora Pro when compared to all the others on this list. It’s a one-trick kind of pony though. Seeing as, unlike with Filmora, you can really only use this to convert files.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● High-quality video and audio conversion● Supports dozens of input and output formats● FREE trial available | ● Limited FREE Trial● Supports Windows OS only● Download and installation is required for use |
**6. Wondershare UniConverter
This next software, the ‘Wondershare UniConverter’ is a bit of a mix between Filmora and EaseUS Video Converter. As is evident from the UI (shown-off in the screenshot provided), it has the makings of a straightforward converter but with extra tools (i.e., video editor, video compressor, merger, screen recorder, etc.) that you can take advantage of while working on your conversions.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Extra features for editing input and output files● Supports up to 1000 formats● High-speed Conversion rates | ● FREEmium program● Certain functions are locked in the FREE version of the program● Download and installation is required for use |
**7. VSDC Free Audio Converter
Next up, we have VSDC VSDC is a FREE Audio Converter. It’s pretty old-school (as is perhaps evident from the UI example) but it supports a variety of audio formats, including AIFF, which earned it a spot on this list of ours
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports all the key formats for both input and output● Built-in editor for trimming audio● High-conversion quality | ● Open-source, and thus not update as often● The conversion speed is slow● Old-school interface |
**8. Switch Audio File Converter
Switch Audio File Converter is a Mac AIFF Converter. You can find it on the Mac APP Store, or purchase it directly on the NCH Software website. For the FREE app version, you have access to certain functions, with the rest being locked under in-app purchases.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports over 40+ audio file formats● Batch conversion functionalities available● Convert from video to audio easily | ● Convert from video to audio easily● Faulty AIFF to OGG conversion● Comes with lots of bugs |
**9. iTunes - Apple
This is a hidden feature that not many people know about, but iTunes actually works as a pretty serviceable AIFF Converter. It’s not the most efficient, but with iTunes’ AIFF Encoder, conversion to AIFF is possible (converting from AIFF to MP3, and WAV is also possible because iTunes provides Encoders for those as well).
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● FREE software, pre-installed on Mac computers● Quality settings to ensure good sound quality● AIFF-specific converter | ● No bulk-conversions available● Inefficient AIFF conversion● It will need to be downloaded and installed manually for Windows |
**10. Convertio
Last, but not least, is Convertio We circle back with this fourth and last online converter It’s actually quite advanced. Although, just like many of the other FREEmium online converters we’ve listed, it’s not 100% FREE and comes with a lot of limitations.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports all the general audio files● Various ways to upload● High-quality conversions | ● FREEmium online converter● 100MB upload limit for the FREE version● Slow conversion |
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● The AIFF file format is notable because it results in higher-quality sound. This is because AIFF, unlike the more general, MP3 file format, is not a compressed format.
● There are various ways that you can convert from and to the AIFF file format. The first method that we introduced was an online tool that would be available for use no matter what computer or device you’re using The second was chosen specifically because it was FREE and available for both Windows and Mac
● If you’re interested in looking through other options, the ten other converters we introduced should provide a healthy lot for you to choose from — with various levels of usefulness depending on what you need an AIFF Converter.
“I need to convert some general audio files to AIFF, do you have any recommendations?”
We do, in fact, have some recommendations for you! The AIFF file format, while generally obscure, is accepted by most general audio converters! So, we didn’t have any problem finding some that you can use to AIFF converter!
In this article
01 [What’s So Good About AIFF?](#Part 1)
02 [How to Convert M4A to AIFF Free and Easily](#Part 2)
03 [What Makes AIFF Converter the Best Free Online Tool for Mac Users?](#Part 3)
Part 1 What’s So Good About AIFF?
But okay, what’s the deal with AIFF? Is it really all that good? And, if it is, why? For the first part of this article, we’ve prepared a short overview on the AIFF file format You can skip ahead though if you’d prefer to see the tutorial on AIFF Converters or our list of recommendations.
01What’s AIFF?
AIFF, also called the Audio Interchange File Format, is an audio file format that was popularized in 1988. It was based on the Electronic Arts Interchange File Format and is probably most familiar for Mac users. It’s accepted by most media players, including Apple Music and the Apple QuickTime Player.
02Why Is It So Popular?
Why? Well, it all has to do with the loss of quality. AIFF files are notable because they are uncompressed — leading to an inarguably better sound. That makes it popular with content creators, who want to provide the best possible listening experience to their audience. The caveat to this, of course, is that its uncompressed state means that it takes up a lot more space on one’s disk drive. But, many people would be willing to give that up in exchange for the enhanced sound.
Part 2 How to Convert M4A to AIFF Free and Easily
For this next section, we’ll be teaching you how to convert M4A to AIFF with an online AIFF converter. The benefit of using an online converter like the one we’ll be showing you how to use is that it is usually FREE and very efficient. This makes it a perfect solution for those who are just looking to convert to or from AIFF occasionally and thus has no need for a more permanent solution.
01Step 1: Launch Online AIFF Converter & Upload Files
The first thing that you have to do is open up the online AIFF Converter that you want to use. For our example, we’ve chosen FreeConvert, but there are plenty of other ones out there for you to choose from
Once you’re on-site, make use of the upload options to prepare your file to be converted. In this case, we uploaded an MP3 file, but it will work for M4A to AIFF just as well (along with other file formats.)
02Step 2: Convert to ‘AIFF’
Once the file that you want to convert has finished uploading, confirm that the output file format has been set to “AIFF”.
03Step 3: Play with Advanced Settings
This is optional, but if you want, you can adjust certain audio parameters by taking advantage of the ‘Advanced Settings’ option
04Step 4: Convert M4A to AIFF
Now it’s time to finally convert In this case, that is as easy as selecting the ‘Convert to AIFF’ button.
05Step 5: Download AIFF
When the conversion has been completed, click the ‘Download AIFF’ to finish up and save the converted AIFF file to your computer.
Part 3 What Makes AIFF Converter the Best Free Online Tool for Mac Users?
For this next part, we’ll be demonstrating an AIFF Converter that can be downloaded and used by Mac users. And then we’ll be following it up with a long list of all the best AIFF Converters available online and for both Windows and Mac users
01How to Use Free Audio AIFF Converter on Win/Mac?
As promised, this first part is a demonstration on how you can convert M4A to AIFF with a converter that will work for both Windows and Mac. This free audio converter is called ‘MediaHuman Audio Converter.’ It’s a really simple converter and is a great option for those who see themselves requiring an audio converter often but still don’t feel it necessary to cough up extra money for premium software when they can get a free one
**Step 1: Add File(s) for Conversion
First things first, upload the file that you want to convert With MediaHuman, you can do this in one of three ways:
● Drop media onto the specified area
● Click the “+” file option in order to manually add file
● Click the “+ folder” option in order to manually add files
**Step 2: Select Format
Once your file has been uploaded, select the “Format” button in the middle of the toolbar This will cause a pop-up to appear where you can choose your desired output format Of course, in our case, we chose “AIFF”
**Step 3: Start Conversion
Next, click ‘Start Conversion’ This will initiate the conversion. After which, you’ll be able to save your converted AIFF file and store it for use.
0210 Best AIFF Converter for Lossless Conversion
Now for our list of the best AIFF Converters available right now We’ve made sure to pick a good variety of them that you can choose from. Some of which are online tools, like we introduced in Part 1, while the others will be downloaded software that you can have at the ready at all times, like what we introduced in Part 2, Section 1
Keywords: aiff converter, m4a to aiff, convert m4a to aiff
**1. Zamzar
For the first AIFF Converter on this list, we have ZAMZAR ZAMZAR is an online file conversion tool that is capable of converting in a variety of file formats. Of course, the one that we’ll be looking at today is Zamzar’s AIFF Converter — which is almost 100% FREE to use (there’s a max upload file size that can only be unlocked if you pay the premium fee).
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● FREEmium Online AIFF Converter● Wide variety of input and output file formats to choose from● No loss of quality and efficient conversion speed | ● Not 100% FREE, must pay to unlock certain functions● There is a max upload size for the FREE version (50MB)● Internet is required in order for use |
**2. ConvertOnMac
Our next recommended tool is Convert on Mac This is another online tool that can be used to convert a variety of files (i.e., audio, video, image, document, etc). The one that we’ll be focusing on though is Convert on Mac’s AIFF Converter
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports a variety of file input and output formats● Special AIFF Converter available for easy conversion● File upload can be done both manually or through a URL | ● Available online only● Most compatible for Mac users (as is evident from the name)● Not the best for bulk conversions |
**3. Online Converter
The next one up is Online Converter This one is more like ZAMZAR than Convert on Mac. If only because it also comes with a max file size that is locked. It’s more limited though — in that it doesn’t support as many input and output formats. And, as you can no doubt guess from the interface, quite old-school as well.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Specialized AIFF Converter● Functions as a converter for other file types as well● Large max file size | ● Available online only● Max upload file size is 200MB● Slower, less efficient conversion speed |
**4. Wondershare Filmora Video Editor
For this next AIFF Converter, we make a complete departure from your general converters by introducing a completely different beast altogether Specifically, in the form of a Video Editor called Filmora. Filmora is an incredibly advanced video editing tool. And, because of this, it’s capable of most things related to video and audio editing. Including, in this case, AIFF conversion
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Advanced video and audio functions for adjusting audio output parameters● Supports dozens of audio and video file formats● Produces high-quality end product | ● FREEmium product, certain functions are locked in the FREE version● Download and installation is required● Not the most beginner-friendly |
**5. EaseUS Video Converter
With ‘EaseUS Video Converter’ we continue on our trend of AIFF conversion software This one, despite its name suggesting otherwise, functions as a solid Audio Converter So far, it’s closest to Filmora Pro when compared to all the others on this list. It’s a one-trick kind of pony though. Seeing as, unlike with Filmora, you can really only use this to convert files.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● High-quality video and audio conversion● Supports dozens of input and output formats● FREE trial available | ● Limited FREE Trial● Supports Windows OS only● Download and installation is required for use |
**6. Wondershare UniConverter
This next software, the ‘Wondershare UniConverter’ is a bit of a mix between Filmora and EaseUS Video Converter. As is evident from the UI (shown-off in the screenshot provided), it has the makings of a straightforward converter but with extra tools (i.e., video editor, video compressor, merger, screen recorder, etc.) that you can take advantage of while working on your conversions.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Extra features for editing input and output files● Supports up to 1000 formats● High-speed Conversion rates | ● FREEmium program● Certain functions are locked in the FREE version of the program● Download and installation is required for use |
**7. VSDC Free Audio Converter
Next up, we have VSDC VSDC is a FREE Audio Converter. It’s pretty old-school (as is perhaps evident from the UI example) but it supports a variety of audio formats, including AIFF, which earned it a spot on this list of ours
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports all the key formats for both input and output● Built-in editor for trimming audio● High-conversion quality | ● Open-source, and thus not update as often● The conversion speed is slow● Old-school interface |
**8. Switch Audio File Converter
Switch Audio File Converter is a Mac AIFF Converter. You can find it on the Mac APP Store, or purchase it directly on the NCH Software website. For the FREE app version, you have access to certain functions, with the rest being locked under in-app purchases.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports over 40+ audio file formats● Batch conversion functionalities available● Convert from video to audio easily | ● Convert from video to audio easily● Faulty AIFF to OGG conversion● Comes with lots of bugs |
**9. iTunes - Apple
This is a hidden feature that not many people know about, but iTunes actually works as a pretty serviceable AIFF Converter. It’s not the most efficient, but with iTunes’ AIFF Encoder, conversion to AIFF is possible (converting from AIFF to MP3, and WAV is also possible because iTunes provides Encoders for those as well).
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● FREE software, pre-installed on Mac computers● Quality settings to ensure good sound quality● AIFF-specific converter | ● No bulk-conversions available● Inefficient AIFF conversion● It will need to be downloaded and installed manually for Windows |
**10. Convertio
Last, but not least, is Convertio We circle back with this fourth and last online converter It’s actually quite advanced. Although, just like many of the other FREEmium online converters we’ve listed, it’s not 100% FREE and comes with a lot of limitations.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports all the general audio files● Various ways to upload● High-quality conversions | ● FREEmium online converter● 100MB upload limit for the FREE version● Slow conversion |
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● The AIFF file format is notable because it results in higher-quality sound. This is because AIFF, unlike the more general, MP3 file format, is not a compressed format.
● There are various ways that you can convert from and to the AIFF file format. The first method that we introduced was an online tool that would be available for use no matter what computer or device you’re using The second was chosen specifically because it was FREE and available for both Windows and Mac
● If you’re interested in looking through other options, the ten other converters we introduced should provide a healthy lot for you to choose from — with various levels of usefulness depending on what you need an AIFF Converter.
“I need to convert some general audio files to AIFF, do you have any recommendations?”
We do, in fact, have some recommendations for you! The AIFF file format, while generally obscure, is accepted by most general audio converters! So, we didn’t have any problem finding some that you can use to AIFF converter!
In this article
01 [What’s So Good About AIFF?](#Part 1)
02 [How to Convert M4A to AIFF Free and Easily](#Part 2)
03 [What Makes AIFF Converter the Best Free Online Tool for Mac Users?](#Part 3)
Part 1 What’s So Good About AIFF?
But okay, what’s the deal with AIFF? Is it really all that good? And, if it is, why? For the first part of this article, we’ve prepared a short overview on the AIFF file format You can skip ahead though if you’d prefer to see the tutorial on AIFF Converters or our list of recommendations.
01What’s AIFF?
AIFF, also called the Audio Interchange File Format, is an audio file format that was popularized in 1988. It was based on the Electronic Arts Interchange File Format and is probably most familiar for Mac users. It’s accepted by most media players, including Apple Music and the Apple QuickTime Player.
02Why Is It So Popular?
Why? Well, it all has to do with the loss of quality. AIFF files are notable because they are uncompressed — leading to an inarguably better sound. That makes it popular with content creators, who want to provide the best possible listening experience to their audience. The caveat to this, of course, is that its uncompressed state means that it takes up a lot more space on one’s disk drive. But, many people would be willing to give that up in exchange for the enhanced sound.
Part 2 How to Convert M4A to AIFF Free and Easily
For this next section, we’ll be teaching you how to convert M4A to AIFF with an online AIFF converter. The benefit of using an online converter like the one we’ll be showing you how to use is that it is usually FREE and very efficient. This makes it a perfect solution for those who are just looking to convert to or from AIFF occasionally and thus has no need for a more permanent solution.
01Step 1: Launch Online AIFF Converter & Upload Files
The first thing that you have to do is open up the online AIFF Converter that you want to use. For our example, we’ve chosen FreeConvert, but there are plenty of other ones out there for you to choose from
Once you’re on-site, make use of the upload options to prepare your file to be converted. In this case, we uploaded an MP3 file, but it will work for M4A to AIFF just as well (along with other file formats.)
02Step 2: Convert to ‘AIFF’
Once the file that you want to convert has finished uploading, confirm that the output file format has been set to “AIFF”.
03Step 3: Play with Advanced Settings
This is optional, but if you want, you can adjust certain audio parameters by taking advantage of the ‘Advanced Settings’ option
04Step 4: Convert M4A to AIFF
Now it’s time to finally convert In this case, that is as easy as selecting the ‘Convert to AIFF’ button.
05Step 5: Download AIFF
When the conversion has been completed, click the ‘Download AIFF’ to finish up and save the converted AIFF file to your computer.
Part 3 What Makes AIFF Converter the Best Free Online Tool for Mac Users?
For this next part, we’ll be demonstrating an AIFF Converter that can be downloaded and used by Mac users. And then we’ll be following it up with a long list of all the best AIFF Converters available online and for both Windows and Mac users
01How to Use Free Audio AIFF Converter on Win/Mac?
As promised, this first part is a demonstration on how you can convert M4A to AIFF with a converter that will work for both Windows and Mac. This free audio converter is called ‘MediaHuman Audio Converter.’ It’s a really simple converter and is a great option for those who see themselves requiring an audio converter often but still don’t feel it necessary to cough up extra money for premium software when they can get a free one
**Step 1: Add File(s) for Conversion
First things first, upload the file that you want to convert With MediaHuman, you can do this in one of three ways:
● Drop media onto the specified area
● Click the “+” file option in order to manually add file
● Click the “+ folder” option in order to manually add files
**Step 2: Select Format
Once your file has been uploaded, select the “Format” button in the middle of the toolbar This will cause a pop-up to appear where you can choose your desired output format Of course, in our case, we chose “AIFF”
**Step 3: Start Conversion
Next, click ‘Start Conversion’ This will initiate the conversion. After which, you’ll be able to save your converted AIFF file and store it for use.
0210 Best AIFF Converter for Lossless Conversion
Now for our list of the best AIFF Converters available right now We’ve made sure to pick a good variety of them that you can choose from. Some of which are online tools, like we introduced in Part 1, while the others will be downloaded software that you can have at the ready at all times, like what we introduced in Part 2, Section 1
Keywords: aiff converter, m4a to aiff, convert m4a to aiff
**1. Zamzar
For the first AIFF Converter on this list, we have ZAMZAR ZAMZAR is an online file conversion tool that is capable of converting in a variety of file formats. Of course, the one that we’ll be looking at today is Zamzar’s AIFF Converter — which is almost 100% FREE to use (there’s a max upload file size that can only be unlocked if you pay the premium fee).
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● FREEmium Online AIFF Converter● Wide variety of input and output file formats to choose from● No loss of quality and efficient conversion speed | ● Not 100% FREE, must pay to unlock certain functions● There is a max upload size for the FREE version (50MB)● Internet is required in order for use |
**2. ConvertOnMac
Our next recommended tool is Convert on Mac This is another online tool that can be used to convert a variety of files (i.e., audio, video, image, document, etc). The one that we’ll be focusing on though is Convert on Mac’s AIFF Converter
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports a variety of file input and output formats● Special AIFF Converter available for easy conversion● File upload can be done both manually or through a URL | ● Available online only● Most compatible for Mac users (as is evident from the name)● Not the best for bulk conversions |
**3. Online Converter
The next one up is Online Converter This one is more like ZAMZAR than Convert on Mac. If only because it also comes with a max file size that is locked. It’s more limited though — in that it doesn’t support as many input and output formats. And, as you can no doubt guess from the interface, quite old-school as well.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Specialized AIFF Converter● Functions as a converter for other file types as well● Large max file size | ● Available online only● Max upload file size is 200MB● Slower, less efficient conversion speed |
**4. Wondershare Filmora Video Editor
For this next AIFF Converter, we make a complete departure from your general converters by introducing a completely different beast altogether Specifically, in the form of a Video Editor called Filmora. Filmora is an incredibly advanced video editing tool. And, because of this, it’s capable of most things related to video and audio editing. Including, in this case, AIFF conversion
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Advanced video and audio functions for adjusting audio output parameters● Supports dozens of audio and video file formats● Produces high-quality end product | ● FREEmium product, certain functions are locked in the FREE version● Download and installation is required● Not the most beginner-friendly |
**5. EaseUS Video Converter
With ‘EaseUS Video Converter’ we continue on our trend of AIFF conversion software This one, despite its name suggesting otherwise, functions as a solid Audio Converter So far, it’s closest to Filmora Pro when compared to all the others on this list. It’s a one-trick kind of pony though. Seeing as, unlike with Filmora, you can really only use this to convert files.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● High-quality video and audio conversion● Supports dozens of input and output formats● FREE trial available | ● Limited FREE Trial● Supports Windows OS only● Download and installation is required for use |
**6. Wondershare UniConverter
This next software, the ‘Wondershare UniConverter’ is a bit of a mix between Filmora and EaseUS Video Converter. As is evident from the UI (shown-off in the screenshot provided), it has the makings of a straightforward converter but with extra tools (i.e., video editor, video compressor, merger, screen recorder, etc.) that you can take advantage of while working on your conversions.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Extra features for editing input and output files● Supports up to 1000 formats● High-speed Conversion rates | ● FREEmium program● Certain functions are locked in the FREE version of the program● Download and installation is required for use |
**7. VSDC Free Audio Converter
Next up, we have VSDC VSDC is a FREE Audio Converter. It’s pretty old-school (as is perhaps evident from the UI example) but it supports a variety of audio formats, including AIFF, which earned it a spot on this list of ours
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports all the key formats for both input and output● Built-in editor for trimming audio● High-conversion quality | ● Open-source, and thus not update as often● The conversion speed is slow● Old-school interface |
**8. Switch Audio File Converter
Switch Audio File Converter is a Mac AIFF Converter. You can find it on the Mac APP Store, or purchase it directly on the NCH Software website. For the FREE app version, you have access to certain functions, with the rest being locked under in-app purchases.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports over 40+ audio file formats● Batch conversion functionalities available● Convert from video to audio easily | ● Convert from video to audio easily● Faulty AIFF to OGG conversion● Comes with lots of bugs |
**9. iTunes - Apple
This is a hidden feature that not many people know about, but iTunes actually works as a pretty serviceable AIFF Converter. It’s not the most efficient, but with iTunes’ AIFF Encoder, conversion to AIFF is possible (converting from AIFF to MP3, and WAV is also possible because iTunes provides Encoders for those as well).
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● FREE software, pre-installed on Mac computers● Quality settings to ensure good sound quality● AIFF-specific converter | ● No bulk-conversions available● Inefficient AIFF conversion● It will need to be downloaded and installed manually for Windows |
**10. Convertio
Last, but not least, is Convertio We circle back with this fourth and last online converter It’s actually quite advanced. Although, just like many of the other FREEmium online converters we’ve listed, it’s not 100% FREE and comes with a lot of limitations.
| Highlights | Highlights |
|---|---|
| ● Supports all the general audio files● Various ways to upload● High-quality conversions | ● FREEmium online converter● 100MB upload limit for the FREE version● Slow conversion |
Key Takeaways from This Episode
● The AIFF file format is notable because it results in higher-quality sound. This is because AIFF, unlike the more general, MP3 file format, is not a compressed format.
● There are various ways that you can convert from and to the AIFF file format. The first method that we introduced was an online tool that would be available for use no matter what computer or device you’re using The second was chosen specifically because it was FREE and available for both Windows and Mac
● If you’re interested in looking through other options, the ten other converters we introduced should provide a healthy lot for you to choose from — with various levels of usefulness depending on what you need an AIFF Converter.
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