IFF Converter
Convert IFF files online for free
Drop or upload your .IFF file
How to convert your IFF file
- Click Select File above, and choose your IFF file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert IFF to another file type
The converter easily converts your IFF file to various formats—free and online. No Media Player or extra software needed.
- IFF to PNG
- IFF to PDF
- IFF to JPG
- IFF to JPEG
- IFF to MP3
- IFF to WAV
- IFF to AAC
- IFF to FLAC
- IFF to OGG
- IFF to WMA
- IFF to M4A
- IFF to AIFF
Convert a file to IFF
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the IFF file type—in the best quality.
- MIDI to IFF
- AAC to IFF
- TTA to IFF
- AU to IFF
- WV to IFF
- DTS to IFF
- MID to IFF
- FLAC to IFF
- RA to IFF
- MP3 to IFF
- PCM to IFF
- WAV to IFF
About IFF files
The Interchange File Format (IFF) is a flexible and generic container file format originally developed by Electronic Arts. It's commonly used to store data such as text, audio, and graphics, making it versatile yet sometimes cumbersome to work with. IFF files can be challenging to handle due to their complex structure, which necessitates specialized software for conversion.
Conversion Tools and Techniques
To convert IFF files, users can leverage various software applications. For audio IFF files, programs like Audacity or VLC Media Player can be used to convert them to more accessible formats such as WAV or MP3. For image-based IFF files, GIMP offers a reliable way to convert to formats like JPEG or PNG. More technical users might employ ImageMagick for batch conversions. For further reading on IFF, you can visit its Wikipedia page.
Considerations and Challenges
While IFF files are advantageous for their versatility, they also present challenges, such as large file sizes and compatibility issues across different platforms. These factors can make direct usage and conversion cumbersome. Additionally, not all software fully supports every aspect of the IFF format, potentially leading to data loss during conversion.
Why Convert IFF Files?
Converting IFF files to more commonly used formats like MP3, WAV, JPEG, or PNG can significantly enhance accessibility and compatibility. While there are many desktop applications available for conversion, users can simplify the process by using the free and user-friendly Convert.Guru. Simply drag and drop your IFF files onto the Convert.Guru webpage to convert them efficiently and effortlessly.
The IFF Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best IFF converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.