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Apple's uncompressed audio format.
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What is AIFF?
AIFF is Apple's uncompressed audio format, similar to WAV in quality and size.
Transcription quick facts
- Common use: Mac and DAW exports
- Quality tip: Trim silence before uploading
- Watch out for: Large files can be slow to upload
Best use cases
- Mac and DAW exports
- Archival recordings
- High-quality interviews
Common pitfalls
- Large files can be slow to upload
- Some Windows apps cannot preview AIFF
- Stereo recordings increase size
Tips for higher accuracy
- Trim silence before uploading
- Use mono when possible
- Export at 16-bit/44.1 kHz or 48 kHz for compatibility
Sample AIFF transcript
Archivist: Please state your name for the record.
Speaker: This is Dana Lee, July 4, 1998.
Archivist: What do you remember most?
Speaker: The community turnout was incredible.
Archivist: Any final thoughts?
Speaker: Preserve the stories while we can.Export your transcript
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