Audio
What is a .aifc file?
A .aifc file is an Audio Interchange File Format (compressed). This is an audio format.
How to open a .aifc file
- VLC plays almost every audio format ever made.
- Audacity opens it for editing.
The registry records this extension against Audio Interchange File Format (compressed), so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .aifc file
- Export as .mp3 from Audacity or VLC for maximum compatibility.
MIME type
When a .aifc file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
audio/x-aiffThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .aifc.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio Interchange File Format (compressed) | — | audio/x-aiff | x-fmt/136 |