Audio Interchange File Format (.aiff)
The AIFF file extension, Audio Interchange File Format, developed by Apple Inc., is a high-caliber audio format designed for optimal sound storage on personal computers and electronic devices. Utilizing uncompressed pulse-code modulation, ensures unparalleled audio clarity, though with significant file sizes. AIFF further supports extra data for music-related uses and provides a compressed form, AIFF-C, to harmonize audio quality with file size efficiency.