How to Convert Apple Music to AIFF? Solved!

By James Blair Posted on 2025-03-07 / Post for Apple Music Tips

"Can I convert Apple Music to AIFF audio format?" Yes. AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) was developed by Apple Inc. It is a lossless and uncompressed audio format. It offers high quality and works with many audio editors, so it is popular with users.

So, in this post, we will share tips with you on how to convert Apple Music songs to AIFF for use. Here are two ways for you - the best and an official way. Please check the details in the following parts.

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Part 1. How to Convert Apple Music to AIFF [Best Way]

First, we'd like to introduce the best Apple Music to AIFF tool to you. It is AudFree Apple Music Converter. It's designed for Apple Music users to convert and enjoy songs, playlists, albums, etc. more convenient.

With this powerful Apple Music Converter, you not only can remove DRM protection but also convert Apple Music tracks to AIFF running 17X faster speed at the same time. Besides supporting output FLAC formats, it also supports to convert Apple Music to MP3, WAV, FLAC, Lossless, M4A and M4B with zero quality loss. Moreover, it allows you to reset output bit rate, audio channel and more.

AudFree Apple Music to AIFF Converter

audfree apple music converter

Please download and install this Apple Music converter on your Mac or Windows computer. Then you can refer to the following steps to convert Apple Music to AIFF audio format. Please make sure that you have a valid Apple Music account to use this tool.

Step 1Import Apple Music files to AudFree
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After installing AudFree tool, start it from your computer's desktop. Then you will see its main screen, which is the Apple Music web player. Please tap the 'Sign In' button to log in to your Apple Music account. Later, in the Apple Music library, find any track you want to convert to AIFF. Then click it and tap the '+ ♫' icon at the right of the screen. A new window will pop up. Next, click on the 'Add to list' button to load Apple Music files to the 'Converting' window. You can import multiple tracks or a whole playlist/album to AudFree for converting at once.
Step 2Set output format as AIFF and customize other parameters
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In general, AudFree Apple Music Converter sets MP3 as the default output audio format. So, to reset output format as AIFF, please click the 'menu' icon at the top-right corner on the screen and then choose 'Preferences' to open its setting window. Then you can go to the 'Conversion' section to set to download music from Apple Music to AIFF. Besides, in the same window, you can change Audio Channel, Sample Rate, Bit Depth, etc. to personalize output audio quality. Once set, tap 'OK' to save the changes.
Step 3Convert Apple Music to AIFF
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After that, navigate to the Converting section on AudFree program. Then touch the 'Convert' button at the bottom-right corner. Later, AudFree Apple Music Converter will start converting Apple Music to AIFF audio files in batches at once. Wait for a while till the conversion's done. After that, check the 'Converted' section to locate unprotected Apple Music AIFF music on the destination folder on your computer. Now, you can move and play Apple Music AIFF files offline on your desired device or player easily.

Part 2. How to Convert Apple Music to AIFF via Official Way

Besides the way above, you can use the official iTunes or Apple Music app to convert Apple Music to AIFF. But you need to sync your Apple Music tracks to iTunes first if you use iTunes to do that. Besides, iTunes or Apple Music app only supports to change the audio format of the DRM-free audio files. After confirming, let's check the detailed steps below.

Step 1. Start the iTunes or Apple Music app on your Windows or Mac computer.

Step 2. Choose 'Edit' on iTunes or 'Music' on Apple Music app. Then choose 'Preferences'.

itunes preferences

Step 3. In the pop-up Preferences window, tap 'General' or 'Files'. Then click on the 'Import Settings' option.

itunes import settings

Step 4. In the Import Settings window, choose 'AIFF Encoder' under the 'Import Using' section. Then tap 'OK' to confirm.

aiff encoder in itunes

Step 5. Now, back to the iTunes main screen and choose the Apple Music files that you want to convert to AIFF.

Step 6. After that, click 'File' > 'Convert' > 'Create AIFF Version' to convert Apple Music to AIFF format.

convert apple music to aiff via itunes

Part 3. FAQs about Apple Music to AIFF

Q1: Why Can't I Download Apple Music to AIFF Format Directly?

A: It is noted that Apple Music doesn't allow users to download Apple Music as AIFF audio format. All Apple Music downloads are encoded in protected AAC, ALAC and M4P formats.

Q2: Can an iPhone Play Apple Music AIFF Files?

A: Yes. iOS devices like iPhone, iPad, etc. support to play AIFF files. But you can't play them on Android or other non-Apple mobile devices.

Q3: Can I Convert Apple Music Files to AIFF Free?

A: Yes. You can use iTunes or Apple Music app on your computer to do that. But you can only convert unprotected Apple Music songs.

Part 4. In Conclusion

Above are the two ways for you to convert Apple Music to AIFF audio format. If you have unprotected Apple Music files, then you can use iTunes or Apple Music app on your computer to do that. There are some limits to using this method and it doesn't offer many features. In this case, you'd better try AudFree Apple Music Converter. It can help remove protection from Apple Music tracks and convert them into AIFF and more common audio formats. Besides, it allows you to reset other audio parameters like bit rate, sample rate, etc.

James Blair

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