How to open .AIFF files on Mac
To open .AIFF files on Mac, control-click the .aiff file and choose open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Control-click the .AIFF file and choose Open With.
- Pick a compatible Mac application to open the file.
Recommended software
- VLC
- mpv
- Default media player
Alternative methods
- Open .AIFF in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .AIFF on Mac with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .AIFF only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
.AIFF file does not open
This usually means the required app is missing or the .AIFF file is incomplete.
- Install or update a compatible application.
- Verify the file came from a trusted source and was fully downloaded.
- Try opening the file in an alternative app on another platform.
Security note
Only open .AIFF files from trusted senders.