AIFC

Basic information about AIFC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension AIFC（*.AIFC or *.aifc）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the AIFC file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the AIFC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AIFC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AIFC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AIFC file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the AIFC file?
How to open a AIFC file?
What programs do I need to open a AIFC file?
What programs help to create and edit a AIFC file?
How to convert AIFC files to another file format?
How to convert another files to AIFC file format?

1.Detail information about AIFC file extension: Compressed Audio Interchange File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert AIFC files
File type	Compressed Audio Interchange File	Category	Audio Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	AIFC file is a Compressed Audio Interchange File. Compressed .AIFF audio file used by media players and gaming consoles; contains CD-quality audio; similar to a .WAV file, but uses audio compression to reduce file size; may incorporate ULAW, ALAW, or G722 compression; commonly referred to as an AIFF-C file.
Windows	File Viewer Plus Apple iTunes Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Windows Media Player Adobe Audition CC 2017 vgmstream Other audio player VLC media player
macOS	Apple iTunes Apple QuickTime Player Adobe Audition CC 2017 Other audio player Cog
Linux	vgmstream
Android	VLC media player for Android

Can't open a AIFC file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.AIFC”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the AIFC extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support AIFC file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of AIFC files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a AIFC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a AIFC file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a AIFC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the AIFC file is damaged.
Whether the AIFC file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the AIFC file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the AIFC file format is incompletely.
Whether the AIFC file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a AIFC file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a AIFC file.

If the AIFC file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.