AIFFn

AIFFn is a file format designed for storing audio data. It is an acronym for Audio Interchange File Format, extended, with the 'n' indicating a variation or specific implementation of the original AIFF standard. Like its predecessor, AIFFn is often used in Apple Macintosh environments and by some professional audio applications. It supports uncompressed audio, which means the audio data is stored in its raw form without any loss of quality. This makes AIFFn files larger in size compared to compressed formats like MP3 or AAC, but it is often preferred for tasks where preserving audio fidelity is paramount, such as audio editing, mastering, and archiving. The format can store various audio properties, including sample rate, bit depth, and the number of channels. AIFFn is a non-proprietary format, meaning its specifications are publicly available, allowing for broad compatibility across different software and hardware. While less common than AIFF, AIFFn may be encountered in specific workflows or software versions where its particular extensions are utilized for enhanced audio data management or metadata handling.