How to convert AIF to closed captions with Sonix

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How do I accurately convert my AIF files to closed captions? 📋

Sonix uses the latest automated transcription technology to convert your audio files (*.aif) to closed captions. Follow these six steps and see how magical it is:

Step 1: Create a free Sonix account to start converting your AIF file to a closed caption file

Step 1

Sign up for a free Sonix trial account—includes 30 minutes of free AIF to captions conversion.

Step 2: Upload your AIF files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or by dragging it on the page.

Step 2

Upload the Audio Interchange File Format file(s) (*.AIF) from your computer, Dropbox, Google Drive, or by dragging it on the page.

Step 3: Select the language spoken in your AIF file, then click 'Start Transcribing Now.'

Step 3

Choose the language spoken in the uploaded AIF file. We support over 50 different languages including Russian, Chinese, Spanish, and English. Click the 'Start Transcribing Now' button.

Step 4: Sonix does all the work so grab a tasty cupcake. Our servers will extract the audio from your AIF file and convert it to SRT.

Step 4

Sonix will then automatically transcribe the audio from your AIF file and convert it to a simple text format. Grab a cupcake, it will take only a few minutes.

Step 5: Once your AIF was converted to text, you might need to polish up the transcript. Now, you can easily do that with our AudioText Editor.

Step 5

Use the Sonix AudioText Editor to polish your transcript before we convert it to a caption file. Simply type in your browser to correct any words in your transcript.

Step 6: Download a SRT version of your AIF file by clicking Export and selecting 'Subrip caption file (.srt).'

Step 6

Click the 'Export' button. Choose either 'Subrip subtitle file (.srt)' or 'WebVTT file (.vtt)' from the dropdown to download the closed caption version of your AIF file. You can also adjust the character length and time duration length of each caption.

That's it! Your AIF file has now been converted to closed captioning and is ready for the next step in your workflow!🎉

Thousands of customers create closed captions from their AIF files with Sonix 💖

  • Google converts their AIF audio files to closed captions with Sonix
  • Microsoft converts their AIF audio files to closed captions with Sonix
  • NBC Universal converts their AIF audio files to closed captions with Sonix
  • ESPN converts their AIF audio files to closed captions with Sonix
  • Stanford University converts their AIF audio files to closed captions with Sonix
  • Yale University converts their AIF audio files to closed captions with Sonix
  • University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA) converts their AIF audio files to closed captions with Sonix
  • ABC News converts their AIF audio files to closed captions with Sonix
  • Quartz converts their AIF audio files to closed captions with Sonix
  • CNBC converts their AIF audio files to closed captions with Sonix
  • CIBC converts their AIF audio files to closed captions with Sonix
  • Princeton University converts their AIF audio files to closed captions with Sonix

Frequently Asked Questions for Audio Interchange File Format (*.AIF) to subtitle 🔈

What is a AIF file?

The .AIF file format was developed by Apple in 1988 and is based on the IFF (Interchange file format). Unlike MP3 files, .AIF files are not compressed. Thus, they are larger than MP3 files and have considerably higher quality audio stored. They are usually 10MB for ever minute of audio. Usually, Windows software will create .AIF files.

Does Sonix transcribe audio files with a *.AIF file extension?

Yes, Sonix does automatically transcribe audio files with a .AIF file extension. Sonix is an online audio to text converter. Convert any audio (aif, mp3, m4a, wav, ...) or video (mp4, mov, avi, ...) file to text without installing any software! Sonix quickly and accurately transcribes *.AIF files and converts them to text in a subtitle format.

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Other ways to convert your AIF audio files with Sonix 🔈

AIF to text

Use the most accurate speech-to-text technology to convert files: AIF to text.

AIF to docx

Accurately transcribe your AIF file to Microsoft Word Format (docx) so you can bring the transcript into your workflow.

AIF to PDF

Easily transcribe your AIF file to Adobe's Portable Document Format (pdf) so you can share them with colleagues.

AIF to subtitles

Create subtitles for your AIF files to make them more accessible for your audience.

AIF to srt

Quickly create subtitles from your AIF files and save them as SRTs, one of the most widely supported subtitle formats.

AIF to VTT

Create more advanced captions for your AIF files by using the latest caption format VTT (Video Text Tracks).

Create closed captions from your Audio Interchange File Format files with Sonix 🚀

Sonix automatically transcribes and translates your audio/video files in 50+ languages. Easily search, edit, and share your media files. Sonix is an online, fully-automated speech to text service that quickly converts Audio Interchange File Format files to captions. Fast, accurate, and affordable. Millions of users from all over the world.

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