Convert AIF to captions

Sonix transcribes your AIF file and creates closed captions that make your content accessible to everyone.

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About This Format

Understanding AIF files

What is a AIF file?

Uncompressed Apple audio format with CD-quality sound

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.

Common Uses

  • Professional audio production
  • Music mastering
  • Archival recordings

Audio Quality

Lossless format - maximum audio quality preserved

Transcription Tips for AIF

  • Excellent quality for transcription - no compression artifacts
  • Large file sizes may take longer to upload

Where AIF Files Come From

  • Logic Pro exports
  • Professional recording software
  • Audio archives
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Export formats
SRT, VTT, and TTML
How It Works

Create captions from AIF in 6 steps

Step 1

Create account

Sign up for Sonix's free trial. Includes 30 minutes free.

Step 2

Upload file

Upload your AIF file from your computer or cloud storage.

Step 3

Select language

Choose from 54+ languages spoken in your file.

Step 4

Auto-transcribe

Sonix AI transcribes your AIF with word-level timestamps.

Step 5

Edit captions

Fine-tune timing and formatting for accessibility.

Step 6

Export

Download closed captions in SRT and VTT formats.

Common Questions

Everything about AIF captions

Can you create closed captions from AIF files?

Yes! Sonix transcribes your AIF file with precise timestamps and creates closed captions in standard formats.

What's the difference between subtitles and closed captions?

Closed captions include non-speech elements like [music], [applause], and speaker identification. They're designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.

Are Sonix captions ADA compliant?

Yes! Sonix captions meet accessibility requirements when properly reviewed and edited. Our editor helps ensure timing and accuracy standards.

What caption formats are supported?

Export captions as SRT, VTT, or TTML. Each format has specific use cases.

Can I add sound descriptions?

Yes! Use our editor to add [music], [laughter], and other non-speech descriptions for full accessibility.

Do captions help with SEO?

Absolutely! Captions make your video content searchable and improve accessibility, both of which can boost SEO rankings.

Why Sonix

Accessible captions from AIF files

Accessibility First

Create captions that make your content accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.

ADA Compliant

Meet accessibility requirements with properly formatted closed captions.

Sound Descriptions

Add non-speech elements like [music] and [applause] for full context.

SEO Benefits

Captions make video content searchable and improve discoverability.

Reviews

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4.98 rating from 211 reviews

Truly amazing. Saved me hours of work. And about 95% accurate which is great for a South African accent recording.
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Ruan C.
Pretoria, South Africa
Really fast to transcribe our audio files with high accuracy, we just had to correct some small words. I like the layout of the website, how pleasing to the eye and easy it is to edit your files, n...
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Karina Y.
Ireland
The experience is fantastic, the system is easy to use, and transcription quality in different languages is unbeatable. Sonix is the best system I've tried so far...and I know one ...
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Lana M.
Bern, Switzerland
Surprisingly accurate transcription across a number of European accents (Yorkshire, Scottish, Oxford, Italian!)
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Philip D.
Garstang, United Kingdom
The transcription service was awesome. I can’t thank Sonix enough.
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Glenda I.
San Diego, CA USA
It really accelerated my work and I was amazed by the accuracy, especially given that the video featured only non-native speakers.
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Martin C.
Nottingham, United Kingdom
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