How do I accurately convert my AIFC files to closed captions? ![:clipboard: 📋](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/twemoji/11.1.0/2/svg/1f4cb.svg)
Sonix uses the latest automated transcription technology to convert your audio files (*.aifc) to closed captions. Follow these six steps and see how magical it is:
![Step 1: Want to convert your AIFC file to a closed caption file? Your first step is to create a free Sonix account. Step 1: Create a free Sonix account to start converting your AIFC file to a closed caption file](/packs/media/images/corp/screenshots/convert/1-how-to-convert-sign-up-69cfc7d89ef24c1bc86cf1153b9e7f81.png)
Step 1
Sign up for a free Sonix trial account—includes 30 minutes of free AIFC to captions conversion.
![Step 2: Quickly upload your AIFC files to Sonix Step 2: Upload your AIFC files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or by dragging it on the page.](/packs/media/images/corp/screenshots/convert/2-how-to-convert-upload-file-drag-and-drop-9f10b273a979815421fa02cd4d5d86ed.png)
Step 2
Upload the Compressed Audio Interchange File file(s) (*.AIFC) from your computer, Dropbox, Google Drive, or by dragging it on the page.
![Step 3: Please choose the language that was spoken in your AIFC file. Step 3: Select the language spoken in your AIFC file, then click 'Start Transcribing Now.'](/packs/media/images/corp/screenshots/convert/3-how-to-convert-select-language-9db496004ce03742ef35390190de2810.png)
Step 3
Choose the language spoken in the uploaded AIFC file. We support over 53 different languages including Russian, Chinese, Spanish, and English. Click the 'Start Transcribing Now' button.
![Step 4: Our cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms will convert your AIFC to SRT in minutes. Step 4: Sonix does all the work so grab a tasty cupcake. Our servers will extract the audio from your AIFC file and convert it to SRT.](/packs/media/images/corp/screenshots/convert/4-how-to-convert-sonix-transcribes-208964e677ef4aa2b20cdc5ba5b3d758.png)
Step 4
Sonix will then automatically transcribe the audio from your AIFC file and convert it to a simple text format. Grab a cupcake, it will take only a few minutes.
![Step 5: Edit your preliminary closed captioning transcript in your browser with Sonix's AudioText Editor. Step 5: Once your AIFC was converted to text, you might need to polish up the transcript. Now, you can easily do that with our AudioText Editor.](/packs/media/images/corp/screenshots/convert/5-how-to-convert-sonix-audiotext-editor-ca2655282eab43dc163b73a5799d2db7.png)
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: Click export and select 'Subrip caption file (.srt)' to download a SubRip Subtitle file. Step 6: Download a SRT version of your AIFC file by clicking Export and selecting 'Subrip caption file (.srt).'](/packs/media/images/corp/screenshots/convert/6-how-to-convert-export-to-srt-file-9602a336bbe79703ece3b88a2687497e.png)
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 AIFC file. You can also adjust the character length and time duration length of each caption.
That's it! Your AIFC 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 AIFC files with Sonix ![:sparkling_heart: 💖](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/twemoji/11.1.0/2/svg/1f496.svg)
Frequently Asked Questions for Compressed Audio Interchange File (*.AIFC) to subtitle ![:speaker: 🔈](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/twemoji/11.1.0/2/svg/1f508.svg)
What is a AIFC file?
Similar to the .AIF file format, the .AIFC file format was developed by Apple in 1988 and is based on the IFF (Interchange file format). However, the .AIFC is the compressed variant of the .AIF file format for users who are a bit more sensitive about file size. The AIFC format is used by media players and gaming consoles. AIFC files contains CD-quality audio; similar to a .WAV file, but uses audio compression to reduce file size. So they are more similar to MP3 files and may use ULAW, ALAW, or G722 compression. You can also see AIFC files also referred to as AIFF-C files.
Does Sonix transcribe audio files with a *.AIFC file extension?
Yes, Sonix does automatically transcribe audio files with a .AIFC file extension. Sonix is an online audio to text converter. Convert any audio (aifc, mp3, m4a, wav, ...) or video (mp4, mov, avi, ...) file to text without installing any software! Sonix quickly and accurately transcribes *.AIFC files and converts them to text in a subtitle format.
Know anyone who needs to convert Compressed Audio Interchange File (.AIFC) to subtitle?
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Other ways to convert your AIFC audio files with Sonix ![:speaker: 🔈](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/twemoji/11.1.0/2/svg/1f508.svg)
AIFC to text
Use the most accurate speech-to-text technology to convert files: AIFC to text.
AIFC to docx
Accurately transcribe your AIFC file to Microsoft Word Format (docx) so you can bring the transcript into your workflow.
AIFC to PDF
Easily transcribe your AIFC file to Adobe's Portable Document Format (pdf) so you can share them with colleagues.
AIFC to subtitles
Create subtitles for your AIFC files to make them more accessible for your audience.
AIFC to srt
Quickly create subtitles from your AIFC files and save them as SRTs, one of the most widely supported subtitle formats.
AIFC to VTT
Create more advanced captions for your AIFC files by using the latest caption format VTT (Video Text Tracks).
Create closed captions from your Compressed Audio Interchange File files with Sonix ![:rocket: 🚀](https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/twemoji/11.1.0/2/svg/1f680.svg)
Sonix automatically transcribes and translates your audio/video files in 53+ languages. Easily search, edit, and share your media files. Sonix is an online, fully-automated speech to text service that quickly converts Compressed Audio Interchange File files to captions. Fast, accurate, and affordable. Millions of users from all over the world.
Includes 30 minutes of free transcription