What is MIME type "audio/aiff"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

The MIME type audio/aiff signals files in the Audio Interchange File Format. It stores uncompressed sound and preserves audio quality. This is key for work that demands high fidelity.

Files using this MIME type include those with extensions AIFF, AIF, AIFC, AFF, and IEF.

This format is used mainly in audio editing and production. It also sees use in several areas:

• Professional recording: Ideal for studios and mastering applications.
• Sound archiving: Maintains original audio quality for storage.
• Broadcast media: Provides clear audio for radio and TV.

Many editing programs and playback tools support audio/aiff. Its uncompressed nature means larger file sizes but top-notch sound. For more details, see the Wikipedia page.

Associated file extensions

.aiff, .aif, .aifc, .aff, .ief

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:

    Content-Type: audio/aiff
  

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:

    <a href="file.dat" type="audio/aiff">Download file</a>
  

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:

    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'audio/aiff');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);
  

Associated file extensions

.aiff, .aif, .aifc, .aff, .ief