Audio format
AIFF Sample Files
AIFF (.aiff) is an uncompressed audio format developed by Apple, similar to WAV but based on IFF. Widely used in professional audio workflows, it supports metadata chunks. Use sample .aiff files to test high-resolution audio pipelines, channel layouts, and chunk parsing.
4 files
All to 5MB
SHA256 verified
Manifest included
Quick facts
Files first
Start with one representative file.
Starter file
DownloadUse cases
Pick the next task, not just the next file.
Compare and decide
Keep the next decision one step away.
FAQ and reference
Keep the operational details quiet.
Checksum Verification
Use checksums to confirm file integrity after download.
shasum -a 256 your_file_name_here
# Compare output with SHA256 values listed above.Where is the machine-readable manifest?
Use the manifest when you need stable names, SHA256 values, and URLs for automation.
Validation Methodology
- Verify duration, sample rate, and channel count in your decoder.
- Test metadata extraction and malformed-tag handling.
- Validate seek/stream behavior over slow networks.