What the system does with it
Apple devices play AIFF natively. Android’s standard player stack does not read AIFF at all.
How MP95 plays it
| iPhone & iPad | Apple’s decoder, AIFF-C with codecs through FFmpeg |
|---|---|
| Android | FFmpeg (Android cannot read AIFF on its own) |
| Mac | FFmpeg |
An AIFF library from a Mac plays on Android in MP95 without converting anything.
Whatever the format, the file goes through the same 32-bit float path: bit-perfect when nothing is switched on, the output at the file’s rate on a USB DAC, gapless joins and ReplayGain from its tags. The Hi-Fi path.
Getting AIFF files onto a device
On iPhone and iPad: add a folder in Files, share the file to MP95, or drop it in over a cable. On Android: put it in your Music folder or anywhere you add with Add music folder. On Mac: point MP95 at the folder, or Open With from Finder. iPhone guide · Android guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play AIFF on iPhone?
Yes, in MP95: apple’s decoder, AIFF-C with codecs through FFmpeg.
Can I play AIFF on Android?
Yes, in MP95: fFmpeg (Android cannot read AIFF on its own).
Can I play AIFF on a Mac?
Yes, in MP95: fFmpeg. MP95 also opens these files from Finder with Open With.