ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Audio Interchange File Format

Have you ever wanted to share a song or sound with your friend, but they couldn't open the file you sent them? That's where Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF) comes in!

Think of it like a box that holds all the information about a sound. Inside the box, there are different parts - like the actual sound you hear, information about how loud it is and for how long, and even things like the name of the person who created it.

AIFF boxes are specifically designed to work with music and audio recordings, so that means they're able to hold a lot of information in one place. This makes it easier to share and listen to sounds across different devices, like computers or phones.

So, next time you want to send a song or sound to someone, remember that it needs to be in a box that they can easily open - like an AIFF!