CAF Converter
Convert CAF audio files to MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC, M4A and AAC and 8 more formats — free, in batches, files up to 10 GB, with no sign-up and no watermark.
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What Is a CAF File?
CAF is Apple's container for audio of any length and any codec, without the 4 GB limit of WAV and AIFF. Logic Pro, GarageBand and iOS apps create it. CAF is lossless: it stores the audio without discarding anything, at the price of larger files.
CAF Facts
| Full name | Core Audio Format |
|---|---|
| File extension | .caf |
| Type | Audio |
| How it stores data | Container for PCM or compressed audio |
| Created by | Apple, 2005 |
| Best for | long recordings and production files on Apple systems |
| Watch out | hardly anything outside Apple software opens it |
| Opens with | Logic Pro, GarageBand, QuickTime, VLC |
How to Open a CAF File
A .caf file opens with Logic Pro, GarageBand, QuickTime, VLC. If none of those is at hand — or the file has to go into a program, device or website that refuses CAF — convert it: MP3, WAV and OGG are the usual choices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CAF file?
CAF is Apple's container for audio of any length and any codec, without the 4 GB limit of WAV and AIFF. Logic Pro, GarageBand and iOS apps create it.
How do I open a .caf file?
With Logic Pro, GarageBand, QuickTime, VLC. If your device or program does not accept it, convert the file to a format it does.
How do I convert a CAF file?
Drop the file into the converter on this page, choose the target format — MP3, WAV, OGG, FLAC and M4A and others — and press Convert. It is free, there is no account and several files can be converted at once.
Is CAF lossy or lossless?
CAF is lossless: it stores the audio without discarding anything, at the price of larger files.
What is CAF good for, and what are its limits?
Best for: long recordings and production files on Apple systems. Watch out: hardly anything outside Apple software opens it.
Is the CAF converter free, and how big can the files be?
It is free, with no account, no watermark and no daily limit. Files can be up to 10 GB each.