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    MTS to AIFF Converter

    Convert MTS to AIFF

    Convert any video file to AIFF format online for free. Fast, secure, and easy-to-use video to AIFF converter with no software installation required.

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    Max file size: 50 MBMax duration: 30 min

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    How to Use MTS → AIFF

    1

    Upload File

    Drag and drop your MTS file, or click to browse for it.

    2

    Convert

    Choose AIFF as the output and click Convert. The conversion runs on our servers, so your device does none of the work.

    3

    Download

    Download your converted file instantly. The download link expires in 1 hour for security.

    Why Choose Scriptivox MTS to AIFF Converter?

    Fast Conversion

    Our powerful servers process your files quickly, delivering converted files in seconds.

    100% Free

    Convert your files completely free with no hidden costs or subscription fees.

    Secure & Private

    Your file is used only to make your conversion. It is never published or shared, and the download link expires after one hour.

    No Installation

    Works directly in your web browser. No software download or installation required.

    MTS vs AIFF: format comparison

    How the two formats differ on the things that change your result.

    SpecificationMTS (source)AIFF (result)
    ContainerAVCHDIFF / AIFF
    Developed bySony / PanasonicApple
    Introduced20061988
    Audio codecsAC-3, LPCMPCM
    CompressionDepends on codecUncompressed
    Approx. file size128–210 MB per minute10–32 MB per minute
    Metadata / tags—ID3 chunk (limited)
    LicensingPatent-licensedRoyalty-free
    Plays natively onNeeds a player: Windows, macOS, AndroidNative: macOS, iOS · Needs a player: Windows, Android, Web browsers
    Best forcamera footage, camcorder transfers, video editingstudio editing, the Apple ecosystem, mastering

    What changes when you convert MTS to AIFF

    • Only the soundtrack survives: the video stream is dropped, and the AC-3 audio inside the MTS file is re-encoded as PCM.

    • The size drop is dramatic because the video stream is where nearly all the data lives. A minute of MTS runs around 169 MB; the extracted AIFF is roughly 21 MB per minute.

    • AIFF is lossless, but the ceiling is the soundtrack already inside the video. That track is usually AC-3, which is lossy, so AIFF preserves it exactly rather than improving it.

    • The source can carry more than one audio track, for example alternate languages or a commentary. Extraction takes the primary track.

    About MTS to AIFF Conversion

    This tool takes the audio track from inside a MTS file, a AVCHD container from 2006, and saves it on its own as AIFF. Everything visual is left behind.

    MTS comes from Sony / Panasonic and dates to 2006. It usually holds H.264 video with AC-3 or LPCM sound, and those streams set the ceiling for anything converted out of it.

    AIFF comes from Apple and dates to 1988. It carries uncompressed audio (PCM), and without installing anything it plays on macOS and iOS.

    After converting your file, you can use Scriptivox transcription services to convert your audio to text. Perfect for meetings, interviews, podcasts, and more.

    MTS to AIFF: common questions

    Does converting MTS to AIFF reduce audio quality?
    The audio can only be as good as the track inside the video. Extracting does not add loss beyond the encoding step itself.
    How much bigger or smaller will the AIFF file be?
    Much smaller. The video stream holds nearly all the data, so removing it typically cuts the file by an order of magnitude, down to about 21 MB per minute.
    Where can I play AIFF files?
    On most modern devices. AIFF plays natively on macOS and iOS; elsewhere a general-purpose media player such as VLC handles it.
    What happens to subtitles and extra tracks?
    They are dropped. An audio file has nowhere to store subtitles or alternate video tracks, so only the soundtrack remains.
    Do I need an account to convert MTS to AIFF?
    No. You can convert without an account, and a free account raises the size and length limits. Either way your file is used only to make the conversion, and the download link expires after one hour.