Convert AU to CAF

There are strong reasons to convert AU to CAF:

Platform requirements: Many platforms and services specifically require Core Audio Format format, making this conversion essential for submissions and uploads.

Standardization: Converting your AU Audio library to Core Audio Format creates a unified format across all your audio files, simplifying management.

Better compatibility: Core Audio Format is supported by more applications and devices than AU Audio, making your files easier to share and open.

No vendor lock-in: Core Audio Format is widely adopted beyond Apple's ecosystem, giving you freedom to use any software you prefer.

Print shop acceptance: Professional print services commonly accept Core Audio Format, making this conversion essential for anyone preparing files for physical production.

Converting AU to CAF with Xonvert is straightforward:

1. Upload AU — Click the upload zone or drag files from your desktop. Works with any AU file on your device.
2. Settings panel — Choose between Quick (fast, default settings) and Custom (full control over output parameters) conversion modes.
3. Process locally — All conversion happens in-browser using WebAssembly — no server round-trip, no upload wait time.
4. Save CAF — Single-click download for individual files. Batch conversions export as a ZIP for convenience.

Both formats are lossless, ensuring zero quality difference between input and output. Convert AU to WAV for modern audio editing On the output side, Convert CAF to WAV or AIFF for cross-platform use Together, following these practices ensures the best conversion outcome between AU Audio and Core Audio Format. Dynamic range — the span from darkest to brightest values — is handled carefully during this conversion. AU Audio preserves the full range. Core Audio Format maintains the complete dynamic range.

Audio conversion from AU Audio to Core Audio Format focuses on preserving sonic fidelity while adapting to the target format's characteristics. Both formats are lossless, guaranteeing a bit-perfect audio transfer with no quality change whatsoever. Sample rate, bit depth, and channel layout are preserved when supported by the target format.

The AU to CAF conversion applies format-appropriate algorithms to ensure maximum data fidelity. Supports mu-law, A-law and linear PCM encoding

Common scenarios for AU to CAF conversion:

• Content repurposing — Transform your audio content from AU into CAF to reach audiences on different platforms.
• Client onboarding — When receiving AU files from clients, convert to CAF to integrate smoothly into your internal workflow.
• Print preparation — Converting to CAF may be necessary when submitting files to print services or publishers.
• Conference submissions — Academic and professional conferences specify accepted formats. CAF is commonly required for audio submissions.
• Platform upload requirements — Social media and cloud platforms often accept CAF — converting from AU meets their requirements.
• Legal documentation — Courts and regulatory bodies often require specific file formats. Convert AU to CAF for compliant submissions.