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Convert CAF to MP3

CAF is great for iOS app sounds and Apple developer workflows, but MP3 is the better choice for sharing music, podcasts and ringtones that play on every device. Convert CAF to MP3 in seconds, right in your browser.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

    Quality
    Advanced options
    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5

    How to convert CAF to MP3

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more CAF files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that MP3 is selected. Use Advanced options for bitrate, channels or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your MP3 downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    CAF vs MP3

    MP3 uses lossy compression, which makes the file much smaller than CAF. Choose High quality and the difference is inaudible for most listeners.

    CAFMP3
    Full nameCore Audio FormatMPEG-1 Audio Layer III
    TypeAudioAudio
    CompressionLosslessLossy
    Developed byAppleFraunhofer IIS
    Introduced20051993
    Plays on iPhone✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Android✕ No✓ Yes
    Plays on Windows✕ No✓ Yes
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes✓ Yes

    About CAF and MP3

    CAF: CAF is Apple's flexible audio container used inside iOS and macOS apps and by GarageBand. Files can be any length and hold many codecs.

    MP3: MP3 is the most widely supported audio format in the world. It uses lossy compression to make music and voice files small enough to share, while keeping quality good enough for everyday listening.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert CAF to MP3 on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your CAF, make sure MP3 is selected and tap Convert. The MP3 file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting CAF to MP3 reduce quality?
    MP3 uses lossy compression, which makes the file much smaller than CAF. Choose High quality and the difference is inaudible for most listeners.
    Is this CAF to MP3 converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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