CAF File Documentation
Overview
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .caf |
| Developed by | Apple Inc. |
| Initial Release | August 2005 |
| Container for | Audio data |
| MIME Type | audio/x-caf |
| Audio Formats Supported | Uncompressed PCM, AAC, MP3, etc. |
| Maximum File Size | Unlimited (limited by file system) |
| Sample Rate | 1 Hz to arbitrarily high rates |
| Channels | 1 (Mono) up to 5.1 Surround Sound or more |
| Bits per Sample | 8, 16, 24, 32 (PCM) |
| Metadata Support | Yes (Annotations, free-form text, etc.) |
| Looping Support | Yes |
| Seek Points | Yes |
| Editable | Yes (without loss of audio quality) |
| Compression | Lossless and lossy |
| Encryption Support | No |
| Compatibility | macOS, iOS (Native support); Limited on Windows/Linux (with third-party software) |
| Main Use Case | Professional audio production, storage, and archive |
| Advantages | High quality, flexible, supports large files, extensive metadata |
| Disadvantages | Not widely supported outside Apple ecosystem |
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