Convert SESX to AIF

Understanding sesx and aif file formats

SESX files are project files created by Adobe Audition, a professional audio editing software. These files store session data, including references to audio files, edits, effects, and arrangement, but do not contain actual audio data themselves.

AIF (or AIFF) stands for Audio Interchange File Format. It is an uncompressed audio file format developed by Apple, widely used for high-quality audio storage and editing. AIF files contain actual audio data and are compatible with most audio editing and playback software.

How to convert sesx to aif

Since SESX files do not contain audio data but only session information, you cannot directly convert a SESX file to an AIF file. Instead, you must open the SESX project in Adobe Audition and export or mix down the session to an AIF audio file.

Step-by-step conversion using Adobe Audition

1. Open Adobe Audition on your computer.
2. Go to File → Open and select your SESX project file.
3. Once the session loads, review your project and make any necessary adjustments.
4. To export the entire session as an audio file, go to File → Export → Export Mixdown → Entire Session.
5. In the export dialog, choose AIFF as the output format.
6. Select your desired audio settings (sample rate, bit depth, etc.).
7. Click OK or Export to save the mixdown as an AIF file.

Recommended software for sesx to aif conversion

• Adobe Audition – The only software that can open SESX files and export them as AIF audio files.

There are no online converters or third-party tools that can directly convert SESX to AIF, as SESX files require Adobe Audition to interpret the session data and render the audio.

Summary

To convert a SESX project file to an AIF audio file, you must use Adobe Audition to open the session and export or mix down the audio as an AIF file. Direct conversion is not possible due to the nature of SESX files.