GarageBand: Supported Audio Formats
Learn about the audio formats supported in GarageBand.
Products Affected
GarageBand
For Recording
GarageBand supports recording at 16 bit/44.1 kHz. Other formats, such as 48 kHz audio, are not supported for recording. GarageBand will change the format for the selected audio device if possible.
For Importing
You can import AIFF and WAV files as long as they are 16 bit. If you import an MP3 file, it will be converted and stored in your project as an AIFF file.
GarageBand supports recording at 16 bit/44.1 kHz. Other formats, such as 48 kHz audio, are not supported for recording. GarageBand will change the format for the selected audio device if possible.
For Importing
You can import AIFF and WAV files as long as they are 16 bit. If you import an MP3 file, it will be converted and stored in your project as an AIFF file.