8SVX to MAUD Converter

Switch between Amiga audio formats — 8SVX to MAUD

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Amiga Format Migration

Move from 8SVX to MAUD within the Amiga audio ecosystem — gain stereo and higher bit-depth support for your classic samples.

Any Platform

Run the conversion from any web browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, or mobile — no Amiga hardware or emulators needed.

Files Stay Private

Your 8SVX uploads are deleted right after conversion. MAUD results are automatically removed from our servers within 24 hours.

How to convert 8SVX to MAUD

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose maud or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your maud file right afterwards

About formats

8SVX (8-Bit Sampled Voice) is an audio file format created as part of the Interchange File Format specification for Commodore's Amiga platform. Introduced around 1985 by Electronic Arts, it stores 8-bit audio samples with optional Fibonacci delta compression to reduce file sizes. The format organizes data in IFF chunks — a VHDR chunk for header information (sample rate, octave count, compression type) and a BODY chunk containing the audio payload. 8SVX powered everything from game sound effects to sampled music in tracker software across the Amiga ecosystem. One key advantage is its straightforward chunk-based architecture, which makes parsing and generation remarkably simple compared to modern containers. Another benefit is native support for one-shot samples, looping regions, and multi-octave instrument definitions within a single file, making it valuable for early music production. Although the Amiga platform has faded from mainstream use, 8SVX files remain important for retro computing enthusiasts and archivists preserving classic software and audio content.
Initial release: 1985
MAUD is an audio file format developed by MacroSystem for the Commodore Amiga platform, introduced in the early 1990s as part of their digital video and audio production tools. Built on the Amiga IFF (Interchange File Format) chunk architecture, MAUD files organize data into clearly delineated chunks — MHDR for the header, MDAT for sample data, and optional annotation chunks for metadata. The format supports mono and stereo layouts with bit depths of 8 or 16 bits and sample rates up to 48 kHz, which represented professional-grade specifications on Amiga hardware. Both signed linear PCM and A-law/mu-law encodings are available, offering a choice between fidelity and file size. MAUD saw primary use in the Amiga video production community, where MacroSystem Retina and VLab Motion boards demanded synchronized audio that the standard 8SVX format could not deliver. Conversion support exists today through SoX and libsndfile, ensuring vintage Amiga productions remain recoverable. Three distinct advantages stand out: clean IFF-based structure that any chunk-aware parser can navigate, 16-bit stereo capability ahead of typical Amiga audio, and lightweight overhead that left maximum CPU headroom for video rendering.
Initial release: 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert between two Amiga formats?

MAUD supports higher bit depths and stereo audio, while 8SVX is limited to 8-bit mono. Converting unlocks MAUD capabilities for your samples.

What software uses MAUD?

MAUD is native to Amiga audio applications. Modern tools like SOX and Audacity can also read MAUD files for retro computing projects.

Is there quality loss in this conversion?

No meaningful loss occurs. Both are Amiga formats, and the audio data transfers faithfully from the 8SVX container to the MAUD container.

Can I convert many samples at once?

Yes — upload a batch of 8SVX files and convert them all to MAUD simultaneously. Efficient for migrating entire Amiga sample collections.

Is registration required?

No registration needed. Just upload your 8SVX files, convert them to MAUD, and download the results — all without creating an account.