AV1 to TXW Converter

Extract Yamaha TX-Wave audio from AV1 video online

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Vintage Sampler

TXW is native to the Yamaha TX16W — converting from AV1 creates samples for this classic synthesizer hardware.

Authentic Sound

The 12-bit character of TX16W samples gives a distinctive warm texture prized by retro music producers.

Private Conversion

AV1 uploads are erased right after processing, and TXW outputs are deleted within 24 hours.

How to convert AV1 to TXW

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

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Choose txw 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 txw file right afterwards

About formats

AV1 (AOMedia Video 1) is an open, royalty-free video coding format developed by the Alliance for Open Media, a consortium whose founding members include Google, Mozilla, Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, and Intel, among others. The specification was finalized in June 2018 with the goal of providing a next-generation video codec that surpasses the compression efficiency of H.264 and HEVC while remaining free from licensing fees. AV1 achieves roughly 30-50% better compression than HEVC at equivalent visual quality, making it particularly attractive for streaming platforms seeking to reduce bandwidth costs without sacrificing viewer experience. The codec supports a broad range of features including film grain synthesis, flexible tiling for parallel processing, content-adaptive resolution switching, and a rich set of intra and inter prediction modes. Hardware decoding support has expanded rapidly across mobile processors, GPUs, and smart TVs, addressing early concerns about computational demands during encoding. AV1 has seen wide adoption from major streaming services for delivering 4K and HDR content, and it serves as the video component of the WebM container for web-based playback. The royalty-free status makes AV1 especially important for open web standards and accessible media distribution.
Initial release: June 25, 2018
TXW is the native audio sample format of the Yamaha TX16W, a rack-mounted digital sampler released by Yamaha in 1988. Each TXW file stores a single audio sample captured by the TX16W's 12-bit analog-to-digital converters, with selectable sampling rates of 16.7 kHz, 33.3 kHz, and 50 kHz in mono. The format was engineered to work within the sampler's architecture — 1.5 MB of onboard RAM expandable via memory cards — so files are compact and structured for quick loading from 3.5-inch floppy disks. Despite its 12-bit resolution, the TX16W earned a loyal following among electronic musicians who prized its distinctive warm, slightly gritty character that imparted a recognizable sonic texture to sampled material. The format preserves loop point data and tuning metadata, enabling seamless playback of sustain loops within the hardware. While TXW files are not directly playable in most modern software, conversion utilities and the SoX audio toolkit can transform them into contemporary formats like WAV or AIFF. For vintage synth enthusiasts and sample library curators, TXW remains an important archival format.
Developer: Yamaha Corporation
Initial release: 1988

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert AV1 to TXW?

TXW is the Yamaha TX16W sampler format — needed for loading custom samples into vintage Yamaha sampling hardware.

What uses TXW files?

The Yamaha TX16W sampler and compatible vintage synth tools use TXW for loading waveform samples.

Is TXW still relevant?

TXW serves vintage synth enthusiasts and retro music producers who use Yamaha TX16W hardware for authentic sounds.

What audio specs does TXW use?

TXW stores 12-bit samples at rates suited to the TX16W hardware — typically around 33 kHz.

Are my files secure?

AV1 uploads are deleted immediately. TXW outputs are removed within 24 hours.