AVCHD to PAF Converter

Extract Ensoniq Paris DAW format from AVCHD camcorder video

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Specialized Format

PAF serves professional audio workstations — extract compatible audio directly from AVCHD camcorder footage.

Cloud Processing

No specialized local software needed. Extract PAF from AVCHD entirely through your browser.

Secure Handling

AVCHD uploads are deleted after extraction. PAF files are removed from servers within 24 hours.

How to convert AVCHD to PAF

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

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Choose paf 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 paf file right afterwards

About formats

AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) is a high-definition recording format jointly developed by Sony and Panasonic for use in consumer and semi-professional camcorders. Announced in 2006, the format records H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video at resolutions up to 1920x1080 with Dolby Digital or uncompressed LPCM audio, stored within an MPEG-2 transport stream container. AVCHD was designed to work with a variety of recording media, including optical discs, hard disk drives, and solid-state memory cards, giving camera manufacturers flexibility in hardware design. The use of H.264 compression delivers superior image quality at lower bit rates compared to earlier recording standards like DV and MPEG-2, enabling longer recording times on the same storage capacity. AVCHD supports progressive and interlaced scanning modes, accommodating both cinematic and broadcast-style shooting. The directory structure follows a strict specification that includes playlist files for navigating recorded clips, making it compatible with Blu-ray players when recorded to compatible disc media. An enhanced version, AVCHD 2.0, added support for 1080/60p progressive recording and 3D stereoscopic video. The format remains widely used in the camcorder market and continues to be supported by major video editing applications.
Developer: Sony & Panasonic
Initial release: June 2006
PAF (Paris Audio File) is the native audio format of the Ensoniq PARIS (Professional Audio Recording Integrated System) digital audio workstation, developed by Ensoniq in the late 1990s. PARIS was a hardware/software DAW that earned a loyal following among recording engineers for its warm analog-like sound and reliable operation, with PAF serving as its primary working file container. The format stores uncompressed PCM audio at 16-bit or 24-bit resolution and standard professional sample rates (44.1, 48, and 96 kHz), preserving full fidelity without lossy compression. PAF uses a straightforward binary layout — a compact header followed by interleaved sample data — enabling efficient real-time read and write during recording sessions. One notable advantage is support for both big-endian and little-endian byte ordering, reflecting the PARIS system's cross-platform roots on Mac and PC. After Ensoniq's acquisition by E-mu Systems and then Creative Technology, the PARIS DAW was discontinued, but PAF files remain important for studios with archived projects in this format. Tools like SoX and libsndfile can read and convert PAF files, ensuring long-term accessibility.
Developer: Ensoniq
Initial release: 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

Why extract PAF from AVCHD?

PAF is used in professional audio workstations. Extracting from AVCHD provides camcorder audio in this specialized format.

What software handles PAF?

SOX and specialized audio tools support PAF format for processing, playback, and conversion.

Is PAF widely used?

PAF serves specific professional audio workstations — a niche but important format for its target applications.

Will audio quality transfer?

Audio content from your AVCHD recording is accurately converted into the PAF format during extraction.

Can I batch extract?

Upload multiple AVCHD recordings and extract PAF audio from each simultaneously.