DTS to PRC Converter

Re-encode DTS multi-channel audio into PRC online

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Fast DTS to PRC

Server-side engines handle DTS to PRC transcoding swiftly, freeing your device from heavy audio processing.

Browser-Based Tool

No downloads or installations. Open the converter in your browser, upload your audio, and get results in seconds.

Secure Processing

All transfers use encryption. Uploaded files are erased after processing, and converted results are purged within 24 hours.

How to convert DTS to PRC

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

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Choose prc 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 prc file right afterwards

About formats

DTS (Digital Theater Systems) is a multi-channel audio codec originally engineered for cinema sound, now a staple of home theater and Blu-ray releases. Conceived by DTS, Inc. and first showcased theatrically alongside the 1993 film Jurassic Park, the technology delivers up to 5.1 discrete channels of surround sound at bit rates typically between 768 kbps and 1.5 Mbps. Unlike competing codecs that lean on aggressive psychoacoustic modeling, DTS allocates a higher data budget to each channel, preserving finer spatial detail and low-level dynamics. The format encodes audio using sub-band ADPCM combined with vector quantization, producing a perceptibly rich sound field. Its extended variant, DTS-HD Master Audio, adds a lossless extension layer for bit-for-bit accuracy up to 24-bit/192 kHz. Key strengths include broad hardware adoption across AV receivers, gaming consoles, and automotive infotainment systems, along with robust error concealment that masks minor disc or stream glitches. For anyone working with surround-sound content intended for physical media or high-end streaming, DTS provides a proven pathway from studio mix to living room.
Developer: DTS, Inc.
Initial release: 1993
PRC is an audio file format associated with Psion handheld organizers, particularly the Series 3 and Series 5 lines from the 1990s. These pocket computers included built-in microphones and basic voice recording capabilities, storing captured audio in the PRC container. The encoding is typically ADPCM-based (Adaptive Differential Pulse-Code Modulation), balancing file size against audio intelligibility given the severe storage constraints of early PDAs — the original Psion Series 3 had just 256 KB of RAM doubling as storage. PRC audio is generally mono at low sample rates (often 8 kHz), optimized for speech rather than music. One advantage was tight integration with the EPOC operating system (later evolving into Symbian), letting users embed voice notes directly in agenda entries and database records. The compact file sizes — a minute of speech consumed only a few kilobytes — made it feasible to store dozens of memos on devices with minimal memory. While PRC audio is a legacy format today, conversion tools exist for extracting recordings from archived Psion devices, which remain collectible among retro computing enthusiasts.
Developer: Psion PLC
Initial release: 1993

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert DTS to PRC?

DTS surround audio needs re-encoding for voice systems. Converting to PRC makes it ready for telephony or VoIP use.

What programs can open PRC?

Open PRC with Psion-compatible devices, and PRC audio utilities on Windows.

Is there quality loss converting to PRC?

PRC is a specialized format with its own encoding constraints. Quality depends on PRC capabilities and the settings you choose.

Is batch conversion supported?

Absolutely. Drop multiple DTS files into the converter and they will all be processed to PRC together in one operation.

Are my conversions secure?

All uploads happen over encrypted connections. Your DTS is deleted after conversion, and PRC results are cleared within 24 hours.