F4V to MAUD Converter

Extract Amiga MAUD audio from F4V Flash video

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Amiga Compatible

MAUD is native to the Amiga platform — extract audio from F4V that works with Amiga emulators and retro setups.

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No Amiga hardware or software needed for conversion — extract MAUD audio from F4V right in your web browser.

Data Security

Uploaded F4V files are removed after processing. MAUD outputs are deleted from servers within 24 hours.

How to convert F4V 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

F4V is a multimedia container format developed by Adobe Systems as an evolution of the Flash Video ecosystem. Introduced in December 2007 with Flash Player 9 Update 3, F4V is based on the ISO base media file format (MPEG-4 Part 14) and was created to support the H.264 video codec and AAC audio within the Adobe Flash platform. Unlike its predecessor FLV, which used a proprietary container structure, F4V adopts the standardized MP4-compatible atom/box architecture, making it more interoperable with other media tools and workflows. The format supports advanced features including high-profile H.264 encoding, multichannel AAC audio, and timed text for subtitles and captions. F4V represented a strategic move to address the growing demand for H.264 content on the web, as the older FLV container could not efficiently package this newer codec. During its peak years, F4V powered much of the high-quality video content delivered through Flash-based streaming platforms and video players on the web. The container supports both progressive download and dynamic streaming delivery, offering content publishers flexible distribution options. While the decline of Flash Player in favor of HTML5 video has reduced the creation of new F4V content, the MP4-based structure means the contained media streams are readily accessible through modern tools.
Developer: Adobe Systems
Initial release: December 3, 2007
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 F4V to MAUD?

MAUD is an Amiga audio format. Extracting from F4V provides audio compatible with Amiga emulators and retro computing setups.

What plays MAUD files?

Amiga audio software, SOX command-line tool, and various retro computing emulators handle MAUD format audio.

Is MAUD still used?

MAUD is primarily a legacy Amiga format, but it remains relevant for the active retro computing and Amiga preservation community.

What quality does MAUD support?

MAUD supports various sample rates and bit depths, suitable for the audio capabilities of Amiga hardware.

Can I batch convert?

Upload multiple F4V files and extract MAUD audio from each simultaneously.