FAP to SPX Converter

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Set the overall output Speex audio bitrate. Designed for human speech encoding, Speex reaches transparency at ultra-low bitrate with a maximum bitrate of 44 kbps.
Set the number of audio channels. This setting is most useful when downmixing channels (e.g., from 5.1 to stereo).
Set the sample rate of the audio. Music with a full spectrum (20 Hz — 20 kHz) requires values not lower than 44.1 kHz to achieve transparency. More info can be found on the wiki.

fap

FAP is a byte-swapped variant of the PAF (Paris Audio File) format associated with the Ensoniq PARIS digital audio workstation, a recording environment popular among project-studio engineers in the late 1990s. Where standard PAF stores sample data in big-endian order, FAP reverses the byte layout for little-endian architectures, enabling direct memory mapping on Intel-based processors without a runtime byte-swap penalty. The underlying payload is uncompressed linear PCM at up to 24-bit depth and 96 kHz sampling, preserving full studio-grade fidelity. Because there is no lossy coding stage, recordings survive unlimited edit cycles with zero generational loss — a critical property during tracking and mixing. The SoX command-line utility maintains read/write support for FAP, making it the most accessible tool for converting legacy PARIS sessions to modern formats. Despite its niche origins, FAP demonstrates solid engineering: the header is minimal and deterministic, eliminating ambiguity that sometimes plagues chunk-based containers. Advantages include bit-perfect audio preservation, fast I/O on x86 hardware due to native byte order, and straightforward interoperability with raw PCM tools.
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spx

Speex is an open-source audio codec purpose-built for speech compression, developed by Jean-Marc Valin under the Xiph.Org Foundation. First released in October 2002, it targets voice-over-IP, conferencing, and any scenario where spoken word needs to travel efficiently over a network. SPX files wrap Speex-encoded audio inside an Ogg container, pairing the codec's speech optimization with Ogg's streaming capabilities. Three sampling rates are supported — narrowband at 8 kHz, wideband at 16 kHz, and ultra-wideband at 32 kHz — along with variable bitrate encoding that adapts in real time to speech complexity. A standout advantage is its patent-free, BSD-licensed nature, which allowed developers to embed it freely in both commercial and open-source products. Speex also bundles acoustic echo cancellation, noise suppression, and automatic gain control, features that rival codecs typically delegate to external libraries. Although its creators officially recommend Opus as a successor since 2012, Speex remains deployed in legacy VoIP systems, archived recordings, and embedded devices where its lightweight decoder footprint is still valued.
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Your Data Stays Private

All uploaded files are handled securely — FAP inputs are removed after processing, and SPX outputs expire within 24 hours.

Broader Reach

FAP recordings become far more usable as SPX. The conversion unlocks very low bitrate capability that FAP cannot provide.

Universal Access

No platform restrictions. Convert your FAP audio to SPX on any operating system through a standard web browser.

How to convert FAP to SPX

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

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Choose spx 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 spx file right afterwards

About formats

FAP is a byte-swapped variant of the PAF (Paris Audio File) format associated with the Ensoniq PARIS digital audio workstation, a recording environment popular among project-studio engineers in the late 1990s. Where standard PAF stores sample data in big-endian order, FAP reverses the byte layout for little-endian architectures, enabling direct memory mapping on Intel-based processors without a runtime byte-swap penalty. The underlying payload is uncompressed linear PCM at up to 24-bit depth and 96 kHz sampling, preserving full studio-grade fidelity. Because there is no lossy coding stage, recordings survive unlimited edit cycles with zero generational loss — a critical property during tracking and mixing. The SoX command-line utility maintains read/write support for FAP, making it the most accessible tool for converting legacy PARIS sessions to modern formats. Despite its niche origins, FAP demonstrates solid engineering: the header is minimal and deterministic, eliminating ambiguity that sometimes plagues chunk-based containers. Advantages include bit-perfect audio preservation, fast I/O on x86 hardware due to native byte order, and straightforward interoperability with raw PCM tools.
Developer: Ensoniq
Initial release: 1998
Speex is an open-source audio codec purpose-built for speech compression, developed by Jean-Marc Valin under the Xiph.Org Foundation. First released in October 2002, it targets voice-over-IP, conferencing, and any scenario where spoken word needs to travel efficiently over a network. SPX files wrap Speex-encoded audio inside an Ogg container, pairing the codec's speech optimization with Ogg's streaming capabilities. Three sampling rates are supported — narrowband at 8 kHz, wideband at 16 kHz, and ultra-wideband at 32 kHz — along with variable bitrate encoding that adapts in real time to speech complexity. A standout advantage is its patent-free, BSD-licensed nature, which allowed developers to embed it freely in both commercial and open-source products. Speex also bundles acoustic echo cancellation, noise suppression, and automatic gain control, features that rival codecs typically delegate to external libraries. Although its creators officially recommend Opus as a successor since 2012, Speex remains deployed in legacy VoIP systems, archived recordings, and embedded devices where its lightweight decoder footprint is still valued.
Initial release: October 15, 2002

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of converting FAP to SPX?

FAP suffers from DAW-specific format unsupported by modern audio software. SPX offers open-source and patent-free.

What programs can play SPX?

You can open SPX with VLC, Audacity, Foobar2000, and Speex-compatible VoIP clients.

Is there quality loss from FAP to SPX?

The source FAP audio has inherently low fidelity. SPX conversion preserves what is there while adding broad compatibility.

Does this converter work on mobile devices?

Absolutely. Since conversion happens in the browser, any device with internet access and a modern browser will work.

How long does FAP to SPX conversion take?

Most conversions finish within seconds. Processing time depends on recording length, but the cloud-based engine handles it quickly.

What if my FAP recording is very long?

The converter handles recordings of various lengths. For very large or numerous files, premium plans provide extended capacity.