FAP to VOC Converter

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The codec to encode the audio track. Codec "Without reencoding" copies the audio stream from the input file into output without re-encoding if possible.
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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voc

VOC (Creative Voice) is a digital audio container developed by Creative Technology and introduced alongside the original Sound Blaster card in 1989. It served as the native audio format for the Sound Blaster family during the DOS era, when Creative's hardware dominated PC audio. VOC files are block-based: each file consists of typed data blocks that can carry 8-bit unsigned PCM, 4-bit and 2.6-bit Creative ADPCM, 16-bit signed PCM, as well as A-law and mu-law encoded audio. This block structure also supports silence intervals, repeat loops, and marker points, giving game developers fine-grained control over sound playback. A notable advantage was hardware-level decoding — Sound Blaster cards could play VOC data directly via DMA transfer, freeing the CPU for other tasks in an era when processor cycles were precious. The format saw extensive use in DOS games from id Software, Sierra, and LucasArts. With the rise of Windows and the WAV format, VOC gradually fell out of mainstream use, yet it remains important for retro gaming preservation and for anyone working with vintage PC audio archives.
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Format Transition

Moving from FAP to VOC transitions your audio from an obscure encoding to Sound Blaster heritage — a significant practical improvement.

Nothing to Install

The converter is entirely web-based. Convert FAP to VOC without downloading or installing any application on your device.

No Expertise Needed

Converting FAP to VOC takes just a few clicks. No software installation, no configuration headaches — just upload and convert.

How to convert FAP to VOC

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

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Choose voc 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 voc 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
VOC (Creative Voice) is a digital audio container developed by Creative Technology and introduced alongside the original Sound Blaster card in 1989. It served as the native audio format for the Sound Blaster family during the DOS era, when Creative's hardware dominated PC audio. VOC files are block-based: each file consists of typed data blocks that can carry 8-bit unsigned PCM, 4-bit and 2.6-bit Creative ADPCM, 16-bit signed PCM, as well as A-law and mu-law encoded audio. This block structure also supports silence intervals, repeat loops, and marker points, giving game developers fine-grained control over sound playback. A notable advantage was hardware-level decoding — Sound Blaster cards could play VOC data directly via DMA transfer, freeing the CPU for other tasks in an era when processor cycles were precious. The format saw extensive use in DOS games from id Software, Sierra, and LucasArts. With the rise of Windows and the WAV format, VOC gradually fell out of mainstream use, yet it remains important for retro gaming preservation and for anyone working with vintage PC audio archives.
Initial release: 1989

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes VOC a better choice than FAP?

Since FAP has DAW-specific format unsupported by modern audio software, switching to VOC provides simple structure for basic audio.

What can I use to play VOC?

You can open VOC with VLC, Audacity, SoX, and retro audio tools.

Will I lose audio quality converting FAP to VOC?

Converting to VOC is lossless — the audio quality in the VOC output will be identical to the original FAP recording.

Can I do this conversion from my phone?

Yes. The online converter is platform-independent — use it from any computer, tablet, or smartphone with a web browser.

Are there limits on FAP to VOC conversion?

Standard conversions work without restrictions for typical use. Premium plans provide additional speed and capacity for large workloads.

Is registration needed for this conversion?

No account is needed for standard conversions. Simply upload your FAP recording, choose VOC, and download the result.