PAF Converter

Free online PAF audio converter — WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC and more

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55+ Formats Supported

Convert PAF audio to 55+ formats or bring other audio into PAF. 153 total conversion paths give you maximum reach.

Effortless Interface

Three steps — upload, select, convert — and your audio is ready. The clean interface guides you without any guesswork.

Custom Audio Parameters

Fine-tune bitrate, sample rate, and channels to produce output matched to your playback device, editing workflow, or storage goals.

Paris Audio Format

PAF (Paris Audio File) is an audio format developed by Ensoniq for their samplers, known for reliable PCM audio storage.

Privacy Ensured

Source audio is scrubbed from servers post-conversion. Outputs are deleted within 24 hours — your data is handled with care.

Any Device, Any OS

Convert PAF audio from Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS. A browser is all the tooling you need.

How to convert PAF file

1

Upload the PAF audio you want to convert — from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or via a URL.

2

Select a target from 55+ formats such as WAV, AAC, MP3, FLAC, OGG, or AIFF.

3

Customize audio output with bitrate, sample rate, and channel settings, or go with defaults.

4

Click Convert and save your new audio once the conversion is complete.

About format

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 convert PAF recordings?

PAF is a specialized format with very limited software support. Converting to WAV or MP3 makes playback and sharing straightforward on any platform.

What can open PAF audio?

SoX can decode PAF recordings. For routine listening or editing, converting to a universal format like WAV or MP3 is the recommended approach.

Is converting PAF free on Convertio?

Yes, free conversion is available. Premium plans provide higher upload ceilings and faster processing for users with demanding workloads.

Can I batch-process PAF recordings?

Upload multiple PAF recordings at once, assign individual output formats, and convert the whole batch in one run.

How secure is the conversion process?

Uploads are deleted right after processing. Finished outputs are automatically removed within 24 hours — your recordings stay private throughout.

PAF conversion quality rating

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