MXF to PRC Converter

Extract Psion audio recordings from MXF video

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Legacy Device

PRC serves Psion handhelds. Convert MXF broadcast audio for legacy organizer device compatibility.

Online Extraction

PRC conversion from MXF runs in the cloud — no legacy Psion software needed.

Secure Handling

MXF uploads are deleted post-processing. PRC output is purged from servers within 24 hours.

How to convert MXF 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

MXF (Material Exchange Format) is a professional media container standardized by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) in 2004 under the SMPTE 377M specification. Designed for the broadcast and post-production industries, MXF provides a vendor-neutral wrapper for carrying video, audio, and rich descriptive metadata between different production systems and platforms. The format supports a wide range of professional codecs including MPEG-2, AVC-Intra, DNxHD, DNxHR, ProRes, and JPEG 2000, making it adaptable to various quality tiers from proxy editing to master-quality archive. An extensive metadata framework is one of the defining characteristics of MXF, carrying production information such as timecodes, clip names, descriptive markers, source references, and technical parameters within a structured Key-Length-Value (KLV) encoding scheme. This metadata travels with the content through the production chain, reducing the risk of information loss when files move between ingest, editing, graphics, playout, and archive systems. MXF files use an operational pattern system that defines different levels of complexity, from simple single-item packages (OP1a) to complex multi-item playlists. Major broadcast equipment manufacturers and file-based workflow systems universally support MXF, and it serves as the interchange format for standards like AS-02 and AS-11 used in broadcasting.
Initial release: 2004
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 MXF to PRC?

PRC is the Psion organizer recording format. Converting MXF audio to PRC serves legacy Psion device ecosystems.

What uses PRC files?

Psion handheld devices and emulators use PRC for audio recordings and voice memos.

Is PRC widely supported?

PRC is a niche legacy format specific to Psion hardware. SOX can process it on modern systems.

What quality does PRC offer?

PRC stores basic compressed audio suitable for voice recordings on limited-resource handheld devices.

Can I process many files?

Upload multiple MXF recordings and extract PRC audio from each simultaneously.