PAF to MAUD Converter

Bring PAF audio into MAUD — easy online conversion

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Better Compatibility

PAF is a niche legacy format with minimal support. Converting to MAUD brings your audio into a format recognized by Amiga audio software and many other tools.

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How to convert PAF to MAUD

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About formats

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

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.

Developer: MacroSystem Computer GmbH

Initial release: 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PAF to MAUD?

PAF is a big-endian Ensoniq format unreadable by current audio tools. Converting to MAUD gives you Amiga platform audio format.

How do I open a MAUD audio?

You can open MAUD with Amiga audio software, SoX, and retro computing tools.

Does PAF to MAUD conversion affect quality?

MAUD preserves audio data faithfully. Since PAF already has limited fidelity, the MAUD output matches the original quality exactly.

Can I convert PAF to MAUD on any device?

Yes — the converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works on Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices alike.

Can I convert multiple PAF recordings at once?

Yes — upload several PAF recordings simultaneously and they will all be converted to MAUD in parallel, saving you time.

Does PAF to MAUD conversion cost anything?

Standard conversions are available at no cost. Paid plans unlock higher limits and faster processing for heavy usage.

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