PAF to SMP Converter

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Multiple at Once

Handle multiple PAF to SMP conversions at once. Upload your batch and let the converter process them in parallel.

Quick Turnaround

Speed matters. Our converter transforms PAF to SMP in moments, so you get your audio in the right format without waiting.

Format Upgrade

PAF recordings become far more usable as SMP. The conversion unlocks Turtle Beach hardware integration that PAF cannot provide.

How to convert PAF to SMP

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

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Choose smp 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 smp file right afterwards

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
SMP is the native file format of SampleVision, a sample editing application developed by Turtle Beach Systems around 1990. SampleVision was among the first PC-based visual sample editors, letting musicians view waveforms on screen and perform cut, copy, paste, and loop-point editing — capabilities previously limited to expensive dedicated hardware samplers. The SMP format stores 16-bit mono PCM audio along with sampling-specific metadata: loop start and end points, sustain loops, release loops, and MIDI root note assignments. This made SMP files directly useful for creating and exchanging patches between hardware samplers via MIDI Sample Dump Standard (SDS) transfers, which SampleVision automated through its interface. A primary advantage was bridging the PC world with professional sampling hardware from Akai, E-mu, Ensoniq, and Roland — devices that had tiny screens and minimal editing tools. The format also supported common sample rates (22050, 44100 Hz) and brief text descriptions alongside audio data. Though Turtle Beach pivoted to gaming peripherals and SampleVision was discontinued, SMP files persist in vintage sample library archives and can be converted using SoX.
Initial release: 1990

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the benefit of converting PAF to SMP?

PAF suffers from legacy production format from the Ensoniq PARIS era. SMP offers legacy sampling workflows.

What programs can play SMP?

You can open SMP with Turtle Beach SampleVision, SoX, and legacy audio samplers.

Is there quality loss from PAF to SMP?

No quality is lost. SMP stores audio without additional compression, so your PAF recording carries over at full original fidelity.

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 PAF to SMP conversion take?

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

What if my PAF recording is very long?

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