PAF to TXW Converter

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Confidential Handling

Your PAF audio is deleted immediately upon conversion. Any TXW results are purged within 24 hours for your security.

Nothing to Install

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

Format Transition

Moving from PAF to TXW transitions your audio from an obscure encoding to Yamaha TX-16W native format — a significant practical improvement.

How to convert PAF to TXW

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

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Choose txw 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 txw 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
TXW is the native audio sample format of the Yamaha TX16W, a rack-mounted digital sampler released by Yamaha in 1988. Each TXW file stores a single audio sample captured by the TX16W's 12-bit analog-to-digital converters, with selectable sampling rates of 16.7 kHz, 33.3 kHz, and 50 kHz in mono. The format was engineered to work within the sampler's architecture — 1.5 MB of onboard RAM expandable via memory cards — so files are compact and structured for quick loading from 3.5-inch floppy disks. Despite its 12-bit resolution, the TX16W earned a loyal following among electronic musicians who prized its distinctive warm, slightly gritty character that imparted a recognizable sonic texture to sampled material. The format preserves loop point data and tuning metadata, enabling seamless playback of sustain loops within the hardware. While TXW files are not directly playable in most modern software, conversion utilities and the SoX audio toolkit can transform them into contemporary formats like WAV or AIFF. For vintage synth enthusiasts and sample library curators, TXW remains an important archival format.
Developer: Yamaha Corporation
Initial release: 1988

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes TXW a better choice than PAF?

Since PAF has discontinued DAW format with zero modern player support, switching to TXW provides hardware sampler audio.

What can I use to play TXW?

You can open TXW with Yamaha TX-16W hardware, SoX, and legacy sampler tools.

Will I lose audio quality converting PAF to TXW?

Converting to TXW is lossless — the audio quality in the TXW output will be identical to the original PAF 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 PAF to TXW 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 PAF recording, choose TXW, and download the result.