PRC to TXW Converter

Re-encode Psion PDA PRC audio as TXW online

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Convert legacy PRC audio to TXW — sampler format accessible on modern platforms and devices.

Online Conversion

Encoding happens in the cloud — your device stays free while our servers handle the PRC to TXW conversion.

No Install Needed

The converter runs in your browser. No desktop application or command-line tool needed for the conversion.

How to convert PRC 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

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
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

Why convert PRC to TXW?

PRC is locked to obsolete Psion PDAs. TXW makes your recordings accessible on modern devices and standard audio software.

What applications open TXW files?

Yamaha TX-16W hardware and SOX can handle TXW files. Most are available as free downloads for major operating systems.

How is the TXW audio quality?

TXW provides good quality at standard settings. The output clarity depends on the original PRC recording quality.

How fast is the conversion?

Processing is fast — PRC files are lightweight and TXW encoding completes in seconds on our server hardware.

Are my files kept private?

Your PRC files are erased after conversion completes. TXW downloads are purged from our servers within 24 hours automatically.

Do I need to register?

No account required. Upload your file, convert, and download the result directly from your browser at convertio.tools.