PRC to WVE Converter

Transform Psion Record audio into WVE format online

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PRC to WVE Bridge

Convert legacy PRC audio to WVE — 8-bit A-law audio accessible on modern platforms and devices.

File Privacy

Uploaded PRC files are deleted after conversion. All WVE outputs are automatically erased within 24 hours from servers.

Online Conversion

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

How to convert PRC to WVE

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

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Choose wve 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 wve 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
WVE is the audio format native to the Psion Series 3 family of personal digital assistants, released by British company Psion PLC beginning in September 1991. These clamshell PDAs included a built-in voice recorder, and all dictation functionality relied on WVE files to store captured sound. Each file begins with the ASCII signature "ALawSoundFile**" followed by a minimal header, then raw A-law encoded audio sampled at 8 kHz — a rate inherited from digital telephony standards. At 8000 bytes per second, a one-minute recording occupies just 480 KB, which was essential given that Psion devices stored data on SRAM cards typically ranging from 128 KB to 2 MB. The A-law encoding provides reasonable speech clarity within these tight storage constraints, prioritizing intelligibility over high-fidelity reproduction. WVE files can be converted to WAV or other modern formats using SoX, Awave Studio, or specialized Psion file utilities. While the format is firmly a product of early-1990s handheld computing, it holds historical significance as one of the first audio recording formats designed for pocket-sized consumer devices. Collectors and researchers studying mobile computing history occasionally encounter WVE files when recovering data from legacy SRAM media.
Developer: Psion PLC
Initial release: 1991

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert PRC to WVE?

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

What applications open WVE files?

SOX, Psion emulators, and Psion hardware can handle WVE files. Most are available as free downloads for major operating systems.

How is the WVE audio quality?

WVE 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 WVE encoding completes in seconds on our server hardware.

Are my files kept private?

Your PRC files are erased after conversion completes. WVE 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.