SLN to OGA Converter

Convert Asterisk PBX recordings into open OGA audio format

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The codec to encode the audio track. Codec "Without reencoding" copies the audio stream from the input file into output without re-encoding if possible.
Set the number of audio channels. This setting is most useful when downmixing channels (e.g., from 5.1 to stereo).
Set the sample rate of the audio. Music with a full spectrum (20 Hz — 20 kHz) requires values not lower than 44.1 kHz to achieve transparency. More info can be found on the wiki.

sln

SLN (Signed Linear) is a headerless raw audio format storing 16-bit signed linear PCM samples at 8000 Hz mono, most closely associated with Asterisk) — the open-source PBX framework developed by Digium (now Sangoma Technologies). Within Asterisk, SLN serves as the native internal audio representation: every codec transcoding operation passes through signed linear as an intermediate step. This makes SLN the backbone of Asterisk's codec translation architecture. The format contains nothing but raw samples — no headers, no metadata, no framing — so parameters must be known in advance. While this lack of self-description might seem limiting, it is actually an advantage in telephony where sample format is fixed by convention and every overhead byte matters across thousands of simultaneous channels. The 8000 Hz rate aligns with the G.711 standard for traditional telephony, capturing the full 300-3400 Hz voice band. Asterisk also supports extended variants (sln16, sln32, sln48) for wideband audio. SLN files require no decoding — just direct memory mapping — making them ideal for real-time mixing, conferencing, and prompt playback in high-density VoIP environments.
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oga

OGA is the audio-only file extension within the Ogg container framework maintained by the Xiph.Org Foundation. While .ogg traditionally served as a catch-all extension for any Ogg-encapsulated stream, the introduction of .oga in 2007 brought clarity by explicitly signaling that a file contains only audio data. Under the hood, OGA files can carry audio encoded with Vorbis, FLAC, Speex, or Opus — the container is codec-agnostic, serving as a transport wrapper with support for chained logical bitstreams and granule-based seeking. One benefit of OGA is interoperability: applications that encounter the .oga extension can optimize for audio-only playback without probing for video tracks, resulting in faster load times and lower memory usage. Because the Ogg container and its associated codecs are entirely open-source and royalty-free, OGA avoids the patent licensing complexities that affect proprietary formats. The format supports Vorbis comment metadata for tagging artist, album, and track information in a standardized way. OGA plays natively in Firefox, Chromium-based browsers, VLC, and most Linux desktop environments, making it a practical choice for web audio distribution and archival workflows.
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Open-Source Audio

Move SLN telephony recordings into the royalty-free OGA container — perfect for open-source projects and Linux-based workflows.

Browser Playback Ready

OGA plays natively in Firefox and Chrome — your converted SLN audio is immediately embeddable in web pages.

Secure Conversion

Your PBX recordings are kept confidential. Uploaded files are erased post-conversion, outputs deleted within 24 hours.

How to convert SLN to OGA

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

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Choose oga 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 oga file right afterwards

About formats

SLN (Signed Linear) is a headerless raw audio format storing 16-bit signed linear PCM samples at 8000 Hz mono, most closely associated with Asterisk) — the open-source PBX framework developed by Digium (now Sangoma Technologies). Within Asterisk, SLN serves as the native internal audio representation: every codec transcoding operation passes through signed linear as an intermediate step. This makes SLN the backbone of Asterisk's codec translation architecture. The format contains nothing but raw samples — no headers, no metadata, no framing — so parameters must be known in advance. While this lack of self-description might seem limiting, it is actually an advantage in telephony where sample format is fixed by convention and every overhead byte matters across thousands of simultaneous channels. The 8000 Hz rate aligns with the G.711 standard for traditional telephony, capturing the full 300-3400 Hz voice band. Asterisk also supports extended variants (sln16, sln32, sln48) for wideband audio. SLN files require no decoding — just direct memory mapping — making them ideal for real-time mixing, conferencing, and prompt playback in high-density VoIP environments.
Initial release: 1999
OGA is the audio-only file extension within the Ogg container framework maintained by the Xiph.Org Foundation. While .ogg traditionally served as a catch-all extension for any Ogg-encapsulated stream, the introduction of .oga in 2007 brought clarity by explicitly signaling that a file contains only audio data. Under the hood, OGA files can carry audio encoded with Vorbis, FLAC, Speex, or Opus — the container is codec-agnostic, serving as a transport wrapper with support for chained logical bitstreams and granule-based seeking. One benefit of OGA is interoperability: applications that encounter the .oga extension can optimize for audio-only playback without probing for video tracks, resulting in faster load times and lower memory usage. Because the Ogg container and its associated codecs are entirely open-source and royalty-free, OGA avoids the patent licensing complexities that affect proprietary formats. The format supports Vorbis comment metadata for tagging artist, album, and track information in a standardized way. OGA plays natively in Firefox, Chromium-based browsers, VLC, and most Linux desktop environments, making it a practical choice for web audio distribution and archival workflows.
Initial release: 2007

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert SLN to OGA?

OGA is the audio-only variant of the Ogg container. It provides open-source, royalty-free audio storage suitable for web and Linux environments.

What software opens OGA?

VLC, Firefox, Chrome, Audacity, and most Linux media players handle OGA files natively. Android also supports the format.

How does OGA differ from OGG?

OGA uses the .oga extension to explicitly signal audio-only content, while .ogg can contain audio, video, or both.

Can I convert multiple files at once?

Yes — upload several SLN recordings and convert them all to OGA in a single batch operation.

Is my data handled securely?

SLN uploads are deleted right after conversion, and OGA files are automatically purged from servers within 24 hours.