SLN to PAF Converter

Encode Asterisk SLN telephony audio in PAF format online

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Framework Compatible

Convert Asterisk SLN recordings into PAF format for use with specialized audio frameworks and processing tools.

Cloud Powered

The SLN to PAF conversion runs entirely on our servers — no local codec installation or configuration needed.

Data Privacy

Your telephony recordings are handled confidentially. SLN uploads are erased, PAF outputs purged within 24 hours.

How to convert SLN to PAF

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

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Choose paf 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 paf 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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert SLN to PAF?

PAF is used by certain audio frameworks and applications. Converting SLN to PAF enables compatibility with those specific platforms.

What reads PAF files?

SoX and some specialized audio applications support PAF format playback and processing.

Does PAF preserve audio quality?

PAF supports uncompressed audio data, so the conversion preserves the full fidelity of the original SLN recording.

Is batch conversion available?

Yes — upload several SLN files and convert them all to PAF simultaneously in a single session.

Is the conversion secure?

SLN uploads are deleted right after conversion, and PAF outputs are removed from servers within 24 hours.