W64 to MAUD Converter

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No Installation

The W64 to MAUD converter runs entirely in your web browser. No plugins, no downloads, no setup — just open and go.

Intuitive Process

The W64 to MAUD converter is designed for simplicity. Upload, convert, download — done in under a minute.

Any Device Works

Run the W64 to MAUD conversion from any browser — Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, or iOS. No app installation required.

How to convert W64 to MAUD

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

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Choose maud 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 maud file right afterwards

About formats

W64 (Wave64) is a 64-bit audio container originally designed by Sonic Foundry — creators of Sound Forge — and later maintained by Sony after acquiring Sonic Foundry's desktop software division in 2003. The format directly addresses the 4 GB file-size ceiling imposed by Microsoft's 32-bit RIFF/WAV specification, a limitation that becomes problematic during long recording sessions, multi-channel captures, or high-sample-rate productions. W64 achieves this by extending chunk identifiers and size fields to 64 bits, using GUIDs instead of four-character codes. This structural change permits files to reach sizes measured in exabytes, effectively removing any practical storage constraint. The format supports arbitrary sample rates, bit depths, and channel configurations, making it well suited for film scoring, live concert recording, and scientific data acquisition. Sound Forge, Audacity, and other professional digital audio workstations provide native W64 support for seamless import and export. For engineers and producers who routinely work with long-form, high-fidelity material, W64 offers the reliability and simplicity of WAV without the frustrating size restriction.
Developer: Sonic Foundry
Initial release: 2001
MAUD is an audio file format developed by MacroSystem for the Commodore Amiga platform, introduced in the early 1990s as part of their digital video and audio production tools. Built on the Amiga IFF (Interchange File Format) chunk architecture, MAUD files organize data into clearly delineated chunks — MHDR for the header, MDAT for sample data, and optional annotation chunks for metadata. The format supports mono and stereo layouts with bit depths of 8 or 16 bits and sample rates up to 48 kHz, which represented professional-grade specifications on Amiga hardware. Both signed linear PCM and A-law/mu-law encodings are available, offering a choice between fidelity and file size. MAUD saw primary use in the Amiga video production community, where MacroSystem Retina and VLab Motion boards demanded synchronized audio that the standard 8SVX format could not deliver. Conversion support exists today through SoX and libsndfile, ensuring vintage Amiga productions remain recoverable. Three distinct advantages stand out: clean IFF-based structure that any chunk-aware parser can navigate, 16-bit stereo capability ahead of typical Amiga audio, and lightweight overhead that left maximum CPU headroom for video rendering.
Initial release: 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert W64 to MAUD?

W64 is a specialized Sony format for oversized recordings. Converting to MAUD makes the audio playable on standard devices.

What opens MAUD audio?

You can play MAUD using Amiga audio players, SoX, Audacity. It works out of the box on most systems with standard audio software.

How is audio fidelity handled during conversion?

The converter preserves maximum fidelity. If MAUD is lossless, no data is discarded. Lossy codecs apply minimal perceptible compression.

Can I convert several W64 recordings at once?

Yes — upload multiple W64 files simultaneously and convert them all to MAUD in a single batch. No need to process one at a time.

Are my W64 uploads kept private?

Yes. Uploaded W64 files are deleted right after conversion, and the MAUD output is removed from our servers within 24 hours automatically.

Do I need to install anything?

No installation needed. The W64 to MAUD converter is fully browser-based — open the page, upload your audio, and download the result.