APE to AU - Online Audio Converter

Convert APE to AU online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.

Convert APE to AU

[+] Drop APE audio here or click to select APE

Output format

AU (PCM 16-bit)

Mode[i]

Simple Advanced

Quality[i]

Sample Rate[i]

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About APE to AU

Convert APE to AU. APE (Monkey's Audio) squeezes CDs tightly with slow encoding. AU is Sun's simple container, usually holding 8 kHz telephony audio. Headers are minimal; verify sample rate after conversion..

Why convert APE to AU?

Larger files than lossy shares with AU uncompressed quality.
Keep quality where supported.
Private, no upload - runs in your browser.

APE vs AU

Codec	APE	PCM 16-bit
Compression	lossless	uncompressed
Sample behavior	Full quality kept	Full quality kept
Typical use	APE (Monkey's Audio) squeezes CDs tightly with slow encoding.	AU is Sun's simple container, usually holding 8 kHz telephony audio.

When not to convert APE to AU

Skip AU for the smallest share: lossless output stays large, so prefer a lossy target when sending APE files.
Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive APE before batch AU shares.

Limits

Starting point: APE - APE (Monkey's Audio) squeezes CDs tightly with slow encoding. Decoding needs more CPU, so convert for portable players. Headers are minimal; verify sample rate after conversion. Encode AU (PCM 16-bit) from APE at 256k for music or 128k for speech, starting from the master.

How conversion works

Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.

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FAQ

How do I convert APE to AU?

Drop your APE file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as AU instantly. All processing runs in your browser.

What codec is used for AU?

The default codec for AU is PCM 16-bit. You can change audio parameters in Advanced mode.

How do you store my files?

We do not store any processed audio. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using FFmpeg WASM.