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AU to APE - Online Audio Converter
Convert AU to APE online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert AU to APE
Drop AU audio here or click to select
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APE (APE)
About AU to APE
Convert AU to APE. AU is Sun's simple container, usually holding 8 kHz telephony audio. APE (Monkey's Audio) squeezes CDs tightly with slow encoding. Decoding needs more CPU, so convert for portable players..
Why convert AU to APE?
- Larger files than lossy shares with APE lossless quality.
- Keep quality where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
AU vs APE
| Codec | PCM 16-bit | APE |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | uncompressed | lossless |
| Sample behavior | Full quality kept | Full quality kept |
| Typical use | AU is Sun's simple container, usually holding 8 kHz telephony audio. | APE (Monkey's Audio) squeezes CDs tightly with slow encoding. |
When not to convert AU to APE
- Skip APE for the smallest share: lossless output stays large, so prefer a lossy target when sending AU files.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive AU before batch APE shares.
Limits
Starting point: AU - AU is Sun's simple container, usually holding 8 kHz telephony audio. Headers are minimal; verify sample rate after conversion. Decoding needs more CPU, so convert for portable players. Encode APE (APE) from AU 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 AU to APE?
Drop your AU file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as APE instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for APE?
The default codec for APE is APE. 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.