AU to SHN - Online Audio Converter

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

Convert AU to SHN

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

Output format

SHN (SHN)

Mode[i]

Simple Advanced

Quality[i]

Sample Rate[i]

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About AU to SHN

Convert AU to SHN. AU is Sun's simple container, usually holding 8 kHz telephony audio. SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings. Seek tables can be sparse; verify duration after conversion..

Why convert AU to SHN?

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

AU vs SHN

Codec	PCM 16-bit	SHN
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.	SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings.

When not to convert AU to SHN

Skip SHN 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 SHN 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. Seek tables can be sparse; verify duration after conversion. Encode SHN (SHN) 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 SHN?

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

What codec is used for SHN?

The default codec for SHN is SHN. 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.