FLAC to SHN - Online Audio Converter

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

Convert FLAC to SHN

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

Output format

SHN (SHN)

Mode[i]

Simple Advanced

Quality[i]

Sample Rate[i]

Channels[i]

About FLAC to SHN

Convert FLAC to SHN. FLAC halves WAV sizes bit-for-bit with open hardware support. SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings. Seek tables can be sparse; verify duration after conversion..

Why convert FLAC to SHN?

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

FLAC vs SHN

Codec	FLAC	SHN
Compression	lossless	lossless
Sample behavior	Full quality kept	Full quality kept
Typical use	FLAC halves WAV sizes bit-for-bit with open hardware support.	SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings.

When not to convert FLAC to SHN

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

Limits

Starting point: FLAC - Bit-identical compression near half the WAV size. Apple players prefer ALAC; convert for iPhone libraries. Seek tables can be sparse; verify duration after conversion. Encode SHN (SHN) from FLAC 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 FLAC to SHN?

Drop your FLAC 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.