MIDI to SHN - Online Audio Converter

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

Convert MIDI to SHN

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

Output format

SHN (SHN)

Mode[i]

Simple Advanced

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About MIDI to SHN

Convert MIDI to SHN. MID files store note events with no audio of their own. SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings. Seek tables can be sparse; verify duration after conversion..

Why convert MIDI to SHN?

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

MIDI vs SHN

Codec	MIDI	SHN
Compression	sequence	lossless
Sample behavior	Note events - no audio samples	Full quality kept
Typical use	MID files store note events with no audio of their own.	SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings.

When not to convert MIDI to SHN

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

Limits

Starting point: MIDI - MID files store note events with no audio of their own. Rendering needs a soundfont, which sets the final timbre. Seek tables can be sparse; verify duration after conversion. Encode SHN (SHN) from MIDI 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 MIDI to SHN?

Drop your MIDI 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.