MOD to SHN - Online Audio Converter
Convert MOD to SHN online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
About MOD to SHN
Convert MOD to SHN. MOD names both JVC's MPEG-2 camcorder files and tracker music modules. SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings. Seek tables can be sparse; verify duration after conversion..
Why convert MOD to SHN?
- Larger files than lossy shares with SHN lossless quality.
- Keep quality where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
MOD vs SHN
| Animation | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | No | No |
| Compression | lossy | lossless |
| Typical use | MOD names both JVC's MPEG-2 camcorder files and tracker music modules. | SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings. |
When not to convert MOD to SHN
- Skip SHN for the smallest share: lossless output stays large, so prefer a lossy target when sending MOD files.
- Still frames only: SHN cannot animate, so just the first frame of MOD carries over.
Limits
Starting point: MOD - MOD names both JVC's MPEG-2 camcorder files and tracker music modules. Camcorder files convert as video; tracker modules convert as audio. Seek tables can be sparse; verify duration after conversion. Encode SHN (SHN) from MOD at a bitrate near the source, and confirm the audio track before converting.
How conversion works
Conversion runs entirely in your browser with FFmpeg WASM. Files never leave your device.