PCM to SHN - Online Audio Converter

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

Convert PCM to SHN

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

Output format

SHN (SHN)

Mode[i]

Simple Advanced

Quality[i]

Sample Rate[i]

Channels[i]

About PCM to SHN

Convert PCM to SHN. PCM is raw pulse-code samples with no container or headers. SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings. Seek tables can be sparse; verify duration after conversion..

Why convert PCM to SHN?

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

PCM vs SHN

Codec	PCM 16-bit	SHN
Compression	uncompressed	lossless
Sample behavior	Full quality kept	Full quality kept
Typical use	PCM is raw pulse-code samples with no container or headers.	SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings.

When not to convert PCM to SHN

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

Limits

Starting point: PCM - PCM is raw pulse-code samples with no container or headers. Sample rate and width must be set by hand since headers carry none. Seek tables can be sparse; verify duration after conversion. Encode SHN (SHN) from PCM 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 PCM to SHN?

Drop your PCM 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.