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SHN to AU - Online Audio Converter
Convert SHN to AU online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert SHN to AU
Drop SHN audio here or click to select
SHN
AU (PCM 16-bit)
About SHN to AU
Convert SHN to AU. SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings. AU is Sun's simple container, usually holding 8 kHz telephony audio. Headers are minimal; verify sample rate after conversion..
Why convert SHN to AU?
- Larger files than lossy shares with AU uncompressed quality.
- Keep quality where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
SHN vs AU
| Codec | SHN | PCM 16-bit |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | lossless | uncompressed |
| Sample behavior | Full quality kept | Full quality kept |
| Typical use | SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings. | AU is Sun's simple container, usually holding 8 kHz telephony audio. |
When not to convert SHN to AU
- Skip AU for the smallest share: lossless output stays large, so prefer a lossy target when sending SHN files.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive SHN before batch AU shares.
Limits
Starting point: SHN - SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings. Seek tables can be sparse; verify duration after conversion. Headers are minimal; verify sample rate after conversion. Encode AU (PCM 16-bit) from SHN 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 SHN to AU?
Drop your SHN file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as AU instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for AU?
The default codec for AU is PCM 16-bit. 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.