SHN to CAF - Online Audio Converter

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

Convert SHN to CAF

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

Output format

CAF (PCM 16-bit)

Mode[i]

Simple Advanced

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About SHN to CAF

Convert SHN to CAF. SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings. CAF is Apple's 64-bit container for large recordings beyond WAV limits. Few Windows tools open it; convert WAV for sharing..

Why convert SHN to CAF?

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

SHN vs CAF

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.	CAF is Apple's 64-bit container for large recordings beyond WAV limits.

When not to convert SHN to CAF

Skip CAF 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 CAF 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. Few Windows tools open it; convert WAV for sharing. Encode CAF (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 CAF?

Drop your SHN file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as CAF instantly. All processing runs in your browser.

What codec is used for CAF?

The default codec for CAF 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.