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SHN to MIDI - Online Audio Converter
Convert SHN to MIDI online. Private, client-side - no uploadrequired. Batch conversion, quality presets, codec control.
Convert SHN to MIDI
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SHN
MIDI (MIDI)
About SHN to MIDI
Convert SHN to MIDI. SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings. MIDI packages note events for synths and notation tools. No audio is stored, so playback varies by synth..
Why convert SHN to MIDI?
- Tiny files with MIDI note events (no audio samples).
- Keep quality where supported.
- Private, no upload - runs in your browser.
SHN vs MIDI
| Codec | SHN | MIDI |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | lossless | sequence |
| Sample behavior | Full quality kept | Note events - no audio samples |
| Typical use | SHN (Shorten) is the 1990s concert-trading codec for live recordings. | MIDI packages note events for synths and notation tools. |
When not to convert SHN to MIDI
- Skip MIDI for recorded sound: it stores note events, not audio, so keep the SHN recording.
- Keep a master copy: repeated exports stack small losses, so archive SHN before batch MIDI 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. No audio is stored, so playback varies by synth. Encode MIDI (MIDI) 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 MIDI?
Drop your SHN file onto this page, choose quality and codec settings, then click Convert. The result downloads as MIDI instantly. All processing runs in your browser.
What codec is used for MIDI?
The default codec for MIDI is MIDI. 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.