APE to MAUD Converter

Decode APE audio into Amiga MAUD format online

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Amiga Audio

Convert APE tracks into the MAUD format — essential for Amiga retro computing, preservation, and emulator projects.

Web-Based Tool

No obscure Amiga utilities needed — convert APE to MAUD directly in your browser on any modern platform.

Secure Process

Your APE uploads are erased instantly after conversion. MAUD files are purged from our servers within 24 hours.

How to convert APE to MAUD

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose maud or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your maud file right afterwards

About formats

APE is the file format of Monkey's Audio, a lossless compression algorithm created by Matt Ashland around 2000. The codec achieves some of the highest compression ratios among lossless encoders — typically reducing CD-quality audio to 50-60% of its original size, with an insane preset pushing further at the cost of speed. Every bit of the original waveform is preserved and perfectly reconstructable. The engine uses adaptive prediction filters and range coding to exploit redundancies in PCM audio, with multiple compression levels letting users balance processing time against file size. A standout advantage is superior compression density: tests frequently show APE files 2-5% smaller than equivalent FLAC or WavPack encodings. The format bundles robust tagging through APEv2 metadata, supporting album art, lyrics, and extensive catalog information. While platform support is narrower than FLAC — playback requires software like foobar2000 or VLC — audiophiles who prioritize storage efficiency without quality compromise continue to favor APE as their archival format of choice.
Initial release: 2000
MAUD is an audio file format developed by MacroSystem for the Commodore Amiga platform, introduced in the early 1990s as part of their digital video and audio production tools. Built on the Amiga IFF (Interchange File Format) chunk architecture, MAUD files organize data into clearly delineated chunks — MHDR for the header, MDAT for sample data, and optional annotation chunks for metadata. The format supports mono and stereo layouts with bit depths of 8 or 16 bits and sample rates up to 48 kHz, which represented professional-grade specifications on Amiga hardware. Both signed linear PCM and A-law/mu-law encodings are available, offering a choice between fidelity and file size. MAUD saw primary use in the Amiga video production community, where MacroSystem Retina and VLab Motion boards demanded synchronized audio that the standard 8SVX format could not deliver. Conversion support exists today through SoX and libsndfile, ensuring vintage Amiga productions remain recoverable. Three distinct advantages stand out: clean IFF-based structure that any chunk-aware parser can navigate, 16-bit stereo capability ahead of typical Amiga audio, and lightweight overhead that left maximum CPU headroom for video rendering.
Initial release: 1992

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert APE to MAUD?

MAUD is an Amiga audio format. Converting from APE is useful for retro computing enthusiasts working with Amiga hardware or emulators.

What is the MAUD format?

MAUD is a 16-bit audio format from the Commodore Amiga platform. It supports stereo and multiple sample rates for Amiga applications.

What software opens MAUD?

Amiga emulators, SoX, and specialized Amiga audio tools can handle MAUD files. It is a niche format outside the retro computing community.

Is quality preserved?

MAUD stores raw PCM audio, so no lossy compression is applied. The audio quality depends on the chosen sample rate and bit depth.

Can I convert several files at once?

Yes — upload multiple APE files and batch-convert them to MAUD simultaneously. Each file processes independently.

Is the conversion private?

APE uploads are deleted immediately. MAUD outputs are removed from our servers within 24 hours for your privacy.

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