AV1 to PAF Converter

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Ensoniq Compatible

PAF is native to Ensoniq PARIS workstations — converting from AV1 produces files ready for that recording hardware.

Professional Quality

PAF supports 24-bit audio — extracting from AV1 to PAF preserves high-fidelity audio for professional production.

Secure Processing

Your AV1 uploads are erased right after conversion, and PAF outputs are purged within 24 hours.

How to convert AV1 to PAF

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

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Choose paf 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 paf file right afterwards

About formats

AV1 (AOMedia Video 1) is an open, royalty-free video coding format developed by the Alliance for Open Media, a consortium whose founding members include Google, Mozilla, Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, and Intel, among others. The specification was finalized in June 2018 with the goal of providing a next-generation video codec that surpasses the compression efficiency of H.264 and HEVC while remaining free from licensing fees. AV1 achieves roughly 30-50% better compression than HEVC at equivalent visual quality, making it particularly attractive for streaming platforms seeking to reduce bandwidth costs without sacrificing viewer experience. The codec supports a broad range of features including film grain synthesis, flexible tiling for parallel processing, content-adaptive resolution switching, and a rich set of intra and inter prediction modes. Hardware decoding support has expanded rapidly across mobile processors, GPUs, and smart TVs, addressing early concerns about computational demands during encoding. AV1 has seen wide adoption from major streaming services for delivering 4K and HDR content, and it serves as the video component of the WebM container for web-based playback. The royalty-free status makes AV1 especially important for open web standards and accessible media distribution.
Initial release: June 25, 2018
PAF (Paris Audio File) is the native audio format of the Ensoniq PARIS (Professional Audio Recording Integrated System) digital audio workstation, developed by Ensoniq in the late 1990s. PARIS was a hardware/software DAW that earned a loyal following among recording engineers for its warm analog-like sound and reliable operation, with PAF serving as its primary working file container. The format stores uncompressed PCM audio at 16-bit or 24-bit resolution and standard professional sample rates (44.1, 48, and 96 kHz), preserving full fidelity without lossy compression. PAF uses a straightforward binary layout — a compact header followed by interleaved sample data — enabling efficient real-time read and write during recording sessions. One notable advantage is support for both big-endian and little-endian byte ordering, reflecting the PARIS system's cross-platform roots on Mac and PC. After Ensoniq's acquisition by E-mu Systems and then Creative Technology, the PARIS DAW was discontinued, but PAF files remain important for studios with archived projects in this format. Tools like SoX and libsndfile can read and convert PAF files, ensuring long-term accessibility.
Developer: Ensoniq
Initial release: 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert AV1 to PAF?

PAF (Paris Audio Format) is used by Ensoniq PARIS digital audio workstations — a specialized format for that recording hardware.

What opens PAF files?

Ensoniq PARIS systems, SoX, and compatible DAWs handle PAF. It is specific to the PARIS recording ecosystem.

Is PAF widely used?

PAF is a niche format tied to Ensoniq PARIS hardware. For general audio work, WAV or AIFF are more practical.

What quality does PAF support?

PAF supports 24-bit audio at professional sample rates — designed for the high-quality demands of the PARIS system.

Are my files secure?

AV1 uploads are deleted immediately. PAF outputs are removed from our servers within 24 hours.