OGG to PRC Converter

Create Psion Record audio files from OGG Vorbis

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Psion Native Format

PRC works on Psion EPOC organizers — convert your OGG audio into files these classic PDAs can play.

Online Encoding

No Psion development tools required — the OGG to PRC conversion runs entirely in your browser.

Vintage Compatibility

Produce authentic PRC files compatible with original Psion hardware and modern emulators alike.

How to convert OGG to PRC

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

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Choose prc 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 prc file right afterwards

About formats

OGG Vorbis is an open, royalty-free lossy audio codec inside the Ogg container format, both developed by the Xiph.Org Foundation. Vorbis was designed as a patent-free alternative to MP3 and AAC, using modified discrete cosine transform (MDCT) coding with variable bitrate encoding that adapts to signal complexity per frame. Blind listening tests have consistently shown Vorbis delivering perceptual quality matching or exceeding MP3, especially in the 96-192 kbps range. The format supports sample rates from 8 kHz to 192 kHz and 1 to 255 channels, covering everything from mono voice to surround mixes. A standout advantage is the complete absence of licensing fees — game developers, streaming platforms, and hardware makers can implement Vorbis without royalty concerns. Spotify relied on Vorbis for years as its primary streaming codec for exactly this reason. The format also handles quality degradation at low bitrates more gracefully than many competitors, which is why it remains popular in video games where storage is tight and thousands of sound effects compete for space. VLC, Firefox, Chrome, and Android all provide native Vorbis decoding.
Initial release: May 1, 2000
PRC is an audio file format associated with Psion) handheld organizers, particularly the Series 3 and Series 5 lines from the 1990s. These pocket computers included built-in microphones and basic voice recording capabilities, storing captured audio in the PRC container. The encoding is typically ADPCM-based (Adaptive Differential Pulse-Code Modulation), balancing file size against audio intelligibility given the severe storage constraints of early PDAs — the original Psion Series 3 had just 256 KB of RAM doubling as storage. PRC audio is generally mono at low sample rates (often 8 kHz), optimized for speech rather than music. One advantage was tight integration with the EPOC operating system (later evolving into Symbian), letting users embed voice notes directly in agenda entries and database records. The compact file sizes — a minute of speech consumed only a few kilobytes — made it feasible to store dozens of memos on devices with minimal memory. While PRC audio is a legacy format today, conversion tools exist for extracting recordings from archived Psion devices, which remain collectible among retro computing enthusiasts.
Developer: Psion PLC
Initial release: 1993

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert OGG to PRC?

PRC is the audio recording format for Psion PDAs and organizers. Vintage Psion users need PRC files for playback on their devices.

What reads PRC audio?

Psion EPOC-based devices, Psion Series 5, and Psion emulators play PRC audio files natively.

Is PRC similar to WVE?

Both are Psion formats, but PRC is for Psion Record (EPOC series) while WVE targets earlier SIBO-based Psion devices.

What quality does PRC offer?

PRC stores compact audio suited to Psion hardware — quality is limited to what the original devices could reproduce.

Can I convert multiple OGG files?

Upload a batch of OGG files and convert them all to PRC at once — build a collection for your Psion device.