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What is a SHN file?
SHN, or Shorten, is a lossless audio compression format developed in the late 1990s. It was one of the earliest formats to allow users to archive audio without quality loss, making it popular in live music trading communities.
Although largely replaced by more efficient formats like FLAC, SHN is still found in older bootlegs, concert recordings, and audio archives. Conversion to FLAC is often necessary for modern playback.
How to open SHN files
SHN files can be opened with Foobar2000 (with plugin), Winamp (with SHN plugin), and legacy tools like mkwACT or Trader's Little Helper.
To convert SHN to FLAC or MP3, AnyConv can simplify the process directly in your browser.
Key facts about SHN
- Full name: Shorten Compressed Audio
- Extension: .shn
- MIME type: audio/x-shorten
- Developed by: SoftSound / etree.org
- Initial release: 1999
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What is a WAV file?
WAV (Waveform Audio File Format) is a standard for storing raw and uncompressed audio developed by Microsoft and IBM. It uses PCM encoding and is known for its excellent sound quality and wide compatibility.
WAV files are widely used in professional audio environments, including recording, editing, and mastering, but they take up more space than compressed formats like MP3 or AAC.
How to open WAV files
WAV files are supported by nearly all media players including Windows Media Player, iTunes, VLC, and professional audio software like Adobe Audition and Logic Pro.
To reduce file size, you can convert WAV to MP3 or AAC easily using AnyConv.
Key facts about WAV
- Full name: Waveform Audio File Format
- Extension: .wav
- MIME type: audio/wav
- Developed by: Microsoft & IBM
- Initial release: 1991
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert SHN files?Not at all! You can convert SHN to WAV without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert SHN to WAV on AnyConv?Absolutely. All SHN and WAV files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting SHN to WAV?We do our best to preserve the original quality during SHN to WAV conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert SHN to WAV?Most conversions from SHN to WAV take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one SHN file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple SHN files to WAV at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support SHN to WAV conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting SHN to WAV on any platform.