Play PAF Files Online
About PAF Files
A .paf (or .fap file) file is an audio file saved in the PARIS Audio File (PAF) format, a professional audio format developed by Ensoniq for use with the PARIS digital audio workstation (DAW). PAF files typically store uncompressed, high-quality digital audio, making them well-suited for multitrack recording, editing, and mixing in studio environments. Ensoniq designed the format to preserve audio fidelity during production rather than minimize file size, which made it popular in professional music and post-production workflows.
People are most likely to encounter PAF files in legacy PARIS DAW projects, studio archives, or older professional recording sessions. While the PARIS system is no longer widely used, these files remain valuable for engineers and archivists who need access to original recordings. Users can open and play .paf files on FileHelper.com by dragging them to this page.
Converting PAF Files
You can convert .paf or .fap files to several other formats to improve compatibility:
- Converting to MP3: Creates a widely supported audio file that is easy to share and play on most devices, though it introduces lossy compression that reduces fidelity compared to the original studio recording.
- Converting to AAC: Produces a smaller, efficient file with good sound quality that works well on modern devices, media players, and streaming platforms.
About FileHelper.com
FileHelper.com is a free web-based file utility that can open PARIS Audio files and over 150 other file formats directly in your web browser. It displays file properties, including metadata, and image EXIF data, along with information about the corresponding file type. FileHelper.com can also view and convert images to several common formats. Have an unknown file or a file without an extension? No problem — FileHelper.com can identify over 15,000 file types.