BAF Converter
Convert BAF files online for free
Drop or upload your .BAF file
How to convert your BAF file
- Click Select File above, and choose your BAF file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert BAF to another file type
The converter easily converts your BAF file to various formats—free and online. No Media Player or extra software needed.
- BAF to MP3
- BAF to WAV
- BAF to AAC
- BAF to FLAC
- BAF to OGG
- BAF to WMA
- BAF to M4A
- BAF to AIFF
- BAF to OPUS
- BAF to ALAC
- BAF to APE
- BAF to WV
Convert a file to BAF
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the BAF file type—in the best quality.
- MIDI to BAF
- AAC to BAF
- TTA to BAF
- AU to BAF
- WV to BAF
- DTS to BAF
- MID to BAF
- FLAC to BAF
- RA to BAF
- MP3 to BAF
- PCM to BAF
- WAV to BAF
About BAF files
BAF files, often associated with video game audio, are Binary Audio Format files used primarily in older gaming systems. Though efficient for game developers, BAF files can be challenging to work with for regular users due to limited compatibility with modern audio software. This makes conversion necessary for broader usability.
To convert BAF files, users can turn to software solutions like VLC Media Player and Audacity. These programs, while robust, may require additional codecs or plugins to handle BAF files. Once prepared, BAF files can be converted into various formats including MP3, WAV, OGG, and FLAC, making them more accessible for everyday use.
When converting BAF files, it's important to consider potential quality loss, especially when compressing to lossy formats like MP3. Additionally, the lack of standardized support can pose challenges, as not all software may recognize or properly render BAF files.
Despite these challenges, BAF files are a relic of gaming history and offer a unique look into early game development. However, due to the potential difficulties in handling BAF files, it's often easier and more efficient to use a service like Convert.Guru. Simply drag-and-drop your BAF files onto the website, and it will handle the conversion process into a more user-friendly format effortlessly.
The BAF Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best BAF converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.