Audio
What is a .shn file?
A .shn file is a Shorten (codec). This is an audio format.
How to open a .shn file
- VLC plays almost every audio format ever made.
- Audacity opens it for editing.
The registry records this extension against Shorten (codec), so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .shn file
- Export as .mp3 from Audacity or VLC for maximum compatibility.
The technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .shn.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorten (codec) | — | — | fmt/1961 |