How to Convert SF to CVU — Quick & Free
Fast, instant SF (IRCAM) to CVU conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .sf file and get .cvu in seconds.
Batch Settings
About SF (IRCAM) to CVU Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert SF to CVU online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .sf file to CocoConvert, pick CVU as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. SF is a widely used file format. CVU is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your SF file is decoded and re-encoded as CVU. Converting SF to CVU maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert SF (IRCAM) to CVU
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1. Upload SF
Drop your .sf file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select CVU
Choose .cvu from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .cvu file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert SF (IRCAM) to CVU
Your SF file is decoded and re-encoded as CVU.
Your SF file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in CVU format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
SF (IRCAM)
.sf file
| Extension | .sf |
| MIME Type | audio/x-sf |
| Category | Audio |
CVU
.cvu file
| Extension | .cvu |
| MIME Type | audio/x-cvu |
| Category | Audio |
Should You Convert SF (IRCAM) to CVU?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a CVU file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SF to CVU conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free SF to CVU conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is SF to CVU conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large audio files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded SF file and the converted CVU file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting SF to CVU lose quality?
Converting SF to CVU maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert CVU back to SF?
Yes, CocoConvert supports CVU to SF conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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