TAK to GSM Converter
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Convert GSM speech recordings to WAV or MP3. If your files are still in TAK format, this page is the shortcut: TAK is a German high-ratio lossless codec — close to Monkey's Audio ratios with much faster decoding.
This converter runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly — your files never leave your device, nothing is uploaded, and there are no watermarks, sign-ups or queues. Drop in several files at once to convert them as a batch.
How TAK compares to GSM
| TAK | GSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | TAK frame structure (v1.1/v2.0) | Raw GSM frames (33 bytes/20ms) |
| Types / schema | Lossless, integer decoder | Lossy speech codec (RPE-LTP) |
| Compatibility | ffmpeg, TAK 2.x, fb2k | Asterisk, SoX, ffmpeg |
| Best for | Audiophile archive conversion | Telephony recordings |
How to convert TAK to GSM
- 1
Select your files
Drag & drop your TAK files onto the area above, or click to browse. You can add multiple files at once for batch conversion.
- 2
Convert instantly
Click "Convert to GSM". The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly — no upload, no queue, no waiting.
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Download results
Download each converted GSM file individually, or grab everything at once as a ZIP archive.
About the TAK format
TAK (Tom's lossless Audio Kompressor) chases the best ratio-per-decode-speed point: it compresses close to Monkey's Audio while decoding several times faster, and its integer-only decoder is unusually robust against bit errors — an audiophile favorite in the 2000s Windows world.
The official encoder is Windows-only, which froze the ecosystem; ffmpeg reads TAK files losslessly, so converting to FLAC unlocks them for every other platform and player.
+ Strengths
- ✓Near-APE ratios, much faster decode
- ✓Very robust against bit errors
- ✓Pipes with cuesheets for albums
! Limitations
- −Windows-only official encoder
- −Development is slow/inactive
- −Few converters besides ffmpeg
About the GSM format
GSM 06.10 is the speech codec of the original GSM mobile network — 13 kbit/s RPE-LTP that made digital cellphone calls possible in 1991 and still lives inside VoIP systems, old answering machines and Asterisk PBX recordings.
It is lossy speech, not music: converting GSM to WAV or MP3 preserves intelligibility perfectly while finally letting desktop players open the file without special codecs.
+ Strengths
- ✓Tiny bitrate for speech intelligibility
- ✓Ubiquitous in telephony systems
- ✓Decodes natively via ffmpeg
! Limitations
- −Speech-only quality — music falls apart
- −13 kbit/s artifacts are audible
- −8000 Hz sample rate only
Why convert TAK to GSM?
Think of it as moving your file to the container that fits the job. Windows-only official encoder GSM works differently: Tiny bitrate for speech intelligibility If any of that sounds like your task, run the conversion — it takes seconds and nothing leaves your device.
Frequently asked questions
Is this TAK to GSM converter really free?
Yes — completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily conversion limits. The site is supported by advertising.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device — that is what makes it instant and private.
Does it work on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android?
Yes. Anything with a modern browser works: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. No software installation is required.
Is there a file size limit for TAK to GSM?
The only limit is your device's memory, since nothing is uploaded. Files up to a few hundred megabytes work fine on a modern desktop browser; very large files simply take a little longer.
Are tags like title and artist preserved?
Tag handling varies between target formats and this conversion focuses on the audio itself. For archival copies where tags matter, keep the original file; the converted copy is for playback and sharing.
Can I convert a whole folder of TAK files?
You can select many files at once and they are processed in a single batch. Output files land in one ZIP download when there is more than one result.