Convert SF2 to DLS
| File Extension | SF2 |
| Full Name | Creative Labs SoundFont 2.0 Bank Format |
SF2 is an audio sample format. Such digital audio material contains all information, including information about instruments, that can be used to play the sound via MIDI. SF2 files store a group of audio sample definitions with a bit resolution of 16 or 24. These are called banks of sounds.
| File Extension | DLS |
| Full Name | DownLoadable Sound Format |
DLS is an extension given to files that are mainly associated with sounds or soundbanks used by electronic musical instruments. In addition to audio data, DLS files contain information on how MIDI-compatible synthesizers are to process them. DLS is called a downloadable audio format.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "SF2") to another (referred to as "DLS"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, SF2 file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format SF2 to format DLS becomes essential.
So, how can we perform SF2 to DLS file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format SF2 and transforming it into format DLS. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of SF2 to DLS converters.
Conversion from SF2 to DLS
SF2 to DLS
How to convert the SF2 file to DLS?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of SF2 to DLS. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the SF2 file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file SF2, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the SF2 file to the application
- Select the output format of the DLS file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file DLS on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted DLS file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the SF2 format:
Other conversions
to the DLS format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.