Convert SHN to MP3
This guide covers converting SHN files into MP3 files. These are compressed audio files (not lossy compression and therefore, much larger than MP3 for example). These files are still widely available online despite Shorten being outdated by newer formats such as FLAC. Since MP3 is easily the most popular audio format, it seems like a logical choice for this conversion.
Introduction & Requirements
Winamp ---> Download and Install Winamp, which we will use to convert to WAV first.
ShnAmp ---> This is a plug-in for Winamp to play Shorten audio files. Download it.
WinRAR ---> You will need WinRAR to extract the SHN plug-in.
LAME MP3 Encoder ---> You must download the LAME MP3 encoder.
Foobar 2000 ---> This is the central application that will be used for the conversion to MP3.
Download all of the above. The installation of WinAMP is briefly covered below the details of Shorten. We will use Winamp to convert first to WAV and then Foobar 2000 and the LAME MP3 encoder to convert to MP3.
What are SHN files?
SHN files contain compressed audio data. Shorten is what is known as a lossless compression; where the compressed audio can be completely restored to original quality later on. Shorten is no longer under development, yet there are still plenty of SHN files around the Internet for people to download and listen to. This article exists because SHN is still in use, and there are fewer ways of playing it nowadays.
Winamp Installation

Skins, File Associations and Feedback

When you are done, click Finish.
Winamp Player

Shnamp Plugin

Open Windows Explorer or My Computer. Either way, Navigate to C:\Program Files\Winamp\Plugins, as seen below.
Winamp Plug-in's Folder

Your plug-in is now installed. Re-start Winamp.
Is the plug-in working?

Move to the next page now to see the conversion to WAV.