How to convert a .PEAK file online
Three steps, all tab.
Open your file
Drop your .PEAK file and every video, audio and subtitle track inside is listed with its codec, resolution, frame rate and language.
Preview
See frames from across your .PEAK file before you convert, even when your browser can't play the codec inside.
Convert
Pick MP4, WEBM or MP3, or repack to MKV without re-encoding. Play the result right here, then download it.
What is a .PEAK file?
Everything worth knowing about Steinberg Cubase Peak Data File.
A PEAK file is a waveform cache created automatically by Steinberg Cubase (or the discontinued Adobe Soundbooth) alongside an audio file. It stores pre-computed amplitude data so Cubase can draw waveform graphics quickly. It contains no audio, cannot be played or converted, and is safe to delete; Cubase recreates it the next time you open the project.
Programs that open .PEAK files
- Windows
- Cubase, Nuendo
- macOS
- Cubase
| Full name | Steinberg Cubase Peak Data File |
|---|---|
| Developer | Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH (Cubase); Adobe Systems (Soundbooth — secondary) |
| First released | Cubase 4 era (mid-2000s) for Cubase's waveform overview cache |
| Category | Audio & Video |
| MIME type | application/octet-stream |
Related viewers
Other free tools to open and preview your files.
Is my .PEAK file uploaded to a server?
No. Your .PEAK file is converted for you. The converted file is created in memory,.
Why is conversion slower than desktop software?
Browsers give web pages a single CPU core for this kind of work and no hardware video encoder. Short clips convert in seconds; for long 4K films a desktop app like HandBrake is faster. Use Start and Length to convert just the part you need.
Which output format should I pick?
MP4 plays on every phone, TV and browser. WEBM is an open format that's great for the web. MP3 keeps only the sound. MKV (no re-encode) is instant and lossless, but only changes the container.
Can I keep all audio tracks and subtitles?
The MKV (no re-encode) option copies every track as-is. MP4 and WEBM keep the first video and audio track, which is what most players use.
Why can't some files be converted?
Files protected with DRM (for example purchased iTunes .m4p songs or some .wmv rentals) are encrypted. We can show what's inside, but nobody can convert them without the key.
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