How can I convert a .wav or .aiff or any newer sound file format to
.sfil or .snd (System 7) version. I'm running Windows XP (SP2) and
Apple OS X (10.4 tiger).

Any help would be much appreciated.

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Pranav Patel

I'm pretty sure a Mac OS 7-9 program called SoundApp will do the job.
You can run it inside of Classic mode on your OS X machine. It is
free, but since it is a little old, it might be hard to find online. I
think I have an old copy: e-mail me at erikv4 (at) aol dot com and I
can probably send you my copy.

Cheers!

I have found the solution to this issue...

1) You need to install OS 9 on your OS X "Tiger" using the OS 9
installation disc that shipped with your Mac.
2) Go to System Preferences and select Sytem/Classic.
3) Select the "Start/Stop" tab and highlight the System Folder on your
boot HDD. Click the Start Button.
4) Download SoundApp 2.7.3 from
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macos/4124&vid=4134
5) Extract the SoundApp directory to "/Applications (Mac OS 9)"
6) Open SoundApp
7) Select File/Convert...
8) Find the sound file you wish to convert.
9) Set your settings for export:
Format: System Sound
Encoding: u-Law
Rate: No Change
Channels: No Change
Bits: 16-Bit
10) Click the Convert Button.
11) Save the file.

This file will now be recognized by "Expression X" (http://soundsetcentral.com/)

You can now create your own notifications for Entourage in Apple OS X "Tiger".

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Regards.