Why convert FUR to VGM?
A .vgm is a log of the exact writes sent to a sound chip, so people convert to .vgm for accurate playback in VGMPlay, archiving on sites like VGMRips, or driving real hardware. Furnace can emit this log directly from a song's playback.
How to convert FUR to VGM
Furnace (Export VGM) EASIEST
In Furnace choose File > Export VGM, select a format version (e.g. 1.70+), set loop handling and chip options, then save the .vgm.
Furnace on desktop FREE
The VGM exporter is built into every desktop build; pick the version that matches your target player or hardware.
About these formats
.FUR
Furnace Module
A .fur file is a Furnace Module, the native project file of Furnace, a free multi-system chiptune tracker. It stores a whole song as patterns, instruments, wavetables, and samples aimed at…
Open .FUR details →
.VGM
Video Game Music file
A .VGM file is associated with Video Game Music, a audio file.
Open .VGM details →Quality & what to watch
- VGM allows only a maximum of two of each chip type, so large multi-chip Furnace songs can't be exported as a single valid
.vgm. - Format versions under 1.70 ignore the mixer, and some chips are unavailable depending on the chosen VGM version.
- Sample-heavy songs produce large
.vgmfiles; enable the size/loop-trail options to keep them reasonable.
Frequently asked questions
What plays a .vgm file?
VGMPlay and many chiptune players, plus some flashcart/hardware setups that stream register writes.
Which VGM version should I pick?
Newer versions (1.70+) support more chips and the mixer; match the version to your player.
Why did my export fail?
Usually because the song uses more chips than VGM allows (max two of each type).
Is VGM lossless?
It reproduces the chip writes faithfully, so playback matches Furnace as long as the chips are supported.
