Free sounds effects to download instantly
With 36,479 individual sounds available and growing daily, we’re sure you’ll find everything you need to get your projects completed.
Growing range of free sounds packs
Need themed packs of sounds? We have a growing range of sound packs available for instant download with more added regularly.
Free, royalty free music tracks
Our range of royalty free music is free to download and use in your projects. Covering a range of genres and moods, we add more weekly.
Who are we?
We’re one of the fastest growing free sound effects libraries online, with 36,479 professional, free sounds to download instantly in mp3 or original WAV file format and upload hundreds more every week. We also have hundreds of royalty free music tracks. Our sfx and music can be used in almost any project be it non-commercial, commercial and even for broadcast.
Professional equipment
With over 20 years experience recording and creating sounds, we only use industry standard professional recorders and microphones and we and our contributors take time and care editing them in the studio. You can rest assured that our range of quality sound effects & royalty free music is up there with the best in the industry!
Excellent support
We are here for you should you have any questions, experience a problem or just want to reach out. We are speedy at replying to emails (always less that 6 hours) and even offer a Facebook group for our amazing community of users. Our support team is on hand to help anytime you need it, so just let us know if you need anything!
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