Documentary sound effects

Free CC0 documentary sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 7 sounds.

Most downloaded documentary sounds

A rich explosion sound with deep bass, perfect for dramatic scenes.·sword, veiler
0:03
A straightforward electronic piece suitable for corporate presentations and advertisements.·advertising, business
0:59
A subtle and corporate-sounding track ideal for presentations and promotional videos.·ambient, business
0:59
Eerie alien alarm drone with reverb and sci-fi atmosphere·ambience, attack
0:24
A subtle percussive texture from a cedar branch, layered with distant traffic and wind sounds.·ambient, atmosphere
1:17
Giza Street Walking Cairo Egypt for video edits or game punctuation.·ambience, atmosphere
0:45
Giza Street Walking Cairo Egypt for video edits or game punctuation.·ambience, atmosphere
0:51

Lots of Sounds API

Get documentary sounds from code

Search the full CC0 catalog from your app, game or AI agent with the REST API or the MCP server.

curl
curl -G https://api.lotsofsounds.com/api/v1/sounds \
  -H "x-api-key: $LOS_API_KEY" \
  --data-urlencode "tags=documentary" \
  --data-urlencode "limit=10"

Questions

What are documentary sounds used for?
Documentary sounds are commonly used in apps, games, videos, podcasts, and interactive media projects.
Can I use these sounds commercially?
Yes. Every sound is CC0: free for personal and commercial use, with no attribution required. A credit link to lotsofsounds.com is appreciated but optional.
How do I download a sound?
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