Free sound effects

Free CC0 free sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 1,541 sounds.

Most downloaded free sounds

Top 30
Spectral ethereal choir voices with ghostly vocal textures·audio, chant
0:19
Synthetic cold wind sounds evoking an arctic, frozen landscape.·ambient, arctic
0:24
A dramatic orchestral loop at 120 BPM, perfect for suspenseful moments.·ambient, atmosphere
1:30
A tense, cinematic orchestral loop at 120 BPM, ideal for suspense scenes.·ambient, atmosphere
1:22
Relaxed, chill background music with a calm and easygoing atmosphere.·background, background-music
2:30
A dramatic, suspenseful orchestral loop at 120 BPM, suitable for cinematic tension.·ambient, atmosphere
1:22
An upbeat, cheerful electronic music loop perfect for positive or playful content.·cute, beat
3:05
A continuous loop suitable for background music in video games.·background, beat
1:54
Gentle birdsong with a light breeze, ideal for peaceful nature settings.·birds, birdsong
1:00
A dark, atmospheric hip-hop loop with suspenseful elements, ideal for urban and cinematic projects.·2014, cluster
0:28
A soft, ambient background music loop designed for seamless repetition.·120-bpm, arpeggio
0:08
An easy-going, lighthearted music loop with a pleasant, breezy feel.·ad-music, beat
3:08
A short electronic techno sample with a rhythmic pattern, suitable for background or looped use.·cool, free
1:15
A cinematic soundscape evoking suspense and mystery in an urban setting.·ambiance, ambient
4:11
A short, soft musicbox melody created with stock instruments.·accordion, free
1:54
A hip-hop beat with a dark, deep vibe, created with Sylenth and drum samples.·100, 2014
0:23
A versatile background loop suitable for podcasts, interviews, or voiceovers at 90 BPM.·90, backround
4:59
Creaking of an old wooden farm gate with large hinges opening and closing.·close, closing
0:07
Re-mastered and with redundant noise reduction for wet scenes or liquid motion.·asmr, ambience
5:00
A 140 BPM four-bar funk dub loop suitable for use in various music productions or as an intro.·140, 4
0:07
A lively and cheerful instrumental track ideal for positive projects.·background-music, beat
2:16
A generic electronic music track suitable for commercials, videos, or promotional content.·advertisement, beat
3:47
A smooth blues guitar loop suitable for background music in various media, with a relaxed and soulful feel.·ambient, background
0:40
Re-mastered and with redundant noise reduction for extra clarity for wet scenes or liquid motion.·asmr, ambience
3:52
A festive Christmas melody loop created with FL Studio and FLEX, suitable for holiday projects.·christmas, flstudio
0:08
A free R&B instrumental track with smooth melodies and laid-back vibe.·beat, beats
4:02
A musical snippet suitable as the beginning of a pop track.·beat, beats
0:52
A melancholic guitar loop suitable for emotional or introspective music.·background, beat
2:12
A bright and cheerful instrumental track evoking springtime.·background-music, beat
3:18
A versatile track suitable for commercials and promotional videos.·ad, advert
3:37

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

Questions

What are free sounds used for?
Free sounds are commonly used in apps, games, videos, podcasts, and interactive media projects.
Can I use these sounds commercially?
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