Public sound effects
Free CC0 public sound effects for games, apps, videos, and podcasts. 58 sounds.
Most downloaded public sounds
Top 30Slashing bamboo swoosh for weapon attacks·air, attack
Sharp air cut whoosh from bamboo stick swing·air, attack
Turntable DJ scratch with forward and backward movements·dj, domain
Third concert hall applause recording variant·applaud, applauding
Clean bamboo stick swipe whoosh·air, attack
Sword-like swing whoosh from a bamboo stick·air, attack
Alternate concert hall audience applause recording·applaud, applauding
Fourth concert hall applause recording variant·applaud, applauding
Audience applauding in a concert hall·applaud, applauding
High quality bamboo swoosh air sound·air, attack
Double bamboo stick whoosh in quick succession·air, attack
Bamboo stick swoosh cutting through the air·air, attack
A swoosh sound generated with a bamboo stick, ideal for wind or transition effects.·air, attack
A cinematic soundscape evoking suspense and mystery in an urban setting.·ambiance, ambient
A festive Christmas bell melody with a holiday feel, suitable for seasonal projects.·domain, no
The rhythmic beeping of a pedestrian crossing signal, ideal for urban traffic scenes.·city, passing
Kids playing on a meadow in a forest park with parents nearby·ball, boys
A brief capture of city street sounds, ideal for establishing an urban environment.·city, street
The lively sounds of trams and pedestrians in Melbourne, perfect for vibrant city scenes.·air-tone, airtone
A short 8-bit music loop with a nighttime theme, created with pixel art style sounds.·8, a
A chilly winter atmosphere with birds and flowing water, great for nature settings.·ambiance, ambience
A sound design ambient loop inspired by shamanic and mystical themes, suitable for cinematic or fantasy settings.·amb, ambience
A blend of distant voices and traffic, great for nighttime urban settings.·ambiance, ambient
An 8-bit horror-themed chase music loop, creating a tense and suspenseful atmosphere.·0, 16-bit
An 8-bit style music loop with a tense, energetic feel, created with Bosca Ceoil.·8, a
A cinematic soundscape capturing the hustle and bustle of a silent busy city.·ambiance, atmosphere
An 8-bit music loop with a tense, argumentative vibe, fitting for conflict scenes in retro-style games.·0, 16-bit
An 8-bit music loop with a pixelated, retro sound, suitable for puzzle or arcade game backgrounds.·0, 16-bit
A chilly winter atmosphere filled with birds and water sounds, ideal for film or relaxation.·ambiance, ambience
A dance music loop at 123 BPM, suitable for club or electronic projects.·bad, domain
Lots of Sounds API
Get public 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=public" \
--data-urlencode "limit=10"Questions
- What are public sounds used for?
- Public 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?
- Open any sound to preview it for free. Sign in to a Lots of Sounds account to download MP3 files.