Sound Effects

Discover our catalog of over 200,000 unique sound effects and variations. Whoosh, cartoon, water or ghost sfx- with over 700 different royalty-free sound effects categories you are sure to find what you are looking for. Get started with our 30-day free trial!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are all sound effects royalty-free with Epidemic Sound?

    All our sound effects are royalty-free, which means no additional royalties need to be paid. However, you need an active subscription to be able to use the sound effects in your content. Read more about licensing here.

  • How do I download sound effects?

    First, log in to your account. Then simply click the "Download" arrow to the right of any track to download that sound effect straight away. The arrow is also visible on the top and bottom of your screen while listening to a track. Then simply select your preferred file format, and voilà — you’re done. Read more on how to download music from Epidemic Sound.

  • Can I download as many sound effects as I want?

    Yes, you can! You have an unlimited amount of downloads, so check out our catalog of 700+ sound effect categories and 200,000+ tracks to get started.

  • Where can I get free sound effects?

    With an Epidemic Sound account, you can download as many sound effects as you want. Start a free trial anytime, and browse for sound effects in our catalog of over 90,000 tracks. Just make sure you have an active subscription if you plan to publish our sound effects on your different content channels.

  • On what platforms can I use Epidemic Sound sound effects?

    Soundtracking with Epidemic Sound means you can publish sound effects in your content anywhere online, across all platforms. For example, on YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, or your podcast, to name a few. To avoid copyright claims, make sure you connect the channels you publish on with your Epidemic Sound account — this step is known as safelisting.

  • Can I use sound effects for commercial use?

    Yes, you’re allowed to use our royalty-free sound effects for commercial purposes, as long as you adhere to our terms and conditions and have a valid subscription in place, i.e. a Commercial or Enterprise plan.

  • Can I use sound effects on YouTube?

    Yes, as an Epidemic Sound user you can publish our music and sound effects on all platforms, including YouTube. Make sure you safelist your YouTube channel to avoid copyright claims — simply add it to your Epidemic Sound account. Check out our YouTube sound effects page for more information.