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How to License Sound Effects — Three Simple Steps

Licensing effects is simple — find, license, and download sounds with ease.

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Buy credits when you’re ready — no subscription. Use credits to license sound effects.

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Select your license, download the WAV or MP3 file, and use it in your project.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "royalty free" mean?

"Royalty free" means you pay once for a license and can use the effect according to its terms without paying additional royalties. Some uses—like advertising campaigns, product launches, or broadcasts—might require a new license. For more details on uses, please see our license types page.

Do I need credits to download sound effects?

Yes — credits let you easily license effects. You can preview freely, but credits are required to license and download the full effect.

Can I use sound effects in videos, games, or apps?

Yes. Our Standard License A covers most online uses, including sound effects in YouTube videos and social media content. For games, apps, or interactive products, the license allows up to 5,000 downloads or unit sales. If you need a license for larger distribution, please get in touch with us.

What if I need help choosing the right license?

Standard License covers: -

General

Use it in any territory / part of the world
No time limitations
The licensee can reuse in multiple projects subject to our license terms.
You can edit and/or loop the length of the music / effects for timing purposes

Video / Film production

Use on a physical medium i.e. DVD, CDROM etc. up to 5000 copies.
Video production for the web including sites like YouTube or your/company’s website etc.
- No limit on the number of video views
- Includes use on videos monetized by adverts.
Photography / video slideshows (online, wedding)
Includes corporate videos and presentations
Educational / Tutorials
Student films and festival films.
Local Television / Radio
TV / Radio programmes (excludes advertising/commercials)

Apps / Games / Software

Free to use apps, games or software
Max. 5,000 sales or subscriptions of paid apps, games or software

Audio Products

Audio Books
Podcasts
Hypnosis / Self-help
Max. 5,000 sales or subscriptions
Free to listen audio products

Other business uses

Music on Hold
In-Store Advertising
Trade Exhibitions
Conference & Seminars

Discounts for students, Charities and personal use only

Extended License covers: -

Extended License A to C

Please select from Extended license options A to C if you need to produce more than 5,000 copies of your product

For more than 1,000,000 copies please get in touch for a custom quote.

Extended D to E: Regional/National or Worldwide TV & Radio Advertising

These license options include the same uses covered in the standard license but extend its usage to include regional/national or worldwide TV and Radio advertising campaigns.

Usage on local and independent stations is covered by our standard license.

Extended F to G: National or Worldwide Theater / Cinema release (including in-theatre advertising / screening pre-roll)

These license options cover usage in large scale theatrical or cinematic productions.

If your project is a local / small production our standard license will suffice.

Extended H: Household Brands

Please select this Extended license to cover usage by blue chip / household brands. This license option allows for global, ongoing use on all known platforms with a single license fee.

Not sure? On a Budget?

If you are unsure, have a requirement not covered here, a limited budget or special requirement please get in touch.

For additional information, see our Royalty Free Music Help.

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Standard License covers: -

General

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Other business uses

Discounts for students, Charities and personal use only

Extended License covers: -

Extended License A to C

Extended D to E: Regional/National or Worldwide TV & Radio Advertising

Extended F to G: National or Worldwide Theater / Cinema release (including in-theatre advertising / screening pre-roll)

Extended H: Household Brands

Standard License covers: -

General

Video / Film production

Apps / Games / Software

Audio Products

Other business uses

Discounts for students, Charities and personal use only

Extended License covers: -

Extended License A to C

Extended D to E: Regional/National or Worldwide TV & Radio Advertising

Extended F to G: National or Worldwide Theater / Cinema release (including in-theatre advertising / screening pre-roll)

Extended H: Household Brands