Foley, ambience, interfaces, impacts and sci-fi. Free SFX libraries with clear licence conditions and links straight to their creators.
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A broad archive of professional library selections for games, films and interactive projects.
Sonniss GDC licence · WAV · resolution varies · Direct download
Commercial project use is allowed. No standalone redistribution or AI/ML use. Save the licence applicable on your download date.
Read the original licence ↗Checked 20 Sept 2026Braams, drones, risers, whooshes and impacts in one compact collection.
99Sounds licence · 24-bit WAV · Free checkout
Use the FREE DOWNLOAD link; the advertised Cinematic Toolkit is a separate paid product. No standalone redistribution or noise/sleep apps. Kontakt is optional for the WAV files.
Read the original licence ↗Checked 20 Sept 2026Individual effects for video, games and podcasts, from nature recordings to transitions and interface sounds.
Mixkit SFX Free License · WAV / MP3 · Direct download
No account or attribution required. Use as part of a larger project; no standalone redistribution, stock libraries, tools, templates or rights-management registration. Paid Envato promotions are separate.
Read the original licence ↗Checked 20 Sept 2026Clicks and button sounds for menus, feedback and game interfaces.
CC0 · OGG · Direct download
No attribution required. Donation is optional; choose “Continue without donating” for the free download. The count is based on the downloaded audio folder; any preview track is excluded.
Read the original licence ↗Checked 20 Sept 2026Short impact and foley sounds for game actions and physical interactions.
CC0 · OGG · Direct download
No attribution required. Donation is optional; choose “Continue without donating” for the free download. The count is based on the downloaded audio folder; any preview track is excluded.
Read the original licence ↗Checked 20 Sept 2026Space and engine sounds for science-fiction projects.
CC0 · OGG · Direct download
No attribution required. Donation is optional; choose “Continue without donating” for the free download. The count is based on the downloaded audio folder; any preview track is excluded.
Read the original licence ↗Checked 20 Sept 2026Digital sounds and effects for games and interfaces.
CC0 · OGG · Direct download
No attribution required. Donation is optional; choose “Continue without donating” for the free download. The count is based on the downloaded audio folder; any preview track is excluded.
Read the original licence ↗Checked 20 Sept 2026A compact set of game effects for role-playing projects.
CC0 · OGG · Direct download
No attribution required. Donation is optional; choose “Continue without donating” for the free download. The count is based on the downloaded audio folder; any preview track is excluded.
Read the original licence ↗Checked 20 Sept 2026Searchable effects across everyday objects, locations and designed sounds.
ZapSplat Standard · MP3 on free plan · Free account
The Basic plan requires attribution and has download limits. WAV and removal of attribution are paid features. No standalone redistribution or AI training.
Read the original licence ↗Checked 20 Sept 2026Individual field recordings and designed sounds uploaded by the community.
Per-file Creative Commons · WAV, FLAC, MP3, OGG, AIFF · Free account
CC0, CC BY and CC BY-NC coexist. Check each sound: NC excludes commercial use; BY requires credit. A free download does not mean unrestricted use.
Read the original licence ↗Checked 20 Sept 2026Try another category or clear a filter.
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