Collections Creative Commons Sound Library

This listing points to a curated selection of Creative Commons audio — sound effects, loops and samples that you can use in videos, games and other projects. All items come from Freesound, a community database where contributors publish under clear CC licenses.

Key features

• Thousands of sound effects, loops and field recordings searchable by tag.
• Licenses are attached to every file, from CC0 to CC BY and CC BY-SA.
• Download individual files, not bulk archives, so attribution is easy to track.
• Free accounts let you favorite sounds and build personal collections.

Who is it for?

Video editors, game developers, podcasters and designers who need licensed audio without licensing fees. Always verify the specific CC license of each sound before publishing.

Download and usage notes

Browse Freesound and download each file under its license. CC BY and CC BY-SA require attribution; CC0 does not. Review the license text on each sound page.