Free & Legal Sound Resources
When creating audio or video projects, it can be challenging to find quality, free clips and music that won't set off copyright strikes. These resources can help teachers and students produce authentic and ethical online products. Be sure to check if sounds require Creative Commons attribution!
What is Creative Commons?
Sharing Openly, Sharing Globally - Creative Commons
Multilingual Support The deeds and legal codes of the CC licenses are translated into over 45 languages.
Resource Websites
- Incompetech Music - Royalty-free music by Kevin MacLeod that can be used it any project.
- dig.ccMixter - A searchable archive of free music curated by a vast community of musicians.
- Free Music Archive - A collection of music collected by the Tribe of Noise. Offers a pro version and a free version (heads up for the ads on the website!)
- FreeSound - Sound effects and music cues galore are found on this ever-growing database of sounds.
- Soundtrap Sample Packs - Within Soundtrap's digital audio platform, users can add royalty-free loops, samples, and one-shots for both podcasts and music.
- Pixabay Music - Although Pixabay is most well-known for images, their ever-growing collection of royalty-free music is definitely worth a look.
- BBC Sound Effects - An immense archive of over 33,000 audio clips from the BBC, free for personal or educational use.