---
id: "b965"
language: "en"
library: "assets"
official_url: "https://freesound.org/"
profile_updated_on: "2026-10-22"
---

# Freesound

A university-maintained community library of field recordings and sound effects, with item-specific CC0, attribution or non-commercial licenses.

- Company / organization: Pompeu Fabra University
- Company country / region: Spain · Company registration
- Category: Video & sound
- Official website: [https://freesound.org/](https://freesound.org/)
- Profile updated: 2026-10-22


## Overview

A university-maintained community library of field recordings and sound effects, with item-specific CC0, attribution or non-commercial licenses.

## Usage guide & costs

### Suggested workflow

Preview by mood, use and duration, check channel, client and business coverage, retain license evidence and incorporate the asset into your own production.

[Official details](https://freesound.org/)

### Billing model

Per-file CC license

[Official details](https://freesound.org/)
[Official details](https://freesound.org/help/tos_web/)

### Before you start

Each sound has its own CC0, CC BY, CC BY-NC or other stated license. Exclude non-commercial items from commercial projects and provide required attribution; older files may differ.

[Official details](https://freesound.org/help/tos_web/)


## Access options

### Visit website · Video & sound

A university-maintained community library of field recordings and sound effects, with item-specific CC0, attribution or non-commercial licenses.

[Visit website](https://freesound.org/)

## Official sources and references

- [Official website](https://freesound.org/)
- [Documentation](https://freesound.org/help/tos_web/)

## Reading & subscriptions

- [Interactive profile](../../../products/freesound--b965.html)
- [Read](../../../read/en/products/freesound--b965.html)
- [JSON](../../../read/en/products/freesound--b965.json)

Descriptions summarize public information; consult official websites for features, pricing and regional availability.