Guides
Learn to use sound effects
like a pro.
In-depth guides on placing, mixing and layering SFX to make your videos sound as good as they look.
Guides
In-depth guides on placing, mixing and layering SFX to make your videos sound as good as they look.
Sound effects are the fastest way to make an edit feel professional — but only when they're placed and mixed right. These guides cover the craft end to end: which sounds belong in which moments, how loud SFX should sit against dialogue and music (whooshes around -18 to -24dB, impacts -12 to -18dB), how to avoid copyright strikes with properly licensed sounds, and what works on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts where the first second decides everything. Every technique works with the free 100-sound pack — no paid tools required.
All guides
Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know: choosing the right sound, placing it on a dedicated track, layering, and mixing levels for a professional result.
Mixing Guide
Target dB levels, ducking under dialogue, headroom, metering and everything else that separates a polished mix from an amateur one.
Social Media
Platform-specific SFX tips for short-form content. What works, what to avoid, and how to make your edits hit harder on every platform.
Licensing Guide
Royalty-free does not mean copyright-free. Learn the difference between CC0, royalty-free and attribution licenses — and how to stay safe on any platform.
Attribution Guide
CC0 and most royalty-free sounds need no credit. Creative Commons (CC BY) sounds do. Exactly when attribution is required and how to do it.
Format Guide
Edit in WAV for lossless quality, use MP3 for previews and small files. The full breakdown for editors, including the 48kHz/24-bit standard.
Content ID Guide
Usually not, if they are CC0 and not in Content ID. Why free sounds can still get claimed and how to avoid Content ID claims.