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Whoosh Sound Effect

The Whoosh sound effect is a 1.3-second ambient sound. Press play to hear it, or download the MP3: it is free to use anywhere, with no credit needed.

Download MP319 KB, 1.3 s

About this sound

A smooth swell of band-passed noise, useful as a transition. Used quietly under other audio, whoosh adds atmosphere to a scene, a story or a lesson.

Details

Name
Whoosh
Category
Ambient
Length
1.30 seconds
Format
MP3, mono, 44.1 kHz
Tags
whoosh, swoosh, transition, swipe, wind
Licence
CC0 1.0 — generated by this site's own code (details)

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Questions people ask

Is the Whoosh sound effect free to use?

Yes. It is original synthesis released under CC0 1.0, so you can use it in videos, streams, games and lessons without paying or giving credit.

Can I use the Whoosh sound in a video or on a stream?

Yes. Download the MP3 (1.3 seconds, mono, 44.1 kHz) and add it to your editor, or play it from the soundboard while you record.

How was the Whoosh sound made?

A smooth swell of band-passed noise, useful as a transition. It is generated by code on this site, not recorded or sampled from anything.