Sound libraries

Ambience Sound Effects

Ambience sound effects are the bit nobody notices until it's missing. Cut it and the scene goes dead. Get it right and nobody thinks about it, which is the whole point. In here you've got city streets from all over the world, forests at dawn, rain and thunder, cafes, seaside, room tones, battlefields and dark designed backgrounds for horror. One of these under the dialogue and you're done.

Libraries
1,056
Publishers
207
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$3 to $699
FiltersAll 1,056 libraries in AmbienceFilter by the spec, not just the subjectRecorded or designed, sample rate, bit depth, channel format, embedded metadata and file count. Narrow it down before you download anything.
Recorded or designed
RecordedDesigned

Recorded means captured in the field or a studio. Designed means built from other material.

Channel format
MonoStereoM/SSurroundAmbisonic

Mono for 3D positional audio. Ambisonic and surround for immersive mixes.

Embedded metadata
Tagged for Soundminer or UCSUntagged

Soundminer and UCS fields written into the files.

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44.1 to 96 kHz, 16 to 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Fantasy game sound effects featuring 1,505 WAV files covering dragons, medieval weapons, magic spells, creatures, castle ambiences, footsteps, treasure interactions, and RPG UI feedback designed for adventure games.
1,505 files · 1.34 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Medieval environments come alive through 400+ authentic sound effects, including tavern ambiences, church bells, blacksmith tools, and pastoral elements captured in high-definition 24-bit quality.
253 files · 1.31 GB · Metadata
-42%
44.1 to 48 kHz, 16 to 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Military warfare sound effects featuring over 1,300 files covering gunshots, explosions, radio chatter, helicopters, tanks, submarines, tactical gear foley, melee combat, and battlefield ambiences for game and film production.
1,305 files · 1.66 GB · Metadata
-53%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This UK football bundle features over 270 recordings from men's and women's matches, including authentic crowd atmospheres, fan chants, and gameplay foley sound effects like kicks and saves.
270 files · 2.56 GB · Metadata
Was $193.00, now $89.00
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-75%
48 to 96 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
A professional library of sound effects for film, television, and media, containing ambiences, Foley, impacts, and a range of detailed design elements.
451 files · 17.16 GB · Metadata
Was $40.00, now $10.00
Add Brown Bird General to cart
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Medieval battle sound effects featuring layered stems of weapons and voices, including charges, retreats, and various combat scenarios with knights, villagers, and savage warriors.
48 files · 3.93 GB · Metadata
-76%
48 to 192 kHz, 24 to 32-bit. Formats: Stereo, Surround.
A comprehensive collection of sound effects featuring natural and urban ambiences, specific objects like weapons and vehicles, and designed elements from sci-fi interfaces to mechanical sounds.
7,546 files · 220 GB · Metadata
Was $1,949.00, now $449.00
Add Everything Bundle to cart
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Authentic battlefield sound effects captured in 24-bit quality, featuring medieval weapons, charging horses, battle cries, and crowd dynamics recorded with actors in natural environments.
77 files · 93 MB · Metadata
-54%
44.1 to 96 kHz, 16 to 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Horror game sound effects featuring 1,044 files across dark ambiences, creature vocals, jumpscares, gore, footsteps, doors, magic spells, stingers, risers, and mechanical UI elements for survival horror and interactive projects.
1,044 files · 3.24 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
Featuring over 350 high-quality sound effects, this medieval warfare collection captures authentic historical elements, from battle cries to horse hooves, recorded with professional studio equipment.
220 files · 375 MB · Metadata
48 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This collection features over 1100 cinematic elements, including Shepard tones, reverses, drops, hits, whooshes, transitions, and drones, providing versatile sound effects with embedded UCS metadata for professional productions.
1,148 files · 17.2 GB · Metadata
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This collection features field recordings of bird sound effects captured in various natural ambiances. It includes multiple species interacting within different habitats.
7 files · 176 MB
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo, M/S.
Carefully recorded seaside beach sound effects featuring crisp ocean waves and seagulls, delivered in high-resolution 96kHz/24-bit stereo with seamless looping capabilities.
100 files · 1.34 GB · Metadata
-56%
48 to 96 kHz, 16 to 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Sci-fi ambience sound effects featuring 189 stereo WAV files including alien planet atmospheres, deep space drones, spaceship interiors, futuristic alarms, spacecraft pass-bys, and cosmic void soundscapes.
189 files · 6.10 GB · Metadata
-60%
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Japan field recording sound effects captured across Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and other cities, featuring pachinko parlors, train and metro interiors, street traffic, pedestrian crossings, ramen shops, suburban neighborhoods, and Tsukuba Circuit racing.
149 files · 10.3 GB · Metadata
Was $80.00, now $32.00
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48 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This library of science-fiction sound effects includes planetary ambiences, weapons, UI textures, sci-fi voices, radio transmissions, power fluctuations, and various electromagnetic system sounds.
2,512 files · 11.6 GB · Metadata
96 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Featuring 1,900+ recorded and designed sound effects, this library covers elemental textures including air thrusts, electromagnetic ambiences, fire crackles, liquid splashes, glass shatters, and gritty earth movements.
1,900 files · 24.2 GB · Metadata
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Surround.
Located throughout a vacant public building, these lengthy room tone sound effects provide authentic ambiance in surround and stereo formats with detailed metadata.
21 files · 18.5 GB · Metadata

Some of it is for laying down something subtle under a dramatic scene, some is for filling in the sonic space. Layers of realism you can feel. From the grainy textures of a busy city to the open quiet of a forest at dawn, every pack is handpicked for quality and depth.

Next door you've got Designed Ambience, Nature Ambience, Public Place Ambience, Room Tone Ambience, Urban Ambience, and Transportation Ambience.

Before you buy

Where do I start?

Tell us what you are making and we will narrow it down for you. Or start from a recordist whose work you already know. Some release here and nowhere else.

Can I use these commercially?

Yes. One licence covers commercial use, including client work, broadcast and games. No subscription, and nothing expires.

Film, games, audiobooks, all of it?

All of it. The licence does not care what you are making. Audiobooks, podcasts, film, television, games, theatre, advertising, installations.

Do you accept AI-generated sounds?

No. Every library here was recorded or designed by people. We do not accept generated audio from publishers.

How do I know a sound is in there before I pay?

Libraries publish a full tracklist, linked on the library page, and you can play the previews first. Still not sure? Ask us and we will check for you.

Will the files work with my setup?

Everything is WAV. 4,112 libraries carry embedded metadata for Soundminer and UCS, and the sample rate, bit depth and channel format are shown on the library page before you open it.

Where are the full licence terms?

On the licence page, in full, before you buy. Studio and multi-seat terms are there too.

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