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Impact Sound Effects

Impact sound effects land the moment. A title card slams in. A blade connects. A logo drops in with a low thump. Some are pure designed low end built for trailers, some are real things hit hard, and some are cartoon hits for the lighter stuff. Short and loud. Wherever the hit lands, the edit lands with it.

Libraries
148
Publishers
50
Formats
Mono, stereo, M/S, surround, ambisonic
Sample rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Licence
Royalty-free for commercial work
Price range
$0 to $830
FiltersAll 148 libraries in ImpactsFilter 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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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Futuristic impact sound effects spanning 105 designed hits from subtle accents to heavier cinematic impacts, delivered in 96kHz 24-bit stereo for sci-fi productions, games, trailers, and motion graphics.
105 files · 193 MB · Metadata
-25%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This library contains 202 sound effects for gathering, building, and crafting, covering five skills, five crafting stations, structure placement, and various surface interaction sounds.
202 files · 172 MB
Was $40.00, now $30.00
Add Cozy Craft to cart
-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
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
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
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
A comprehensive collection of 546 modern sound effects spanning multiple categories, from UI backgrounds to whooshes, designed for seamless integration into digital interfaces.
546 files · 503 MB
-50%
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Recorded with contact microphones, this library features 183 metal drones and screeches. It contains high-resolution sound effects captured from household and urban objects for atmospheric design.
183 files · 1.97 GB · Metadata
Was $18.00, now $9.00
Add Moaning Metal to cart
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96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Drone sound effects featuring 20 designed underscore textures including dark bells, pipes, voice drones, energy hums, and tension tones delivered in 96kHz 24-bit stereo.
20 files · 1.75 GB · Metadata
Was $20.00, now $15.00
Add Drone (Mood) to cart
48 to 192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo.
This mini collection of 100+ cinematic sound effects features hits, whooshes, transitions, drones, and drops. Files are provided as 24-bit audio with embedded UCS metadata.
120 files · 1.90 GB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Professional swordsmen's authentic duels and medieval combat sound effects, featuring various weapons hitting shields and flesh, recorded with multiple microphone perspectives in high-quality 24-bit/192kHz format.
80 files · 1.17 GB · Metadata
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Comprehensive collection of meticulously edited sound effects featuring 258 diverse impact recordings across multiple surfaces, from asphalt and metal to ice and sci-fi elements.
258 files · 481 MB · Metadata
-16%
96 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Mono, Stereo, Ambisonic B.
Sci-fi ambisonic sound effects combining spatialized impacts, weapon blasts, trailer hits, morphing drone textures, and designed soundscapes delivered in 3rd-order Ambisonics, first-order AmbiX, and binaural formats at 96kHz/24-bit.
1,013 files · 16.5 GB
-63%
44.1 to 48 kHz, 16 to 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Cinematic trailer sound effects featuring over 100 designed risers, impacts, explosions, glitches, whooshes, tension builds, drones, stingers, and transitions for film trailers, game promos, and multimedia projects.
115 files · 127 MB · Metadata
192 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Classic cartoon-style sound effects, featuring organic recordings of instruments and props, including harmonica, accordion, violin, and slide whistle for animated movements and slapstick moments.
230 files · 704 MB · Metadata
96 kHz, 32-bit. Formats: Stereo.
Multiple tree falls and chainsaw sound effects captured from various angles, featuring detailed cutting, breaking, and impact sounds, delivered in 87 high-quality broadcast wave files with metadata.
87 files · 2.93 GB · Metadata
48 kHz, 24-bit. Formats: Stereo.
This comprehensive collection features over 1,900 impact sound effects, including metal hits, wood crashes, and designed cinematic booms, suitable for trailers, action scenes, and game development.
960 files · 2.60 GB · Metadata

Trailers, transitions, action sequences. Anywhere drama needs to land. More designed elements sit next door in the full Designed shelf, along with Production Elements, Whooshes, and Drones & Pads.

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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