About the Factory

Since 2012, we have been building the ultimate sound effects destination for Creators.

1000+
Sound Effects
20+
Sound Packs
400k+
YouTube Subscribers
275M+
Combined Views

Our Mission

Sound Effects Factory's mission is to serve creators, students, and those in the film, music, and game development industries by providing a diverse selection of high quality sound effects for free. With our quality first approach and creator focus, we aim to continue to be among the top go-to resources for those looking to elevate their projects with quality sound recordings.

This website is made possible by the YouTube community who continue to visit the channel on a daily basis. Thank you for your support!

-Kyle (SoundEffectsFactory)

Professional Quality
Free Downloads
Clear Licensing

Creator Focus

Built by creators, for creators. We understand your workflow, and that quality sound effects are hard to find.

Global Community

Connecting fans of quality sound design and creators from around the world.

Quality First

Each sound passes a strict threshold for quality. No duplicate or low quality sounds.

What Makes Us Different

We're not just another sound library. We're a comprehensive platform designed for the modern creator.

Free Downloads

Instant access to 1,000+ professional sound effects for free, no account required.

Studio Quality

We set you up for success. Every sound is professionally recorded, mastered and optimized for immediate use in your projects.

No AI policy

We are against AI generated music and sounds. All content on the site is 100% made by humans.

VIP Experience

Ad-free browsing and favorite lists available for serious creators.

Clear Licensing

No confusing terms or hidden restrictions. Simple, transparent licensing for personal and commercial use.

Advanced Search

Modern filtering, categorization and tagging system to find exactly what you need.

Our Journey

From a simple idea on YouTube, to a thriving global community of creators

2009

The Spark

Kyle (SoundEffectsFactory) has been passionate about computers and video editing since a very young age. In early 2009, Kyle created his first YouTube channel focussed on gaming content, skits with friends, and technology reviews.

Early 2012

Building the Factory

Frustrated by other complicated and expensive sound libraries, Kyle launched the SoundEffectsFactory channel on YouTube in January of 2012.

Mid 2025

Website Launch

After many years of planning, the Sound Effects Factory website was launched.

Now

Growing Strong

Today, we are proud to serve thousands of creators across the globe with our audio library!

Join the Factory

Become part of a historic community that has reshaped the sound design industry. Start creating with professional sound effects today!