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ElevenLabs Sound Effects — Sounds From a Description

Describe a sound in words and the AI creates it in seconds. Footsteps, weather, machinery, UI sounds, sci-fi effects and seamless background loops.

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Samples

Real outputs of the model: the request and what came out, with no retouching

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«Thunderstorm: rolling thunder and heavy rain on a roof»

ElevenLabs Sound Effects · 10s

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«Footsteps on creaking snow»

ElevenLabs Sound Effects · 5s

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«Soft in-app notification sound»

ElevenLabs Sound Effects · 3s

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«Spaceship door opening with a hiss»

ElevenLabs Sound Effects · 5s

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ElevenLabs Sound Effects v2 generates sound effects from a text description. Instead of digging through sample libraries, just write what you need to hear: "footsteps on creaking snow," "a spaceship door hissing open," or "a soft app notification sound."

Choose a duration from 3 to 22 seconds, or let the model pick one automatically. Seamless loop mode produces a sound that repeats without a noticeable seam — perfect for background atmosphere in games and videos. You can write your description in your own language, and it's translated automatically.

A 5-second sound costs 2 credits, so it's easy to run a few variations and pick the perfect one.

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ElevenLabs Sound Effects Features

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From a Description

Describe the sound in your own words, in any language

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3–22 Seconds

Or let the model choose the duration

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Seamless Loops

Background atmosphere with no seams

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Seconds per Sound

Quickly try out several variations

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Where AI Sounds Come in Handy

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Video Editing

Noises, transitions and atmosphere for videos

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Games

Footsteps, impacts, magic and UI sounds

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Apps

Notifications, clicks and button sounds

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Podcasts

Sound accents and background texture

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How to Create a Sound Effect

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Describe the Sound

What's making the sound, where and how

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Choose a Duration

From 3 to 22 seconds or "auto", plus optional looping

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Download the MP3

Ready in just a few seconds

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Example Sound Prompts

See what you can create — try it yourself

Prompt

«Thunderstorm: rolling thunder and heavy rain on a roof»

Result

10-second atmospheric sound

Prompt

«Footsteps on creaking snow»

Result

Short, realistic noise

Prompt

«Soft in-app notification sound»

Result

Pleasant UI chime

Prompt

«Spaceship door opening with a hiss»

Result

Sound for a sci-fi scene

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Pricing

Pay only for results — no subscription

All plans →
Model / operationCredits
  • ElevenLabs Sound Effects v2 · 5 s2 cr.
  • ElevenLabs Sound Effects v2 · 10 s3 cr.
  • ElevenLabs Sound Effects v2 · 22 s6 cr.

Credit packs: 150 credits for $5, 350 credits for $12, 1250 credits for $35.

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Sound Generation FAQ

What kinds of sounds can I create?+

Almost anything: nature and weather, footsteps, vehicles, machinery, weapons, magic, UI sounds and background atmosphere. For speech and music, use the voiceover and music generators instead.

Can I write the description in my own language?+

Yes, your description is automatically translated into English before generation.

What is a seamless loop?+

A sound whose end flows smoothly back into its beginning. It can be repeated endlessly — like rain noise behind a game.

Can I use the sounds in my own projects?+

Yes, the sounds you create can be used in videos, games and apps.

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