Less searching. More cinematic sound.
Go beyond sound effect libraries and start creating your own with an AI sound effect generator. No more endless searches for sounds that don’t match your vision.
Make some noise with AI sound effect generator.
Imagine any sound effect and create it with Generate Sound Effects. Describe the effect, upload reference audio, or act it out into your mic — then easily add your high-quality effect to any video.
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- Keep it short and specific, like birds chirping
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Generate - Describe what you want to generate
- Prompt
- Suggestions
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- Variation 1
- Variation 2
- Variation 3
- Variation 4
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Create showstopping sound effects, fast.
As a web-based AI sound generator, Firefly lets you create custom sound effects for any creative project. And with intuitive input and adjustment controls, it’s easy to get started and get showstopping results.
Describe the sound or sound it out.
Type in your description — glass shattering, a lion’s roar, thunder clapping — or act it out into your mic alongside a text prompt to get the timing and intensity just right.
Upload and level it up.
Upload your own video or audio files and use sound generator AI to add effects precisely where you want in your media. You can even layer multiple sounds to create a richer, more immersive soundscape.
Captivate in a sound-on world.
From podcasts to games to films to social media, an AI sound effect generator can help you explore and create your most impactful work. Laughing crowds, sci-fi lasers, room tone, effects for a colorway drop — make some noise with Firefly.
How to generate sound effects in Firefly.
Easily create sound effects following these quick steps:
- Open Firefly.
On the Adobe Firefly homepage, go to the Audio module and select Voice to sound effects. - Upload your media.
On the Generate Sound Effects page, upload a video or audio file that you want to add sound effects to. - Sound it out.
Position the playhead where you need your effect, select Record voice and wait for the countdown — then act out your sound effect into your mic. This will help the model gauge timing, volume, and intensity. - Give some direction and generate.
Preview your recording, add a text description for additional context, and select Generate. - Pick and place it in your timeline.
Preview output variations, select your favorite, and it’ll be added to the timeline at your playhead. Repeat the process to layer in more sound effects. - Fine-tune and finesse.
Make easy adjustments right from the timeline — reposition, mute, change volume, and more. - Ship it out.
Preview and download your final composition for any creative project.
Generate studio-grade sound effects.
Create keyboard noises for an office scene, a meowing cat for your new cat treat flavor announcement, or silly effects for your next podcast episode — anything you can imagine.
Questions? We have answers.
Yes, Firefly unlocks new audio storytelling possibilities by allowing users to generate custom sound effects that enhance video generation. Creators can now produce audio through dual-input control methods, using both text prompts and recorded audio hints to guide generation while preserving intended sound characteristics.
Yes, you can use Adobe Firefly's AI sound generator royalty free to create sound effects for commercial use, provided you adhere to Adobe's guidelines, and the audio being produced is developed using the commercially released version of Firefly. All Firefly tools are designed to be safe for commercial use.
Adobe Firefly Generate Sound Effects currently supports downloading audio in WAV format for audio-only files and MP4 for video files with audio.
Yes, users can use their voice and/or audio recordings alongside text prompts to guide generation — providing greater control over the timing and loudness of generated effects.
