ElevenLabs Sound Effects

audio

by ElevenLabs · Updated February 15, 2026

ElevenLabs Sound Effects generates custom audio from text descriptions with remarkable accuracy and quality. Create everything from ambient environments and UI sounds to complex Foley effects and cinematic impacts. The model understands acoustic properties, spatial audio concepts, and temporal dynamics, producing broadcast-ready sound effects.

Best For

Sound designFoley effectsGame audioFilm SFXUI soundsAmbient soundscapes

Prompting Tips

1Be very specific about the sound: material, size, environment, distance
2Describe temporal aspects: "starts quietly and builds to a crash"
3Mention acoustic environment: "in a large cathedral" vs "in a small room"
4Use onomatopoeia alongside descriptions for clarity
5Specify duration if important for your project

Syntax & Constraints

Natural language text prompts describing the desired sound. Generates high-quality audio clips. Available via web interface and API.

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