Foley & Objects — Cleared CC0 & Public Domain Sounds

Close-miked recordings of real physical objects — door creaks, glass breaks, paper crumples, wood knocks, plastic clicks, and other tactile interactions captured in controlled environments. Foley is the craft of recording everyday object sounds for use in post-production, and these samples are the raw material of that discipline.

How Producers Use Foley & Objects

Film and animation post-production editors replace or augment on-set audio with precise Foley: a door slam timed to the frame, a glass clink synced to a toast, paper shuffling under a desk scene. Game audio designers trigger object sounds on collision events — wood impacts for crate destruction, glass shatters for window breaks. Music producers sample Foley as percussive elements: a book slam becomes a snare layer, a pen click becomes a hi-hat, and crumpled paper fills the role of a shaker when pitched and EQ'd. Podcast producers use subtle object sounds (coffee cup set-downs, page turns) to build an intimate, present atmosphere.

FAQ

Are these Foley recordings free for commercial film and game use?

Yes. Every Foley sample here is CC0 or public domain — use them in commercial films, games, animations, and any media project with no attribution and no licensing fees.

How are these different from sound effects?

Foley specifically refers to the reproduction of everyday sound effects for film and media — physical, close-miked interactions with real objects. Sound effects (SFX) is a broader term that includes synthesized or designed sounds. This category is focused on the recorded-object end of that spectrum.

Can I use Foley samples as musical elements?

Absolutely. Many producers build percussion kits entirely from Foley: a table knock for a kick, a finger snap for a rimshot, crumpled foil for a hi-hat. Pitch, compress, and layer them like any drum sample.

What recording quality should I expect?

Most Foley here is close-miked in quiet environments with minimal room tone, so the object sound is isolated and clean. Some field-recorded Foley may have ambient noise — useful for realism but filterable if you need a dry hit.