Typewriter sound 1
Approximately 0.66 seconds · mono
Eight free CC0 recordings
Typewriter sound effects.
Preview and download.
Find a short typewriter cue for a video, game or audio edit. Preview the original WAV recordings below and download the ones you want without an account.
Listen and choose
Download typewriter sounds
These are eight short clips, each under one second, rather than a continuous typing recording. They are 22.05 kHz, 16-bit PCM WAV files; the first is mono and the others are stereo. Preview to choose the timing and character that fit your project.
Typewriter sound 2
Approximately 0.66 seconds · stereo
Typewriter sound 3
Approximately 0.57 seconds · stereo
Typewriter sound 4
Approximately 0.54 seconds · stereo
Typewriter sound 5
Approximately 0.69 seconds · stereo
Typewriter sound 6
Approximately 0.32 seconds · stereo
Typewriter sound 7
Approximately 0.28 seconds · stereo
Typewriter sound 8
Approximately 0.47 seconds · stereo
Origin and reuse
Where these sounds come from
These recordings were shared by Cassie-OrbitGames on OpenGameArt, where the creator says they were recorded on a phone. The collection is designated CC0 1.0: you can copy, modify and use the sounds commercially without attribution. We credit the creator as a courtesy. The original WAV files are provided without conversion; see the file notice for checksums and source details.
Make the sound fit
Use typewriter sounds in an edit
- Preview the clips at a comfortable volume and choose a few that fit the action. Alternate them to avoid identical repetitions.
- Place the sounds alongside text appearing on screen or a character typing. Vary the spacing to create a natural rhythm and leave room for pauses.
- Balance the cues under dialogue and music. For a shorter accent, try the audio trimmer; listen to the cut boundary to avoid an unwanted click.
- Review the final export. These short samples are not a continuous typing performance or guaranteed seamless loops.
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Common questions
Can I use these sounds in a commercial project?
The creator lists the source collection as CC0, which permits commercial use. Check the linked source for its statement, and check rights for any other assets in your project separately.
Are these long typing loops?
No. Each original file is less than a second long. Arrange several clips in an editor if you need a longer sequence and check the transitions by ear.
Why are the files 22.05 kHz?
That is the sample rate of the supplied originals. Converting to a higher sample rate can help match a project, but it will not add detail that was not present in the source.