Howling wind
The player previews the WAV conversion of the full recording. It has not been prepared as a seamless loop.
CC0 field recording
Howling wind sound effect.
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Listen to a recording described by its creator as wind howling in a building. Download the original OGG or a WAV conversion for an audio, video or game project; these files do not require an account.
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Howling wind in a building
Approximately 2 minutes 8 seconds, mono, 16 kHz. This is a limited-bandwidth field recording, not a pristine studio effect. Its peaks reach 0 dBFS, so begin playback at a low volume.
Creator and reuse
Where this wind recording comes from
Wikimedia Commons credits user Tvabutzku1234 with this 2011 recording and describes it as wind howling in a building. Its creator dedicated the work under CC0 1.0. See the original file page for the creator's statement and source details.
The OGG is the source file obtained from Commons. The 16-bit PCM WAV was converted for editing compatibility at the original 16 kHz sample rate; it cannot restore frequencies or detail missing from the source. The file notice records format and checksums. CC0 applies to this recording, not unrelated site content.
Use in an edit
Place wind in a scene
- Preview the recording at a low volume and find a section that fits the setting. A building howl has a different character from wind moving through trees.
- Import the WAV or supported OGG into your editor. Lower the level as needed beneath speech, and check the loudest moments against the rest of your mix.
- For a shorter cue, trim around the useful passage and fade its edges to avoid an abrupt start or end. To repeat it, inspect and crossfade loop boundaries; this recording is not guaranteed seamless.
- Play the exported project in context, including quiet speech and transitions, and retain the original file for revisions.
The free audio trimmer can prepare a shorter selection from a supported audio file. Files do not transfer automatically between tools.
Need another wind recording?
For shorter or higher-sample-rate alternatives, compare paf60's howling wind and miguelab1998's wind blowing on Freesound. Their source pages mark them CC0; a Freesound account may be needed to download. Check each source's current details and license.
For different weather ambience, preview rain or rain and thunder. If you have permission to use a mixed recording, the sound effect extractor can estimate a described source, but may change its tail or retain other sounds; AI WAV downloads require an account and credits.
Common questions
Can I use this recording commercially?
The creator dedicated the recording under CC0. Check the linked source page and the rights to any other material in your project.
Is this a seamless wind loop?
No seamless loop is promised. Choose a passage and listen to the repeated boundary; fade or crossfade where appropriate.
Is the WAV higher quality than the original?
No. It is a PCM conversion of a 16 kHz OGG recording for compatibility and cannot recover lost detail or extend its original bandwidth.