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Make Audio Louder Online

Make any audio file louder or quieter. Free, private, runs in your browser.

How it works

01

Drop your audio file or click to upload.

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Use the slider to boost or reduce volume. The limiter prevents clipping automatically.

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Preview the adjusted audio, then download as WAV.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make an audio file louder online?

Upload your audio file to this tool, use the slider to increase volume by up to +20 dB, preview the result, and download. The entire process runs in your browser with no server upload.

Will boosting volume cause distortion or clipping?

The built-in hard limiter prevents clipping automatically. Peaks are clamped at 0 dBFS so your audio stays clean even at high boost levels. For extreme boosts (+15 dB or more), some compression of loud peaks is normal.

How many dB should I boost a quiet recording?

For most quiet voice recordings, +6 to +12 dB is enough. +6 dB doubles the perceived loudness. +12 dB quadruples it. Start with +6 and increase until it sounds right.

Can I increase MP3 volume without re-encoding?

This tool decodes your MP3, adjusts the volume at the sample level, and exports as lossless WAV. The output is higher quality than the input because WAV has no compression. If you need MP3 output, you can convert the WAV afterward.

Can I make audio quieter too?

Yes. The slider goes from -20 dB (much quieter) to +20 dB (much louder). Use negative values to reduce volume on recordings that are too loud.

Does this volume booster work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern mobile browser. No app needed. Upload your file, adjust the volume, and download the result directly to your phone.

Is there a file size or length limit?

No limits. The tool processes your file locally in the browser, so it handles files of any size or duration that your device's memory can support.

What is the difference between volume boost and normalization?

Volume boost applies a fixed gain increase (e.g., +6 dB to everything). Normalization analyzes the loudest peak and raises the entire file so that peak hits a target level. Boost is simpler. Normalization is smarter for matching loudness across multiple files.

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