Cinematic sound effects
Explore and download our cinematic sound effects to evoke emotions and enhance your project with breathtaking effects such as whooshes, dramatic impacts, and big booms. Choose from over 200,000 sound effects and variations, and try Epidemic Sound for free.
Selected cinematic sounds
Popular cinematic sound effects
Boom sounds
Add depth and power to your scenes with cinematic boom sound effects, perfect for explosions, epic reveals, or impactful moments.
Riser sounds
Build tension with riser sound effects, perfect for leading up to climactic moments or dramatic shifts in your project.
Drone sounds
Set an atmospheric tone with deep, ambient drone sounds, ideal for creating suspense, mystery, or a sense of foreboding in your scenes.
What are cinematic sound effects?
Cinematic sound effects are powerful, stylised sounds designed to heighten emotion, build tension, or add impact to visuals. Whether you're scoring a trailer, short film, or dramatic video, these sounds help scenes land with more weight and atmosphere.
Common examples of cinematic sound effects include:
- Deep booms and bass-heavy hits
- Sweeping whooshes and risers for transitions
- Suspenseful drones and tonal textures
- Sharp impacts and dramatic stingers
- Ambient sounds that set mood or place (like rain, wind, or cityscapes)
Cinematic music
Enhance your cinematic sound effects with the perfect soundtrack. Browse our extensive selection of cinematic music to add depth and emotion to your film.
Cinematic sounds and more
Whether you're looking for cinematic sound effects or any other type of sound, we've got you covered. With over over 200,000 royalty-free sound effects and variations, you're sure to find the perfect match for your project.
Epidemic Sound’s sound effects can be used on any platform
With an active subscription, you can access and use our entire catalog of cinematic sound effects and more across any platform—whether it’s for your podcast, game, commercial, film, or social media. Protect yourself from copyright claims by connecting your YouTube channel or other platforms to your Epidemic Sound account.
