About 8-Bit Sound Maker
Pick a starting sound on the left (coin, laser, explosion, jump...), shape it with the sliders, and press Mutate for close variations. Save the ones you like to My sounds and download each as a WAV file for your game.
By the ToolFluency team · Updated October 2026
Make retro 8-bit sound effects for your game: coins, lasers, explosions, jumps and power-ups. Shape them with sliders, mutate, and download WAV files. Free, in your browser.
How to use
- Click a starting point such as Coin / pickup or Explosion. Every click rolls a new sound of that kind, so keep clicking until one is close.
- Press Mutate to nudge every setting a little. It is the fastest way to get five variations of a sound you already like.
- Fine-tune with the sliders: Volume shape sets how the sound fades in and out, Pitch sets the note and how it slides, and Filters soften or thin it.
- Type a name and press Save to keep it in My sounds on this device. Click a saved sound to load it again.
- Press WAV to download the sound, or the link button to copy a link that opens this exact sound for someone else.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these sounds in my own game?
Yes. The sounds you make are yours to use in any project, including games you sell. No attribution is needed.
What file format do I get?
A WAV file. You can choose 8-bit or 16-bit, and 44.1, 22 or 11 kHz. Lower settings give a crunchier, more retro sound and a smaller file.
Where are my saved sounds kept?
In your browser on this device. They stay until you clear your browser data. Download the WAV files you want to keep safe.
Is this the same as sfxr?
It uses jsfxr, a public-domain version of the classic sfxr sound engine that many retro games were made with. Share links carry a standard sfxr sound code.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The layout stacks on small screens and sounds play after your first tap.
Part of ToolFluency’s library of free online tools for Creative. No account needed, no data leaves your device.