# Audio Decrackler Remove crackles and subtle impulsive noise from audio files. Ideal for restoring old recordings, cassette tapes, and digitized vinyl with surface noise > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-decrackle - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** audio, decrackle, crackle, surface noise, restoration, tape, vinyl, old recording ## Overview Audio Decrackler removes crackles and subtle impulsive noise from audio files, helping restore old recordings, cassette tapes, and digitized vinyl with surface noise. ## Inputs - **Audio File** (file): Select an audio file... - **Decrackle Intensity** (select) - **Noise Profile** (select) - **Audio Smoothing** (select) ## When to use - Restore old recordings with sparse or dense crackles. - Clean digitized cassette tapes or vinyl records with surface noise. - Reduce impulsive noise while choosing how strongly to preserve the original sound. ## How it works - Upload one supported audio file in MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, MP4, or M4A format. - Select a decrackle intensity from Very Low to Very High. - Choose a noise profile that matches the recording, from Light to Extreme. - Set audio smoothing to None, Light, Medium, or Strong, then generate the processed audio file. ## Use cases - Restoring family recordings captured on cassette tapes. - Reducing surface crackles in digitized vinyl recordings. - Preparing older audio recordings for clearer listening while adjusting processing strength. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does Audio Decrackler remove? It removes crackles and subtle impulsive noise from an audio file. ### Which audio files can I upload? You can upload MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, MP4, or M4A audio files. ### How do I choose the noise profile? Choose Light for sparse crackles, Moderate for typical noise, Heavy for dense crackles, or Extreme for severe damage. ### What does decrackle intensity control? It controls how strongly the tool targets crackles, from subtle processing to maximum removal. ### What is audio smoothing? 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