# Audio Pitch Up Increase pitch without changing speed > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-pitch-up - **Category:** Media - **Keywords:** audio, pitch, semitone, asetrate ## Overview The Audio Pitch Up tool allows you to increase the pitch of your audio files in semitones without altering the playback speed or duration. ## Inputs - **Audio File** (file): Select an audio file - **Pitch Shift (semitones)** (number): Measured in semitones. 1 whole tone = 2 semitones, e.g. -2 lowers pitch by 1 whole tone. - **Output Format** (select) ## When to use - When you need to transpose a vocal or instrumental track to a higher key to match a new arrangement. - When creating high-pitched character voices or sound effects for animations, games, and podcasts. - When correcting flat musical recordings by fine-tuning the pitch in small semitone increments. ## How it works - Upload your audio file in a supported format such as MP3, WAV, or FLAC. - Specify the pitch shift value in semitones, up to a maximum of 12 semitones. - Select your desired output format from options like MP3, AAC, or WAV. - Process the file to generate a pitch-shifted audio track that retains its original tempo. ## Use cases - Shifting backing tracks to a higher key for vocal practice and performance. - Creating squeaky, high-pitched cartoon voiceovers without speeding up the speech rate. - Fine-tuning instrument recordings that were captured slightly flat of standard concert pitch. ## Frequently asked questions ### Will raising the pitch speed up my audio? No, the tool increases the pitch independently of the playback speed, preserving the original duration of your audio. ### What is the maximum pitch increase supported? You can increase the pitch by up to 12 semitones, which is equivalent to one full octave. ### Can I adjust the pitch by fractions of a semitone? Yes, you can input decimal values with a step size of 0.1 semitones for precise tuning adjustments. ### What audio formats can I export to? You can export your processed audio to MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, Opus, FLAC, or WAV. ### Is there a file size limit for the uploaded audio? Yes, the tool supports audio files up to 100 MB in size. ## Related tools - [Audio Chipmunk Effect](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-chipmunk-effect): Increase pitch and speed for a chipmunk effect - [Audio Pitch Down](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-pitch-down): Decrease pitch without changing speed - [Audio Set Pitch](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-set-pitch): Set pitch up or down without changing speed - [Audio Set Speed](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-set-speed): Set audio playback speed without changing pitch - [Audio Slow Down](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-slow-down): Slow down audio playback without changing pitch - [Audio Speed Up](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-speed-up): Speed up audio playback without changing pitch - [Audio Tempo Change](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-tempo-change): Change audio tempo without changing pitch - [Audio Time Stretch & Pitch](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-time-stretch-pitch): Change speed without pitch, or pitch without speed ## Samples - [Copyright-Free FLAC Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/flac-samples): Lossless FLAC audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music - [Copyright-Free MP3 Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/mp3-samples): Collection of royalty-free audio samples for testing and development purposes including nature sounds, meditation music, and ambient audio - [Copyright-Free WAV Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/wav-samples): Uncompressed PCM WAV audio samples for testing and development, mirrored from MP3 set with nature sounds and meditation music - [Copyright-Free Raw PCM Audio Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/pcm-samples): Raw PCM s16le audio samples featuring nature ambience and relaxing music for waveform, playback, and conversion workflows ## Related content - [Audio Pitch, Tempo, Looping, and Reverse Playback Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/audio-pitch-tempo-remix-workflows): Compare pitch shifting, time stretching, speed changes, beat matching, looping, reverse playback, and glitch-style timing tools in one audio remix workflow hub. - [Audio Encoding and Format Conversion Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/audio-convert): Compare audio format conversion, bitrate changes, sample-rate conversion, codec swaps, and export tools in one hub for delivery and archive workflows. - [Audio Editing and Cleanup Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/audio-utility): Compare audio trimming, silence removal, fades, mixing, and denoise tools in one hub for podcast, voiceover, and music cleanup workflows. - [Audio Preview, Tone, and Effect Generator Tools](https://elysiatools.com/en/hubs/audio-generate): Compare audio preview generation, silence creation, ringtone building, fingerprinting, loudness reports, and effect-style audio generators in one hub.