# Audio Volume Decrease

Decrease the volume of an audio file by a percentage or dB

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-volume-decrease

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** audio, volume, gain, decrease

## Overview

The Audio Volume Decrease tool reduces the volume of audio files by a specified percentage or decibel level, supporting output formats like MP3, WAV, and AAC for flexible use.

## Inputs

- **Audio File** (file): Select an audio file
- **Mode** (select)
- **Decrease Amount** (number): e.g., 10 (percent) or 3 (dB)
- **Output Format** (select)

## When to use

- When an audio file is too loud and needs to be made quieter for comfortable listening.
- When preparing audio for devices or platforms that require lower volume levels.
- When standardizing volume across multiple audio files for consistency.

## How it works

- Upload your audio file in a supported format such as MP3 or WAV.
- Select the decrease mode (percent or dB) and enter the amount to reduce volume.
- Choose the desired output format from options like MP3, AAC, or FLAC.
- Process the file and download the audio with reduced volume.

## Use cases

- Reducing podcast episode volume to ensure consistent audio levels for listeners.
- Lowering background music volume in video projects to improve dialogue clarity.
- Adjusting audio files for playback in quiet environments like libraries or offices.

## Frequently asked questions

### What audio file formats can I upload?

You can upload common audio formats like MP3, WAV, AAC, and others supported by your browser.

### Can I increase the volume with this tool?

No, this tool is designed only for decreasing volume. Use a separate tool for volume increase.

### How is the volume decrease calculated?

You can choose to decrease by a percentage (e.g., 10%) or by decibels (e.g., 3 dB) for precise control.

### What output formats are available?

Output formats include MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, Opus, FLAC, and WAV to suit different needs.

### Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the maximum file size is 200 MB as per the tool's configuration.

## Related tools

- [Audio Channel Swap](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-channel-swap): Swap the left and right channels of a stereo file
- [Audio Head](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-head): Get the first N seconds of an audio file
- [Audio Insert Silence](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-insert-silence): Insert silence at a specific timestamp in an audio file
- [Audio Key Change for Singers](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-key-change-for-singers): Transpose a song by key or semitones while preserving its duration and speed.
- [Audio Radio Effect](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-radio-effect): Simulate the sound of an old AM radio
- [Audio Tail](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-tail): Get the last N seconds of an audio file
- [Audio Volume Increase](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-volume-increase): Increase the volume of an audio file by a percentage or dB
- [Video Audio Replace](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/video-audio-replace): Replace the audio track in a video file with a new audio file while keeping the original video

## 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