# Audio Volume Increase

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

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

- **Category:** Media

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

## Overview

The Audio Volume Increase tool boosts the volume of audio files by a specified percentage or decibel level. It accepts common audio formats and outputs to various file types, allowing for quick and precise volume adjustments.

## Inputs

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

## When to use

- When an audio recording is too quiet and needs amplification for better listening.
- For adjusting volume levels in podcasts or videos before sharing or publishing.
- When converting audio files and simultaneously increasing the volume to save time.

## How it works

- Upload your audio file in a supported format like MP3, WAV, or AAC.
- Select the mode: choose percent for relative increase or decibels for absolute gain.
- Enter the increase amount, such as 10% or 3 dB, within the allowed range.
- Pick the output format and download the processed audio file.

## Use cases

- Enhancing audio for online videos to ensure clear sound in noisy environments.
- Boosting volume in podcast episodes recorded with low microphone gain.
- Preparing audio files for presentations or public playback where louder output is needed.

## Frequently asked questions

### What audio formats can I upload?

You can upload common audio formats including MP3, WAV, AAC, and others supported by the tool.

### Is there a file size limit?

Yes, the maximum file size is 200 MB per upload.

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

No, this tool only increases volume. Use a dedicated volume decrease tool for reduction.

### What is the default increase setting?

The default is a 10% increase in volume.

### How do I choose between percent and dB modes?

Percent mode is relative and simple for basic boosts, while dB mode offers precise, absolute gain adjustments.

## 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 Decrease](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/audio-volume-decrease): Decrease 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