Audio Declipper

Audio Declipper | Online Free Tool | Elysia Tools

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Key facts

Category: Media
Input types: file, select
Output type: file
Sample coverage: 4
API ready: Yes

Overview

Audio Declipper repairs clipped recordings by reconstructing peaks that exceeded the maximum amplitude, helping reduce distortion caused by overdriving or excessive gain.

When to use

Repair distortion in recordings captured with excessive input gain.
Restore clipped peaks in overloaded speech, music, or live audio recordings.
Reduce audible clipping before continuing with other audio editing work.

How it works

1Upload a supported audio file such as MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, MP4, or M4A.
2Choose a peak recovery level: Conservative, Balanced, Aggressive, or Maximum.
3Select automatic clipping detection or adjust detection sensitivity with Conservative or Aggressive detection.
4Choose post-processing to preserve the original level or add -6 dB, -3 dB, or -1 dB of headroom, then download the repaired audio file.

Use cases

Repair voice recordings distorted by a microphone or recorder input set too high.
Reduce clipping in live music recordings affected by overloaded recording levels.
Prepare overdriven or excessively boosted audio for further editing with added output headroom.

Examples

1. Repair an overloaded interview recording

Podcast editor

Background

An interview was recorded with excessive microphone gain, producing harsh distortion on loud words.

Problem

The clipped peaks make the guest's voice difficult to listen to.

How to use

Upload the interview audio file, keep clipping detection on Auto-detect, and select Balanced recovery.

Peak Recovery Level: Balanced (Recommended); Clipping Detection: Auto-detect (Recommended); Post-Processing: Balanced (-3 dB headroom)

Outcome

The tool reconstructs detected clipped peaks and creates a repaired audio file with moderate headroom.

2. Restore a loud live recording

Music producer

Background

A live performance recording contains distorted peaks from loud instruments and an overloaded recording input.

Problem

Aggressive peak distortion affects parts of the performance.

How to use

Upload the live recording and choose Maximum recovery with automatic clipping detection.

FAQ

What does the Audio Declipper repair?

It repairs clipped peaks that exceeded the maximum amplitude and caused audible distortion.

Which audio files can I upload?

You can upload MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, ADTS, OGG, MP4, or M4A audio files.

Which recovery level should I choose?

Balanced is the recommended default. Use Conservative for faster, lighter recovery and Maximum for the strongest available reconstruction.

What does clipping detection control?

It controls how the tool identifies clipped sections. Auto-detect is recommended, while Conservative is more sensitive and Aggressive is less sensitive.

Can I keep the original volume after repair?

Yes. Choose None under Post-Processing to keep the original level, or select a headroom option of -6 dB, -3 dB, or -1 dB.

Peak Recovery Level: Maximum (Best quality); Clipping Detection: Auto-detect (Recommended); Post-Processing: Conservative (-6 dB headroom)

3. Make a clipped voice memo more usable

Content creator

Background

A voice memo was recorded on a device with the input level set too high, causing occasional clipping.

Problem

The recording has short distorted sections but should retain its original overall level.

How to use

Upload the voice memo, select Conservative recovery, and leave post-processing set to None.

Peak Recovery Level: Conservative (Fast); Clipping Detection: Conservative (More sensitive); Post-Processing: None (Original level)

Outcome

Detected clipping is addressed while the repaired audio keeps its original level.

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Key facts

Overview

When to use

How it works

Use cases

Examples

1. Repair an overloaded interview recording

2. Restore a loud live recording

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