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Free white noise

A bright, even static sound with equal energy across frequencies.

Free forever: use the generator without an account, timer wall or subscription.

White noise generator

Generated continuously by your browser.

How white noise sounds

White noise contains equal energy per frequency, which gives it a brighter hiss than pink or brown noise. Lower volume usually makes it easier to keep in the background.

Use one steady layer

Begin with white noise at 8% to 12%. Add rain or a fan only if the plain sound feels too sharp; a busy mix defeats the purpose of a simple noise bed.

White, pink or brown?

Choose white for brightness, pink noise for a softer balance, or brown noise for deeper low-frequency weight.

Listen at a low level

Keep enough awareness to hear alarms and people around you. This is an ambient sound tool, not treatment for a hearing or sleep condition.

Does white noise cancel other sounds?

No. The generator adds a background sound; it does not remove sound from your room or replace noise-cancelling headphones. A steady background can make changes around you less noticeable, but raising it until everything else disappears is not the goal. If the hiss becomes distracting, lower it or try pink noise.

A generator, not a music playlist

This player creates a short noise buffer in the browser and loops it until paused. There are no tracks, vocals or recorded weather in this sound. For a background with natural changes, try rain sounds; for a room-like setting, compare office ambience. Playback can stop if your browser suspends or closes the tab.

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