Light Flicker Sound Effects
9 free light flicker sound effects for abandoned buildings and horror corridors, or for power cuts · last 0.4–8.8 s · WAV & MP3 · CC0 · no signup
9 variations of light flicker, from 0.4 s to 8.8 s. The variations are named by feel: Clicking, Fluorescent, Arc Lamp, Candlelight, Cartoon Bulb and more.
Quick picks: Weak Flashlight Light Flicker 07 (0.4 s, the shortest) · Distant Streetlamp Light Flicker 06 (8.8 s, the longest)
All 9
- 1.6 s
A light flickering and then going out with a click, for power cuts and scares.
- 3 s
A fluorescent light flickering on with ticking pings and a hum, for offices and garages.
- 2.1 s
An erratic arc lamp spits rapid electrical snaps, for industrial breakdowns and dangerous machinery.
- 7.9 s
A wavering candle gives off gentle, uneven crackling, for quiet vigils and dark interiors.
- 2.7 s
A comical bulb sputters through three springy squeaks, for visual gags and animated malfunctions.
- 8.8 s
A faraway streetlight gives an occasional faint buzz, for lonely streets and uneasy nighttime scenes.
- 0.4 s
A fading flashlight produces intermittent electrical sputters, for battery failures and cave exploration.
- 8.1 s
An unstable neon sign emits a wavering electric buzz, for nighttime streets and storefront scenes.
- 2.1 s
A pixelated lamp stutters with choppy electronic buzzes, for retro games and digital glitches.
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Common uses: abandoned buildings and horror corridors, power cuts.
Which light flicker variation to use
Need a comparison method? Try the playable examples and selection checklist.
Common questions about light flicker
How long are the light flicker sounds?
0.4–8.8 s: the shortest is Weak Flashlight Light Flicker 07 (0.4 s) and the longest Distant Streetlamp Light Flicker 06 (8.8 s).
Can I use light flicker sounds in a commercial project?
Yes. Every light flicker variation is CC0 1.0 public domain: commercial games, apps and videos included, with no attribution, no signup and no fee.
How were these light flicker sounds made?
They were AI-generated from text descriptions of light flicker, then measured file by file for format, length and loudness.
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