Typewriter Sound Effects
10 free typewriter sound effects for writing scenes and text reveals · last 0.1–6.9 s · WAV & MP3 · CC0 · no signup
Ten typewriter sound effects from a mechanical typewriter: a single key clack, the bell at the end of a line and the carriage being returned by hand. Use them for writing scenes, text reveals and title cards.
Quick picks: Metal Lever Typewriter Key 02 (0.1 s, recommended, the shortest) · Rapid Typewriter 04 (6.9 s, the longest, recommended) · Metallic Typewriter Bell 02 (0.65 s, recommended)
All 10
- 0.1 s
- 0.15 s
- 0.65 s
A mechanical typewriter's line-end bell rings once with a metallic ding, for writing scenes.
- 1.4 s
A mechanical typewriter carriage is returned by hand once, sliding with a metallic whirr before stopping, for writing scenes.
- 1.9 s
A mechanical typewriter's line-end bell rings once with a small, bright metallic ding, for writing scenes.
- 2.1 s
A mechanical typewriter carriage returns by hand once, sliding with a short metallic whirr before stopping, for writing scenes.
- 2.1 s
A typewriter platen knob turns with measured mechanical clicks, for paper adjustments and period office scenes.
- Jammed Typewriter 012.2 s2.2 s
A typewriter's keys jam with uneven clacks and a metallic rattle, for mishaps and comedy scenes.
- 2.4 s
A sheet rasps through the typewriter's feed rollers, for office scenes and document preparation.
- Rapid Typewriter 046.9 s6.9 s
Rapid typewriter keys clack in a steady stream, for newsroom scenes and writing montages.
Related sound effects
Common uses: writing scenes, text reveals.
Which typewriter variation to use
Typewriter Key files are one key press, short enough to repeat for each letter of a text reveal. Typewriter Bell files are the small ding at the end of a line. Typewriter Carriage Return files are the sliding return that starts the next line.
Need a comparison method? Try the playable examples and selection checklist.
Common questions about typewriter
Is there a typewriter typing sound?
Yes. The Typewriter Key files are single key presses; repeat one per letter for typing.
Is there a typewriter ding sound?
Yes. The Typewriter Bell files are the line-end bell ringing once.
Is there a carriage return sound?
Yes. The Typewriter Carriage Return files are the carriage returned by hand.
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