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Why don’t you have any 48000 Hz audio files?

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Written by Austin
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Our audio files are delivered at 44.1 kHz, which is the industry standard for most music and media projects.

Why we don’t offer 48 kHz

  • Standardization: 44.1 kHz is the global standard for audio distribution and playback. Almost all streaming platforms, devices, and software default to this sample rate.

  • Compatibility: Even if contributors upload at 48 kHz, files are often down-sampled to 44.1 kHz for delivery, including in professional mastering workflows.

  • Practical quality: Without high-fidelity audio equipment, the difference between 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz is virtually impossible to hear. Most playback environments (like phones, laptops, or streaming services) won’t reproduce the distinction anyway.

  • Contributor behavior: The majority of contributors don’t upload in 48 kHz, since 44.1 kHz ensures the broadest compatibility out of the box.

In short: 44.1 kHz is ready to use everywhere — whether you’re producing music, editing video, or uploading to a streaming platform.

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