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enXov/freesound
Download audio files from Freesound.org without logging in - simple CLI tool
Freesound Downloader
A simple CLI tool to download audio files from Freesound.org without logging in.
Installation
git clone https://github.com/enXov/freesound.git
cd freesound
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate
pip install -r requirements.txt
Usage
# Download as MP3 (default)
./freesound https://freesound.org/people/Yahujiki/sounds/843779/
# Download as OGG
./freesound https://freesound.org/people/Yahujiki/sounds/843779/ --ogg
# Download high-quality version
./freesound https://freesound.org/people/Yahujiki/sounds/843779/ --hq
# Download multiple sounds
./freesound URL1 URL2 URL3
# Specify output directory
./freesound URL -o ~/Downloads/sounds
# Download both formats in high quality
./freesound URL --mp3 --ogg --hq
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
--mp3 |
Download MP3 format (default) |
--ogg |
Download OGG format |
--hq |
Download high-quality version |
-o, --output |
Output directory |
Requirements
- Python 3.10+
- requests
- beautifulsoup4
License
MIT
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Created February 3, 2026
Updated February 3, 2026