Soundcloud for Web

Quick summary

SoundCloud is a free, music-focused social platform that makes it simple to upload and share your audio. Tracks and mixes you add are streamable from web browsers, and the site’s specialization in music gives it advantages over general file-hosting services.

Upload limits and accepted file types

• MP3 and AAC are supported for compressed audio.
• FLAC and AIFF work for higher-resolution uploads.
• OGG and WAVE are also accepted.
• Registered users can add up to two hours of audio in total.

How you can control access

• Make a track available to anyone, or restrict it so only invited listeners can hear it.
• Offer downloads for your files if you want listeners to keep a copy.
• Share directly to social networks so friends can play tracks without leaving those sites.

Community and discovery

• Follow other creators and listeners to see their new uploads in your feed.
• Join groups organized around genres or interests to connect with people who like the same sounds.
• The platform encourages interaction similar to microblogging, with simple follower relationships and a discovery-oriented feed.

Design and getting started

SoundCloud has an attractive, user-friendly interface and helpful walkthroughs that get new users up and running quickly. Between the sharing options, embedded players, and community features, it’s one of the easiest tools for musicians, DJs, and producers to showcase their work.