Clicks and pops in vinyl recordings are typically caused by dust particles, scratches, static electricity, or small pits on the record surface. When the stylus encounters these imperfections, it produces a sharp transient spike in the audio signal. These transients are very short (1–5 milliseconds) but can be quite audible and distracting.

Our tool uses a multi-stage algorithm: First, it computes the short-term energy envelope of the audio and compares it against a local moving average. When a sample's energy exceeds the local threshold by a significant margin, it's flagged as a candidate click. The tool then verifies the duration — genuine clicks are very short (under 5ms), which helps distinguish them from musical transients like drum hits. Detected clicks are repaired using cubic interpolation from surrounding clean samples, effectively "bridging the gap" left by the removed transient.

When used with appropriate sensitivity settings, the tool is designed to target only very short-duration anomalies. The Standard preset balances click removal with audio preservation. However, using overly aggressive settings (Deep Clean or very high sensitivity) may soften sharp musical transients like hi-hats or plucked strings. We recommend starting with the Standard preset and fine-tuning as needed. Always preview the result before downloading.

The tool supports WAV, MP3, FLAC, OGG, AAC, and most other common audio formats that your browser can decode. For best results, we recommend using lossless formats like WAV or FLAC. The output is always 16-bit WAV at the original sample rate to preserve quality. Maximum file size is 120 MB, which covers approximately 10–12 minutes of stereo CD-quality audio.

This tool is optimized for removing discrete clicks and pops — isolated short-duration transients. Continuous crackle (surface noise) is a different type of degradation that typically requires broadband noise reduction or spectral processing techniques. For best results on recordings with heavy surface noise, consider using this tool for click removal first, then applying dedicated noise reduction software for the remaining background hiss and crackle.

All processing happens entirely within your browser using the Web Audio API. Your audio files never leave your device — nothing is uploaded to any server. This means your recordings remain completely private and secure. The trade-off is that very large files may take longer to process depending on your device's processing power.

Light: Conservative threshold — only removes the most obvious loud clicks. Minimal impact on audio quality.
Standard: Balanced setting suitable for most vinyl recordings. Removes typical clicks while preserving musical transients.
Deep Clean: Aggressive threshold — removes more clicks but may also soften very sharp musical attacks. Best for heavily damaged recordings.
Custom: Fine-tune the sensitivity slider manually for precise control over click detection.

Some clicks may have characteristics that fall below the detection threshold — they might be very low in amplitude, have a longer duration, or be masked by loud musical content. Try increasing the sensitivity or switching to Deep Clean mode. If clicks persist, they might be too integrated with the music signal, and more advanced spectral repair tools may be needed.