Leaves Rustling Sound Effect

📝 Description

Rustling leaves are the quietest storytellers in the foley kit — a dry, papery whisper that can mean autumn, wind, or something moving that should not be there. Context decides everything: under golden footage it is cozy; under night footage it is a horror cue. That flexibility makes it a workhorse. Use it for seasonal content and nature walks, as texture beneath outdoor dialogue, or as the suspicious sound that makes a character stop and turn. Halloween editors and cottagecore editors buy the same rustle; only the lighting differs.

📊 Sound Details

Duration

0:04

Format

MP3

File Size

62 KB

Added

June 14, 2026

⚖️ License & Source

This sound is released under the CC0 license (public domain) — free to use in personal and commercial projects, no attribution required.

Original recording by SamsCollegeAccount via Freesound. View original source →