Apple Podcasts Loudness Checker
Validate an episode against Apple Podcasts guidance: −16 LUFS ±1 LU, true peak ≤ −1 dBTP.
Apple Podcasts is the de-facto reference spec most podcast platforms copy. A consistent −16 LUFS across all your episodes matters more than nailing any single file — listeners notice episode-to-episode jumps more than absolute level.
🔒 Everything runs in your browser via the Web Audio API — your audio is never uploaded.
Validate an episode against Apple Podcasts guidance: −16 LUFS ±1 LU, true peak ≤ −1 dBTP.
About Apple Podcasts Loudness Checker
Validate an episode against Apple Podcasts guidance: −16 LUFS ±1 LU, true peak ≤ −1 dBTP. Apple Podcasts is the de-facto reference spec most podcast platforms copy. A consistent −16 LUFS across all your episodes matters more than nailing any single file — listeners notice episode-to-episode jumps more than absolute level.
How to use Apple Podcasts Loudness Checker
- 1Drag a file onto Apple Podcasts Loudness Checker, or click to choose one — it is analysed locally and never uploaded.
- 2Wait a moment while the tool processes the file entirely in your browser.
- 3Read the result, metrics and pass/fail verdict.
- 4Copy or export the report for your delivery, QC log or records.
Why use Apple Podcasts Loudness Checker?
- ✓Analyses your file entirely in your browser — it is never uploaded, so even confidential masters stay private.
- ✓Built on a published reference: Apple Podcasts for Creators: audio requirements.
- ✓100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.
- ✓Works on any device — desktop, tablet or phone — and keeps working offline once loaded.
Frequently asked questions
What does Apple Podcasts Loudness Checker do?+
Validate an episode against Apple Podcasts guidance: −16 LUFS ±1 LU, true peak ≤ −1 dBTP. Apple Podcasts is the de-facto reference spec most podcast platforms copy.
Is my file uploaded to a server?+
No. Apple Podcasts Loudness Checker processes your file entirely in your browser using local JavaScript and the Web platform — your media never leaves your device, so it is safe for unreleased or confidential content.
What standard or source is Apple Podcasts Loudness Checker based on?+
It follows Apple Podcasts for Creators: audio requirements. Always confirm against the current official document, as specifications and rates can change.
Is Apple Podcasts Loudness Checker free to use?+
Yes — it is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no usage limits. There is no watermark and no paywall.
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