Light clipping (peak 0.0 to 0.5 dBFS)
- Input
- Pico medido: +0.2 dBFS
- Expected output
- Reduzir ganho para -1 dBFS — pode mascarar artefatos menores
Files with only a few clipped peaks may sound acceptable after gain reduction.
detect and fix audio clipping
Detect and fix audio clipping: what it is, how to identify, and how to resolve
Digital clipping occurs when the signal amplitude exceeds 0 dBFS — the maximum representable in binary. Samples exceeding this limit are "clipped" to the maximum value, creating a square wave at the peaks. The auditory result is a characteristic distortion, especially noticeable in vocals and acoustic instruments.
Continue in the tool
Open full toolHow to identify clipping before and after recording
- In peak analysis, a value of 0 dBFS or above indicates clipping present in the file. In the waveform, it appears as flat regions at the top or bottom — the amplitude curve "loses" its smooth shape and becomes rectangular. In some cases, clipping is light (just a few samples) and can be partially masked with limiting and compression.
What to do when audio is clipped
Severe clipping
- Input
- Pico medido: +3 dBFS ou mais
- Expected output
- Regravar — clipping severo não pode ser corrigido em pós-produção
The waveform information that was clipped is permanently lost.
Full tool FAQ
Peak normalization increases or reduces the overall gain of an audio file so that the maximum peak amplitude reaches a defined target level — usually -1 dBFS to avoid clipping on playback systems. It is the simplest and most direct normalization method.
Frequently asked questions
Does reducing the peak with the tool remove clipping from the original file?
No. Reducing the gain only makes the clipped samples fall below 0 dBFS, but the distortion of the original waveform is still present. The only way to "fix" clipping is through waveform reconstruction (algorithmic declipping) in specialized tools — or re-recording the original audio without clipping.
Does this page replace official or professional review?
No. It helps explain the scenario and use the tool more safely, but real decisions should consider official sources, full context and qualified guidance when needed.