How to make a nightcore version of a song
- Drop your track into the upload box — it decodes instantly in the browser.
- Choose a preset: 115% Soft, 125% Classic or 135% Hyper, or drag the speed + pitch slider anywhere between 105% and 150%.
- Press Apply effect and preview the lifted version.
- Download your nightcore edit as a 320 kbps MP3 or WAV.
This nightcore maker recreates the technique the genre was built on: playing a track faster so that tempo and pitch rise together. Vocals get brighter, drums hit quicker and a ballad turns into something you would hear in an AMV or a gaming montage. Because the render runs locally through the Web Audio API, your file never leaves your device and there is no queue, signup or watermark.
Creators use it for anime edits, speed-up remixes, gym playlist versions and quick experiments to see whether a chorus works at a higher key. If you would rather speed a song up while keeping the original pitch, the Sped Up Audio tool does exactly that.
FAQ
What speed should nightcore be?
The classic nightcore sound sits at about 125% of the original speed, which is this tool's default. The Soft preset at 115% keeps vocals more natural, Hyper at 135% pushes the energy further, and the slider covers everything from 105% to 150%.
What is the difference between nightcore and sped up audio?
Nightcore raises speed and pitch together, so vocals climb into the bright, high-energy register the genre is known for. Sped up audio raises only the tempo while keeping the original pitch. If you want fast but natural-sounding vocals, use our Sped Up Audio tool instead.
How do I nightcore a song for free?
Drop the song on this page, pick a preset chip, press Apply effect and download the MP3 or WAV. There is no signup, no watermark and no upload — the rendering happens on your own device, so it is done in seconds even for long tracks.
Will the vocals sound chipmunk-like at high speeds?
At 115–125% vocals stay bright but musical, which is the intended nightcore character. Beyond roughly 135% they start to sound noticeably chipmunk-like — fun for memes, less so for serious edits. Preview before downloading and dial the slider back if it is too much.