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Audio-to-Video Sound Cue Mapper

Turn audio moments into a precise, editable sound-effects cue sheet. Find transients, mark by ear, sync timestamps to your video edit, and export markers ready for your workflow.

◉ Waveform timeline✦ Transient suggestions⌘ Frame-accurate markers⇩ Cue sheet export

YOUR SOUND-DESIGN WORKSPACE

Audio-to-Video Sound Cue Mapper

Listen · Mark · Refine · Deliver

Cues marked

0Confirmed cues

Detected events

0Review suggestions

Source duration

—Audio / video timeline

Project format

30 fpsNon-drop-frame timecode

04 / PREVIEW & TIMELINE

Hear it. See it. Mark it.

NO MEDIA
Your audio timeline starts here

Import a file or try the example to see a waveform.

00:00:00.000 / 00:00:00.000
Waveform & cue markers
Energy Saved cue Suggested transient Playhead

No media loaded. Waveform availability varies by codec. Manual cue marking remains available for playable media.

05 / CUE EDITOR

Perfect your sound map

Select a cue marker or add your first cue to edit timing, labels and notes.

06 / CUE SHEET

Your confirmed sound cues

Add a cue to begin building your cue sheet.

Video timeCue labelCategorySource time
No cues yet. Press M while listening to mark a moment.

07 / IMPORT & RETIME

Bring cues into your session

Append a PixelOkay CSV or Audacity label file without losing existing cues. You can undo the entire import.

Batch shifts operate on source timestamps; video start offset is a separate project setting. Invalid shifts leave all cues unchanged.

08 / EXPORT

Deliver your cue sheet

Exports are made from confirmed cues, not unreviewed suggestions. The original media is not included in project files.

CSV includes source time, video offset and non-drop-frame timecode. Audacity labels use source time. SRT markers are designed as editor reference captions, not finished subtitles.

FOR SOUND DESIGNERS, VIDEO EDITORS & CREATORS

From rough audio to a clean sound cue plan.

01

Mark with precision

Scrub to a frame, set a label, choose a cue category, and add notes for your editor or sound designer.

02

Review suggestions

Detect energy transients and accept only useful candidate times. Automatic analysis never pretends to understand the sound.

03

Hand off confidently

Export a CSV cue sheet, timecoded text report, Audacity label track, SRT reference markers, or an editable project.

Frequently asked questions

Does it identify sounds with AI?

No. The local detector looks for increases in audio energy, such as a hit or sudden transition. It does not identify sound classes. You review and label each event; specific sound recognition would require a separate trained model.

Can I use it with video?

Yes. You can import supported video files, play and scrub them, and mark sound cues on the video's timeline. Some video containers cannot be decoded by the browser's Web Audio API for waveform analysis; manual mapping still works if the video is playable.

Are files uploaded anywhere?

No. All selected media, waveform processing, cue edits and downloads are processed in your browser tab. Project JSON contains labels and timing but not the source media.

Are frame timecodes drop-frame?

No. Timecode uses integer frame rates (24, 25, 30, 50 or 60 fps) and non-drop-frame counting. If your editing project uses drop-frame timecode, convert the markers in your editor or use the exact decimal timestamps in CSV.

Can I save and reopen my work?

Yes. Download the project JSON to preserve cues and settings. When reopening, the media is not bundled: reattach your audio or video if you need playback. Verify that it is the matching source.

Mark sound cues against playable media

Load playable audio/video or the generated example, place and label cues manually, then review waveform energy-rise candidates as timing suggestions. Shift cues in batches and export a cue sheet rather than a rendered or mixed video.

Example workflow

  1. Open media or the example and set the video offset and integer non-drop-frame timecode format you need.
  2. Add cue markers manually or inspect waveform transient candidates, then edit labels, timing and batch shifts.
  3. Play back the cue positions and export CSV, SRT markers, Audacity labels, TXT or project JSON.

Authored example: Mark an audible door close by listening to the clip, then compare its timestamp with a nearby energy-rise suggestion. Keep the cue name manual and check the offset before exporting.

Limits and privacy: Transient detection finds energy changes; it does not identify sounds or use AI. The tool does not mix media or render video. Playback accepts source media up to four hours, while waveform analysis is limited to thirty minutes. Project JSON excludes media, so reattach originals; timecode is integer non-drop-frame.

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