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A sharp breaking glass sound effect from the Samsung Audio Library, used for window smashes, accidents and sudden impact moments in videos and edits.

This clip is a clean, high-impact recording of glass shattering into pieces. It starts with a bright, sharp crack as the pane gives way, followed by a cascade of smaller shards clinking and scattering across a hard surface. The sound is sudden and attention-grabbing, instantly signaling damage, danger or a clumsy mistake. Because there is no music or voice underneath, it cuts through a scene cleanly and reads clearly even at low volume. Viewers understand the moment immediately, whether it is played for realistic action or for exaggerated comic effect after an on-screen mishap.

This recording is catalogued as part of the Samsung Audio Library collection of stock effects and is documented on sound effects reference wikis used by editors. Stock glass breaks like this one became a staple for video creators who needed a clear, royalty-style smash without recording their own. It spread through edits, games and animations where a visual break needed instant audio confirmation. It remains popular because one short shatter communicates breakage faster than an explanation, working equally well for drama, slapstick and transition effects.

Pro Tip for Usage

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Place the first crack exactly on the frame of impact and let the shard cascade ring out underneath the next line. Trim the tail if the scene cuts quickly, and avoid layering it over dialogue because the high frequencies will mask speech.

Use Cases

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  • Add to a window smash in a short skit.
  • Punctuate a clumsy drop in a comedy edit.
  • Mark a sudden accident reveal in gaming videos.
  • Use for a phone screen crack prank moment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the Samsung Audio Library breaking glass sound?
It is a short stock sound effect of a pane of glass cracking and shattering into shards. The recording captures the initial sharp break followed by smaller pieces falling and clinking, with no music, voices or other background sounds included.
Where is this breaking glass sound used?
Creators use it in videos, animations and games whenever something glass breaks on screen, such as a window, bottle or mirror. It is also used off-screen to suggest an accident, add comic timing or create a sudden transition between scenes.
How do you add this sound to a video edit?
Import the MP3 into your editor, line up the first crack with the exact frame where the glass breaks, and adjust the volume so the shatter is clear but not clipping. Let the falling shards fade naturally under the following shot.

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