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SonicPhoto v1.33

(demo version, 3meg filesize,
last updated 2022-07-13)

Portable version here. View at KVR Audio and receive support at the forum.

Requires Windows and .NET 3.5 or higher (your PC probably already has it).
Though save is disabled, the demo lasts forever, and you can hear the output that would be produced.



SonicPhoto is an audio program to convert from pictures to sound. Use your existing photo collection or draw your own in Photoshop (or any other paint editor) and with a click of a button, watch SonicPhoto create the sound before your eyes.

Inspired by the existing PhotoSounder program from Michel Rouzic, SonicPhoto loses the internal paint editor and sound importer, but gains automatic and convincing stereo, and a unique harmony filter to help create distinct and professional effects ranging from sparkling synths and rippling arpeggios, to roaring bass and metallic drones.



Using SonicPhoto is simplicity itself. You can often achieve effective results by merely clicking "Load picture..." at the top left, and then click the green button "Create or Play sound". Following that, you might change one of the numerous slider options or finish off by saving the sound. For first time users, make sure you check out the inbuilt preset examples ("Choose a preset!" at top left) to see what you can achieve!



Pictures can be obtained in numerous ways - photos, drawings, artwork, public domain, stock art.
For creating your own pictures, try MS Paint, Photoshop, RealWorld Paint, Paint.NET, or GIMP.
For public domain (royalty free) pictures, try Pixabay.com, PublicDomainPictures.net, this giant list, or if you're prepared to pay, then perhaps iStockPhoto.com.

How it works in simple terms

If you're creating your own pictures, it is useful to have an idea of how SonicPhoto converts pictures to sound. Here is a simple example (see picture to left). See the diagonal line going upwards? That means the sound is getting higher and higher in pitch. Notice also how the line fades out to the end? That means the sound will get quieter as it gets higher. Since our diagonal line is thin, that means it will be more of a instrument or tone, rather than a noise (a more 'noisy' sound would have a thicker line).

There's another element to the picture too, the 'glowing' semi-circle at the right of the image. This sounds like a big 'clap' that starts suddenly and gradually fades out. Try drawing your own shapes, and see how they sound!

Don't forget to check out the video to see more examples, including a way to generate a simple drum track from a picture.

Features include:

  • Create an infinite variety of sounds ranging based on the patterns found in any picture
  • Instrument and harmony quantization so you can create tonal sounds
  • Dozens of in-built presets, so you can immediately try sounds out and experiment
  • Convincing stereo is automatically added to all sounds
  • Very easy to use GUI with everything you need at a click of a button
  • Well thought out system for loading and save custom projects
  • Instantly adjust the quality to suit your needs (low for preview, high for final result)
  • Unlimited upgrades to future versions, and hassle-free installation, without messing about with keys/passwords
  • Purchase full version

    Once paid, the user license lasts forever, including updates, and there's no faffing about with keys or passwords. Also included is a 30 day money-back guarantee. Any queries, please contact us.
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    Max sound time 15 sec 45 sec Unlimited
    Max wave quality 400 800 Unlimited
    Max sound quality 16 bit, 44.1Khz 16 bit, 44.1Khz 32 bit, ANY Khz
    Max stereo 25% 50%
    (often as good as 100%)
    100%
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