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Loudness (LUFS) Targets by Platform

Each platform normalises loudness to its own target. Master to these integrated LUFS and true-peak levels so your audio is not turned down — or left quiet — after upload.

Integrated loudness target
Max true peak

FAQ
What LUFS should I master for YouTube?

Around -14 LUFS integrated with a true peak of -1 dBTP. YouTube turns down anything louder, so mastering much hotter just loses dynamics with no loudness gain.

Why does my video sound quieter after uploading?

The platform normalised it toward its target (often -14 LUFS). Master to the target rather than as loud as possible and the perceived level stays consistent.

What is true peak and why -1 dBTP?

True peak measures inter-sample peaks that can clip after lossy encoding. Leaving 1 dB of headroom (-1 dBTP) prevents distortion once the platform re-encodes your audio.

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