LUFS Target Checker
Enter your master's integrated loudness and see how each DSP will treat it
Loudness normalisation to −14 LUFS. Tracks louder than −14 are turned down; quieter tracks are not turned up.
Sound Check targets −16 LUFS. Apple turns loud tracks down to match. Mastering for −16 preserves dynamic range.
Content louder than −14 LUFS is turned down. Music videos and lyric videos follow the same rule.
Tidal normalises to −14 LUFS across all quality tiers including HiFi and Master.
Amazon Music Unlimited normalises to −14 LUFS. HD and Ultra HD tiers follow the same target.
Deezer targets −15 LUFS. Tracks significantly above this will be attenuated on playback.
SoundCloud normalises uploaded tracks to −14 LUFS integrated loudness.
EBU R128 / AES streaming standard recommends −16 LUFS for podcasts and broadcast content.
Aim for −14 LUFS integrated loudness for most streaming platforms. Leave at least −1 dBTP true peak headroom to avoid inter-sample clipping after codec encoding. For acoustic or classical music, −16 to −18 LUFS often sounds better with the normalisation headroom.
LUFS Target Checker
About the LUFS Target Checker
Every major streaming platform applies loudness normalisation — your track's volume is adjusted on playback so all songs sound equally loud. Audicient's LUFS Target Checker tells you exactly how each DSP will treat your master before you submit it.
Enter your integrated loudness reading and the tool shows you the platform target, the difference in dB, and whether your track will be attenuated. It covers Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Tidal, Amazon Music, Deezer, SoundCloud, and podcast/broadcast standards.
What it does
- Live comparison against 8 platforms
- Shows exact dB difference from each target
- Flags tracks that will be turned down
- Explains each platform's normalisation policy
- Mastering tip for optimal loudness
Features
Multi-Platform Comparison
Checks your LUFS against Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Tidal, Amazon, Deezer, SoundCloud, and podcast/broadcast standards simultaneously.
Attenuation Warning
Clearly shows how many dB your track will be turned down on each platform — so you can adjust before submission.
Visual Bar Graph
A colour-coded bar for each platform shows your loudness vs. the platform target at a glance.
Frequently asked questions
What LUFS should I aim for?
−14 LUFS integrated is a safe target for most streaming platforms. Leave at least −1 dBTP true peak headroom.
Will quiet masters be boosted?
No. Streaming platforms only turn tracks down, never up. A quiet master simply plays at its natural level.
What tool measures LUFS?
Use a loudness meter in your DAW such as Youlean Loudness Meter, iZotope Insight, or the built-in loudness meter in most modern DAWs.