Hearing Loss Simulator

  1. 1Choose a sound.
  2. 2Adjust the sliders or upload an audiogram image.
  3. 3Press Play to hear your profile.
  4. 4Ask questions in the ChatBot below.

Type of Sound

Click to preview the original sound.

MP3, M4A or WAV · up to 25 MB

Female Voice selected

Audiogram Image

Upload a clear photo or screenshot of the chart.

PNG, JPG or WebP · up to 5 MB

Review / enter values

Check each value against your chart. Blank means unreadable. All six must be 0–100 dB HL.

Hearing Profile

Each slider controls one pitch. Move right for more hearing loss.

AudiogramCustom profile
Low pitchFrequency (Hz) · High pitch
0 dB HL · no added loss100 dB HL · greater loss
What is an audiogram? A chart of the softest sounds someone can hear at different pitches. Lower points mean a louder sound is needed.
Female VoiceReady

Press Play. Start at a comfortable volume.

One profile plays in both ears.

Ask About Hearing

ChatBot

General information. Leave out personal medical details.

Ask about audiograms, hearing loss or these controls.

Educational simulation, not a hearing test. Results approximate reduced audibility.