Apple Podcasts for Creators Audio Requirements
Defines Apple's recommended loudness range, True Peak ceiling and BS.1770 measurement basis for podcast audio.
Reference Loudness−16 LUFS
- Integrated
- > −15 LUFS → Warn< −17 LUFS → Warn
- True Peak Max
- > −1 dBTP → Fail
Apple Podcasts
Loudness and True Peak guidance for Apple Podcasts audio.
How to Use
Copy Profile, then paste in PLVS outside a text field to review the import.
Or download the file and choose Settings → Saved Items → Import….
Confirm the import, then select the Profile in PLVS. Importing does not apply it automatically.
Details
For podcast episodes prepared against Apple Podcasts for Creators audio guidance. The Integrated band is a warning so producers can review artistic and distribution context, while the True Peak ceiling is treated as a failure. This is specifically a podcast Profile; Apple Music uses a different workflow and is not implied by this Listing.
- Reference Loudness
- −16 LUFS
- Integrated
- > −15 LUFS → Warn< −17 LUFS → Warn
- True Peak Max
- > −1 dBTP → Fail
- File Size
- 713 bytes
File Checksum
sha256:8f4f62db65adeb0532dbbf21c97e3a5677dd4154086c997e0ef849b02ebde2bb
Sources
Release History
Release 1
2026-10-14 · published
Initial curated release based on Apple Podcasts for Creators guidance.