# Roblox Audio Upload Issue

#### You:
why does every audio i upload to roblox assets show as 0 seconds

#### ChatGPT:
If **every audio asset you upload shows a duration of `0:00`**, there are a few common reasons:

### 1. It's a Roblox bug (most common)

Many developers have reported that newly uploaded audio appears as **0 seconds** in the Creator Dashboard, even though the file itself is valid. Sometimes the duration updates later, and sometimes the audio still works in-game despite displaying `0:00`. ([DevForum](https://devforum.roblox.com/t/error-when-publishing-audio/2559541?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/robloxgamedev/comments/1swf1by/all_audio_i_upload_is_0_seconds/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

### 2. The audio is still being processed

Roblox can take a while to moderate and process uploaded audio. During this period, the asset may temporarily show `0:00`. ([Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/robloxgamedev/comments/1swf1by/all_audio_i_upload_is_0_seconds/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

### 3. Unsupported or problematic audio format

Roblox supports:

- `.mp3`
- `.ogg`
- `.wav`
- `.flac`

Audio must be under 7 minutes long and meet Roblox's requirements. ([Roblox Support](https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/203314070-Audio-Files?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [roblox.fandom.com](https://roblox.fandom.com/wiki/Audio?page=1\&utm_source=chatgpt.com))

### 4. Moderation is silently failing

If the audio contains copyrighted music, speech, or something the moderation system dislikes, Roblox may accept the upload but leave the asset unusable. Some users have reported this happening even with original audio. ([Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/RobloxHelp/comments/1qv8q3q/roblox_creator_store_distribution_bug/?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/robloxgamedev/comments/1tcsftj/doubt_regarding_audio_upload/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

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## Things you can try

1. **Wait 10-30 minutes** and refresh.
2. **Upload through Roblox Studio → View → Asset Manager → Audio** instead of the website. Some users have had better results with this method. ([DevForum](https://devforum.roblox.com/t/roblox-uploaded-audio-doesnt-show-up/3020058?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
3. Export the file again as:
   - WAV (16-bit PCM, 44.1 kHz), or
   - MP3 (128-192 kbps).
4. Try a very simple test sound (for example, a 3-second beep). If even that becomes `0:00`, the problem is probably on Roblox's side.
5. Check whether the audio actually plays when inserted into your game.

### A couple of questions:

- Does the audio **play at all** in Studio or in-game, or is it completely silent?
- What format are you uploading (`.mp3`, `.wav`, etc.)?
- About how long are the files?
