✳ AUDIO DIAGNOSE
Diagnose: audio is distorted / clipping
Dynamic diagnostic state for this problem. Choose a file to run the diagnostic tree; the page rerenders with ranked causes and recommended fixes.
Direct answer
Audio clipping happens when the level is recorded or mixed above 0 dBFS. Reduce the level in your editor before exporting; loudness targets (e.g. -16 LUFS for Spotify, -14 LUFS for YouTube, -16 LUFS for podcast) keep the mix within range without clipping.
Run the diagnostic tree
The tree combines this problem's static cause ranking with the values the diagnostic engine reads from your file.