# Sandbox.SoundFile.Load

```csharp
static SoundFile Load(string filename)
```

Load a new sound from disk. Includes automatic caching.

### Parameters

- `filename` (`string`): The file path to load the sound from.

### Returns

`SoundFile`: The loaded sound file, or null if failed.

Declared in [Sandbox.SoundFile](/api/Sandbox.SoundFile).
Assembly: `Sandbox.Engine`.