In 1965 we invented the Dolby noise-reduction system to reduce background noise in tape recording. We haven't stopped innovating since! From the cinema to your living room, Dolby has transformed the entertainment experience. Today, Dolby technologies can be found in cinemas, professional recording studios, video games, laser discs, DVDs, mobile media, digital broadcast TV, digital cable, and satellite systems.

The 50-year story of Dolby Laboratories is defined by advancement in entertainment technology. We see the tremendous opportunities ahead, and the best is yet to come.
Dolby Milestones
"Ray's pioneering work in sound played a pivotal role in allowing Star Wars to be the truly immersive experience I had always dreamed it would be." - George Lucas, Director
Brave (2012) was the first title to use Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos provides enhanced audio experiences on smartphones
Toy Story 3 (2010) was the first movie released in Dolby Surround 7.1
A Clockwork Orange (1971) was the first movie to use Dolby Noise Reduction
Dolby Soho opened in 2019 as a way for us to introduce our technology directly to customers
In 2012, Dolby secured naming rights to the Dolby Theatre, home of the Academy Awards
In 2019, Dolby released our first direct to consumer product; Dolby Dimension headphones
"The storytelling element of sound is very important because it's part of the immersive experience. Particularly in Dolby Atmos, you can feel the music rolling all around you." - Alfonso Cuaron, Director