3 Easy Ways to Add Music to Your Videos on CapCut

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If you want to build engagement on your CapCut videos or add a little flair, you can edit music into the background. You can add music to CapCut from TikTok, your own device, or from the free library. Here's how to add music to CapCut using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Quick Steps

  1. Add a video to your timeline.
  2. Tap Audio .
  3. Tap Sounds .
  4. Tap the TikTok logo or folder icon.
  5. Select a sound, audio, or music file.
  6. Tap the download icon to export the video.
Method 1
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Using the Mobile App

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  1. If you aren't already logged in, do so now.
  2. If you don't already have a project open, tap New Project to do so now. If it's a new project, you'll be asked to select a video. [1]
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  3. This is the tall line in the timeline. If you want music to start at the beginning of your video, make sure the line is also at the beginning.
  4. You can find this at the bottom.
  5. A new menu will open.
  6. You can choose from CapCut's digital library, TikTok original sounds, and your own audio.
    • To select a TikTok sound , tap the TikTok logo. If you aren't already logged into your TikTok account , do so now. Search or browse for a sound.
    • To select your own music, tap the folder icon. Tap From device/files , and select the music or audio file you want to use. You may need to allow permission to your library first.
    • The audio will be added to the timeline.
  7. If it isn't already selected, tap the audio on the timeline. You can edit the audio similar to video clips by using tools such as Split, Match Cut, Speed, and more.
  8. When you're finished, you can save the video by exporting it to your device. Tap the download icon at the top of the screen.
    • You can also tap Share to TikTok to upload it directly to the TikTok app.
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Using a Computer

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  1. If you aren't already signed in, do so now.
  2. If you don't already have a project open, click New Project to do so now. If it's a new project, you'll be asked to select a video
    • You can also click Import to add a new video or drag-and-drop a video onto the timeline.
  3. This is in the top menu bar.
  4. A new menu will open.
  5. You can choose from CapCut's digital music library, sound effects, brand music, and your own audio. Click the blue + icon or Add to timeline .
    • To select your own music, you must first import it into your library. Click the Import tab, and then drag and drop the music file.
    • The audio will be added to the timeline.
  6. If it isn't already selected, click the audio on the timeline. You can edit the audio by using tools such as Split, Match Cut, Speed, and more.
  7. This is at the top of the screen.
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Using the Online Editor

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  1. Go to https://www.capcut.com and click Try CapCut Online . You will see this option at the top-right corner of the page. The CapCut online video editor is a great option if you can't (or don't want to) install the desktop or mobile CapCut app.
    • You'll need to log into CapCut, which you can do using your TikTok account, Google, Facebook, or by scanning a QR code using the CapCut mobile app.
    • If you don't have an account, select a sign-in option to create one.
  2. You can click Click to upload in the center of the page to open the browsing window, or you can drag and drop a video onto the timeline.
  3. You can find this in the left panel.
  4. You can choose from CapCut's digital music library, sound effects, brand music, and your own audio. Click the blue + icon or Add to timeline .
    • To select your own music, you must first import it into your library. Click the Media tab > Upload > From computer . Select the audio file.
    • The audio will be added to the timeline.
  5. If it isn't already selected, click the audio on the timeline. You can edit the audio by using tools such as Split, Match Cut, Speed, and more.
  6. This is at the top of the screen.
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      1. ↑ https://www.capcut.com/resource/how-to-add-music-to-video

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