How to Add Music to Your Videos in CapCut

Adding music to your videos in CapCut can enhance their impact, making them more engaging and professional. Whether you’re creating content for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram, CapCut provides an easy way to add and customize music for your video projects.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to add music to your videos in CapCut, along with a helpful video tutorial and an illustrative image.

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Music in CapCut

Step 1: Open CapCut and Start a New Project

• Open the CapCut app on your device.
• Tap on “New Project” and select the video you want to edit.

Step 2: Navigate to the “Audio” Tab

• Once your video is loaded, look at the bottom menu bar.
• Tap on “Audio” to access different audio options.

Step 3: Choose Your Music Source

CapCut offers multiple ways to add music:

1. CapCut Music Library
   • Tap “Sounds” to explore CapCut’s copyright-free music collection.
   • Browse categories like Trending, Vlog, Beats, and Travel to find the perfect track.
   • Select a song and tap the download icon before adding it to your video.
2. Extract Audio from a Video
   • Tap “Extracted” and choose any video from your gallery.
   • CapCut will separate the audio, allowing you to use it in your project.
3. Record a Voiceover
   • Tap “Voiceover” and press the microphone to record in real-time.
   • This is useful for narration or commentary.
4. Upload Your Own Music
   • Tap “Files” or “Your Music” to add songs from your device.

Step 4: Edit the Music Track

Once your music is added, you can fine-tune it using the editing tools:

✅ Trim & Split: Adjust the length of the track to match your video.
✅ Adjust Volume: Lower the music volume if you’re using a voiceover.
✅ Fade In & Out: Smooth out transitions by adding fade effects.
✅ Change Speed: Slow down or speed up the audio to fit the mood.

Step 5: Export Your Video

• Once you’re happy with your edits, tap “Export” at the top-right corner.
• Choose your preferred resolution (1080p or 4K) and frame rate.
• Tap “Save”, and your video with music is ready to share!

Video Tutorial: How to Add Music in CapCut

For a comprehensive walkthrough, watch the following tutorial:

By following these steps, you can effortlessly enhance your videos with music using CapCut, creating more engaging and dynamic content for your audience.