Adding music to your videos can make them more engaging, entertaining, or emotional. Whether you’re creating a vlog, tutorial, or social media post, knowing how to add music to a video is a valuable skill. This guide will show you simple ways to do it on computer, mobile, and online.
Why Add Music to Videos?
- Enhance mood and emotion
- Make tutorials and presentations more engaging
- Add entertainment value for social media or YouTube
- Give videos a professional touch
Method 1: Adding Music on Computer
Using iMovie (Mac)
- Open iMovie and create a new project.
- Import your video (File → Import Media).
- Drag the video to the timeline.
- Import your music file and drag it to the audio track below the video.
- Adjust the music length and volume to match the video.
- Export the finished video (File → Share → File).
Using Windows Video Editor (Windows 10/11)
- Open Photos → Video Editor → New Video Project.
- Add your video to the project library.
- Drag the video to the storyboard.
- Click Custom audio → Add audio file, and select your music.
- Adjust timing and volume, then export your video.
Method 2: Adding Music on Mobile
iPhone
- Use iMovie app: Import video and audio, adjust tracks, and export.
- Other apps: InShot, Splice, or CapCut.
Android
- Use InShot, Kinemaster, or CapCut:
- Import your video.
- Tap Music or Audio and choose a file or app-provided track.
- Adjust duration, volume, and position.
- Save or share the video.
Method 3: Adding Music Online
Several online tools let you add music without installing apps:
- Kapwing (kapwing.com)
- Clideo (clideo.com/add-music-to-video)
- VEED.io (veed.io)
Steps:
- Upload your video.
- Upload or select music.
- Trim or adjust audio timing.
- Export the video with music added.
Tips for Adding Music to Videos
- Use royalty-free or licensed music to avoid copyright issues.
- Keep background music volume lower than narration or main audio.
- Match the mood and pacing of the music with your video content.
- Trim or fade music for smoother transitions.
FAQs on How to Add Music to a Video
- Can I add music to any video?
Yes, as long as the video file is accessible. - Do I need special software?
No, free apps like iMovie, InShot, or online editors work well. - How do I avoid copyright issues?
Use royalty-free music or tracks with permission. - Can I add multiple music tracks?
Yes, most editors allow layering multiple audio tracks. - Can I adjust the music volume?
Yes, all editors allow you to control audio levels. - Can I trim music to fit the video?
Yes, you can trim, fade in/out, or loop tracks. - Is it possible to add music on a phone?
Yes, apps like iMovie, InShot, CapCut, or Kinemaster make it easy. - Can I add music to videos for social media?
Absolutely, most social media apps also have built-in music features. - What audio formats are supported?
MP3, WAV, AAC, and most common audio formats are supported. - Can I remove music from a video if I change my mind?
Yes, video editors allow you to delete or replace audio tracks anytime.





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