How to Select & Add Great Music to Your CapCut Videos

Introduction

CapCut is an accessible and powerful video editing tool, perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Adding the right music to your videos can enhance their emotional impact and make your content more engaging. In this detailed guide, we will walk you through how to add music to your CapCut videos step-by-step, while also exploring how to find the perfect music—whether it's trending or royalty-free.

By the end of this guide, you’ll not only know how to add music but also how to polish your sound with advanced techniques like sound effects (SFX) for a professional touch.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Add Music to CapCut

Step 1: Open Your Video in CapCut

Before adding music, your first step is to open your video project in CapCut. This can be done by importing videos from your phone’s gallery or creating a new project.

Steps:

1. Open CapCut: Launch the app on your device.
2. Create a New Project: Tap the New Project button.
3. Import Your Video: Select your desired video file from your gallery and import it into CapCut’s timeline.

• Pro Tip: Make sure you have edited and structured your video content before adding music to avoid disrupting the audio sync later. Need to know more about structuring videos? Check out our guide on Mastering CapCut.

Step 2: Select the Perfect Music

Choosing the right music is critical. The sound you pick sets the tone and mood of your video. CapCut offers two primary ways to add music to your project:

1. CapCut’s Built-in Music Library: It includes a range of royalty-free tracks.
2. Upload Your Own Music: You can also upload songs directly from your device.

Where to Find the Best Music:

• Trending Music: Social media platforms like TikTok or Instagram are excellent places to discover trending songs. Check out trending audio under the “For You” page.
• Royalty-Free Music: If you’re editing professional content, using royalty-free music can help you avoid copyright issues. Want to explore more options? Dive into our guide on Eliminating the CapCut Watermark for professional branding tips.
• Pro Tip: Always select music that complements the pacing and emotion of your video. For high-energy clips, choose upbeat tracks, and for reflective content, opt for slower, more mellow music.

Step 3: How to Add Music in CapCut

Adding music is one of the easiest parts of the CapCut editing process. Here’s how you do it:

Steps:

1. Tap Audio: On the editing screen, tap the Audio button at the bottom.
2. Select Your Music: Choose between CapCut’s Sounds library or upload your own music by tapping Your Music.
3. Browse & Add: Scroll through the categories or your uploaded music, then tap the plus (+) icon next to the chosen track to add it to the timeline.

• Pro Tip: Sync the beats of the music with key moments in your video for an engaging viewer experience.

Step 4: Trim and Adjust the Music

After adding your track, you may need to trim or adjust it to fit your video perfectly.

Steps:

1. Select Music on Timeline: Tap on the music track in your timeline.
2. Trim the Track: Use the trimming handles to adjust the start and end points of the track.
3. Adjust Volume: Tap the Volume option and slide the bar to control the track’s loudness. Lower the volume if the music overpowers dialogue or other important sounds.

• Pro Tip: Add fade-in and fade-out effects to the music for smoother transitions.

Adding Sound Effects (SFX) to Your Video

Step 5: Enhance Your Video with SFX

Sound effects can add a professional edge to your video, amplifying its impact. CapCut’s built-in SFX library offers everything from ambient sounds to dramatic accents.

Steps:

1. Tap Audio: Select Audio again in the editing toolbar.
2. Select Sound Effects: Choose the Sound Effects option from the menu.
3. Browse and Add: Browse through the categories—whether you’re looking for a whoosh, a click, or atmospheric background noise, CapCut has you covered.
4. Add to Timeline: Once you find the right effect, tap plus (+) to add it to your video.

• Tip: Use sound effects sparingly to ensure they complement your video rather than distract from it. Looking to enhance your sound editing? Explore our Audio Editing Guide for tips.

Step 6: Exporting Your Video with Music & SFX

Once you’ve added and adjusted both the music and sound effects, you’re ready to export your video.

Steps:

1. Preview Your Video: Play the video from the start to ensure everything syncs perfectly.
2. Export: Tap the Export button in the top-right corner.
3. Choose Export Settings: Select the resolution and format based on your platform of choice (1080p for social media, 4K for higher-quality platforms).
4. Save or Share: Save the video to your device or share it directly to social media platforms like TikTok or Instagram.

Advanced Tips for Using Music in CapCut

Adding Multiple Music Tracks or Voiceovers

For more advanced projects, you might want to layer multiple tracks or add a voiceover.

Steps:

1. Tap Audio: Open the Audio panel again.
2. Record a Voiceover: Choose the Voiceover option and press the red button to record your voice.
3. Add Another Track: You can add a second music track by following the same steps from Step 3.

• Pro Tip: Make sure to balance the audio levels so that the voiceover remains clear over the music. Need help syncing audio perfectly? Check out our article on How to Sync Audio Clips in Premiere Pro.

Conclusion

Adding music and sound effects to your CapCut videos is a simple but impactful way to elevate your content. Whether you’re making fun social media posts or more professional projects, music can add the emotional pull that keeps your audience engaged.

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