How To Add Music In CapCut

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Music is one of the essential components of a video, even though it is often overlooked. If you’re using CupCut, this all-in-one video editing app has the option to add music. And most music you can find there is copyright-free.

But how do you add music in CapCut? This article will walk you through the steps and different methods to add music in CapCut on both iPhones and Androids.

How to Add Music in CapCut From an iPhone

There are four simple methods to add music to CapCut using an iPhone.

First, we’ll talk about how to add the free music that CapCut offers as a background to your video.

1. Tap Create a new project in the CapCut application on your phone.
   
2. Include a video or image that will be backed up by music.
   
3. Click the Audio menu.
   
4. Choose Sounds.
   
5. Pick an existing genre of music.
   
6. Choose a song from CapCut music to use and touch the download icon next to it.
   
7. The download icon will turn into a plus (+) button once the song has been downloaded. Select this option to add the music as the video’s background sound.
   

You can also upload music from your device and use it in your video. Here is how to do it:

1. Ensure you’ve included the picture or video that will be shown with the music from your gallery.
2. Open the Audio menu and pick the Sounds option.
   
3. To search for music in CapCut, go to the Your Sounds menu tab and select From device.
   
4. Choose the prepared music from the device, then press the + button next to it to upload it to CapCut.
   

You can also extract sounds from videos to use them in the future. To do so, the steps are:

1. Open the Audio menu at the bottom.
   
2. Choose the Extracted option.
   
3. Find and choose the video from which you wish to extract sound.
   
4. Select the Import sound only option.
   

Finally, you can add voiceovers to your video. It’s relatively straightforward with these steps:

1. Open the Audio menu.
   
2. Choose the Voiceover option.
   
3. To begin recording your voice, tap and hold the recorder key. Press Allow in the pop-up to enable voiceover right away.
   
4. Begin speaking while holding the recording button down. When you’re done speaking, press the record button again.
   

How to Add Music in CapCut From an Android Device

The Android CapCut app is similar to the app for iOS devices. Therefore, the steps and methods to add music to a video will be similar to those listed above.

First, we’ll go through how to use the free music that CapCut provides as a background for your video. To do so, take these steps:

1. In the CapCut app on your phone, tap Create a new project.
   
2. Add a video or image that will be accompanied by music.
   
3. Scroll down and select the Audio tab.
   
4. Select Sounds.
   
5. Choose an existing musical genre.
   
6. Select a song from CapCut Music and tap the download icon.
   
7. Once the music has been downloaded, the download symbol will change to a plus (+) button. Tap on this button to turn the piece into the background sound of the video.
   

You may also utilize music from your smartphone in your video by uploading it from your device. Here’s how to go about it:

1. Make sure you’ve added the image or video from your phone that will be shown with the music.
   
2. Go to the Audio menu and select the Sounds option.
   
3.  Navigate to the Your Sounds menu tab and pick From device to search for music.
   
4. From the device, choose the desired song, then hit the + button next to it to upload it to CapCut.
   

You may also extract sounds from videos to use later. The steps are as follows:

1. Navigate to the Audio option at the bottom.
   
2. Select the Extracted option.
   
3. Find and choose the video from which you want to extract sound.
   
4. Choose Import sound only from the drop-down menu.
   

Finally, you may incorporate voiceovers into your video with these steps:

1. Navigate to the Audio option.
   
2. Select the Voiceover option.
   
3. Tap and hold the recorder key to begin recording your voice. To activate the voiceover right away, click Allow on the pop-up.
   
4. Begin speaking while holding down the record button. When you’re finished speaking, press the record button once more.
   

Additional FAQs

Can You Edit Music in CapCut?

Yes, you can. The method for editing music on CapCut are as follows:

1. Select the song to be edited.

2. Right-click the video clip and go to the Speed tab.

3. Select the Curve option and the Custom option with three horizontal lines.

4. To alter the sound, you must once again tap on it. You may add a beat at any time by clicking the Add Beat button in the top-right corner. You can also slow down the beat of the selected video clip.

Can I Adjust the Volume of Clips in CapCut?

In CapCut, you can independently change the volume level of each clip uploaded to your timeline. Here’s how to do it:

1. Tap and choose the relevant clip in your timeline.

2. Hit the Volume button at the bottom of the screen.

3. Use the slider to set the volume to the appropriate level.

4. Click the Check Mark in the bottom right corner to save your adjustments when you’re finished.

The volume of the selected clip should now be adjusted to your liking.

Is It Possible to Add Music From Spotify?

Yes, you can add music from Spotify. Even though is no direct way to do so, it is still possible. You just have to download the wanted song from Spotify, add the audio from your phone, and follow the steps to add music from your phone mentioned above.

Have the Music You Want in Your Videos

Background music is crucial in any audio-video media. When recording a video, the music in the background will bring the viewer closer to the mood and atmosphere you want to achieve. To get the most out of adding sound to a video, try to find a beat that matches the video motions. Additionally, you can use audio effects at various points during the video to optimally match the music genre with the atmosphere of the clip.

Moreover, if you’d like more variety than the CapCut library offers, you can try other royal-free music libraries like Filmora. The library offers audio tracks organized in different categories, so finding an appropriate song is easy. It also gives you the option to add sound effects.

Have you ever added music in CapCut? Do you have a preferred genre of CapCut music that’s available? Let us know in the comment section below!