🎬 How to Add Music or Sound in CapCut (Beginner's Guide)
Want to level up your videos with background music, voiceovers, or trending TikTok sounds? This step-by-step CapCut tutorial shows you how to add sound, adjust volume, and sync audio with your clips — even if you’re a complete beginner!
📌 What Sounds Can You Add in CapCut?
- 🎵 Background Music
- 🎤 Voiceover Recordings
- 💥 Sound Effects (SFX)
- 📁 Imported Audio Files (.mp3, .wav, etc.)
🪜 Step-by-Step Guide: Add Sound in CapCut
🔹 Step 1: Launch CapCut & Create New Project
Start CapCut and tap “New Project.” Import your video clip that you want to edit with sound.
🔹 Step 2: Tap on “Audio” from the Bottom Menu
Scroll through the bottom tools and tap “Audio.” You’ll see different tabs for:
- Sounds – Built-in CapCut music
- Effects – SFX like applause, click, pop, etc.
- Extracted – Audio pulled from other videos
- Voiceover – Direct mic recording
🔹 Step 3: Add a Music Track
Select Sounds > choose your category (Vlog, Travel, Happy, etc.). Tap the “+” icon to add music to your timeline.
🔹 Step 4: Trim and Adjust Music
Once the track is added, you can trim, split, or drag it to match your video timing. Tap on the track to change volume, fade in/out, or replace.
🔹 Step 5: Add Voiceover (Optional)
Tap “Voiceover” and hold the record button to start talking. This is useful for tutorials, narration, or reaction videos.
🔹 Step 6: Preview and Export
Tap play to check your edits. Then hit Export in the top-right corner to save your project in HD with the sound embedded.
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💡 Pro Tips:
- Use fade-in and fade-out for smoother transitions
- Keep your voiceover volume balanced with background music
- Use headphones while editing for precision
🧩 Related Tutorials
- How to Sync Sound Effects with Text
- Best Copyright-Free Music Sources for CapCut
- How to Add Lyrics and Animate Them
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