How to Add Music to CapCut: Step-by-Step Guide [2025]

Hundreds of millions of people use CapCut every month to add music to videos. If you want to do the same, read on. We explain how to add music in CapCut on three different types of devices, and offer a free alternative for those unsure about CapCut.

CapCut offers a free video-editing app for desktop computers. It offers multiple simple ways to add your own music to a video project on your PC.

1. Before you get started adding music, though, you need to install the CapCut app on your computer. Make sure to download it from CapCut’s official website. It’s free, so make sure you aren’t being prompted to pay for anything you download.
   Download CapCut
2. Once you’ve installed CapCut, open it. Create a new project or open an existing project.
3. Go to your files and locate the music file(s) you want to add to your CapCut project. On Mac, that’s the Folder application. For Windows users, look in File Explorer.
4. Select the files you want to add. Drag them to the CapCut window and drop them into your project. CapCut should automatically import the files.
5. With your music imported, you can now add it to your timeline. That’s the section running along the bottom of your CapCut application window.

If you’re not the biggest fan of dragging and dropping, no fear. Simply follow this alternative method:

1. With CapCut open, click on Menu. It’s one of the options along the top header bar.
2. Select File, then Import.
3. Choose the files you want to import. You can import audio and video files.

Both of these methods assume you having your own music to add to your CapCut project. If you don’t have your own music, you can still add music to your video. How? Simply use CapCut’s music!

CapCut has an extensive audio library. You can access it by opening the Audio tab. It’s perfect for adding background music to a video. CapCut also syncs with TikTok, allowing you to log in and import music from there.

When learning how to add music to a CapCut video, you can choose any method you like. Simply figure out which best suits your needs, or which takes you the least amount of time.

What if you want to learn how to add music to CapCut without downloading any software? Fortunately, CapCut provides an online tool that lets you do exactly this.

1. To access this tool, go to CapCut’s website and navigate to the online video editor.
   Go to CapCut
2. Once you’ve opened CapCut’s online editor, create a project or open an existing one. As before, you can drag and drop your music file(s) into the editor.

Alternatively, follow these steps to add music to your online CapCut project:

1. Open the Media tab.
2. Click Upload.
3. Select the files you want to import into CapCut.

If your music is stored in the cloud, select the right cloud service from the options CapCut presents. Then select and import your music as above.

One of the best parts of using CapCut is its mobile app. The app is available on iPhones and Android devices. It lets you edit on the go.

Of course, being able to edit on the go is a different thing entirely. Fortunately, adding music to a CapCut mobile project is just as simple as with the desktop and online versions.

Follow these steps:

1. Install the CapCut mobile app.
   Download CapCut for iOS
   Download CapCut for Android
2. Create a new project or open an existing one.
3. Tap on the Audio button. It should be located at the bottom of your screen.
4. If you want to upload your own music, tap Your Music. You can then scroll through your music. To import your desired track, tap the + icon next to it.
5. If you want to access CapCut’s audio library, click Sounds.
6. Remember to sync your music with your video. You can trim audio tracks by tapping on them and then dragging the trim handles on either side of the track. The Volume option allows you to adjust how loud the music is. Make sure it isn’t overpowering the video, unless your video doesn’t have any sound.

CapCut is an easy-to-use tool that lets you add music to your videos quickly and easily. With the knowledge of how to add music in CapCut for desktop, browser, and mobile, you can now join the hundreds of millions of people using this free app to get creative. Or, of course, you can use one of the great alternatives, like Movavi Video Editor.