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How to Add Audio Over a Video on Kapwing

Science & Technology

Introduction

Adding music to your videos can be a great way to change up the pacing in your video and also keep people more engaged. I know that ever since I added dynamic music to my YouTube videos, I started getting a much higher retention which ultimately helped me grow because the YouTube algorithm really likes retention. So, if you want to build success on YouTube and you don't already use music in your videos, then you definitely need to start.

However, adding popular or trending songs often doesn't work for YouTube videos because a lot of them are copyrighted, and your video can get strikes, taken down, or demonetized. Today, I'm going to show you the easiest way to add music for free on top of your videos using Kapwing. I'll show you two methods:

  1. Using your own music.
  2. Using Kapwing's free audio library.

Let's get into it!

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Access Kapwing

  1. Go to kapwing.com.
  2. Sign in for free using one of the available options.
  3. Enter your workspace and click "New Content."

Step 2: Upload Your Video

  1. Upload the video file that you want to add audio to.
  2. Once uploaded, go to the "Audio" tab.

Step 3: Choose Your Audio Source

  1. Upload File: Click and upload or drag and drop any local audio file.
  2. URL: Paste an audio or video URL to pull audio.
  3. Voiceover: Click the record button to record a voiceover directly.
  4. Royalty-Free Music: Use the royalty-free music library. Choose a category, listen, and select music to add.

Additional Features

  1. Trimming: Trim the music clip to fit the length of your video by dragging the ends.
  2. Volume Control: Adjust the volume by selecting the audio and using the sliders.
  3. Fade Effects: Apply fade-in or fade-out effects through the "Effects" tab.

Managing Audio Clips

If your video is longer than the audio track, copy the track by right-clicking and selecting "Copy." Paste it and trim accordingly to ensure it matches the video length.

Exporting Your Video

Once you're satisfied, click the "Export Video" button. After processing, download the video to your computer.

Keywords

  • Kapwing
  • Audio
  • Music
  • Video Editing
  • YouTube Retention
  • Copyright-Free Music
  • Trim Audio
  • Fade Effects
  • Export Video

FAQ

Q1: How can I avoid copyright issues when adding music to my YouTube videos? A1: Use royalty-free music from Kapwing's audio library or your own original music to avoid copyright issues.

Q2: Can I record a voiceover directly in Kapwing? A2: Yes, you can record voiceovers by clicking the record button in the audio tab.

Q3: How do I trim music to fit the length of my video? A3: You can trim the music clip by dragging the ends to adjust the duration according to your video length.

Q4: What if the audio track is shorter than my video? A4: Copy and paste the audio track as many times as needed to cover the entire length of your video.

Q5: How do I export my video after adding audio? A5: After adding and adjusting your audio, click the "Export Video" button, let it process, and then download the video to your computer.