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How to add music and sound effects

Add music and sound effects, then adjust timing and volume.

👀 Availability

Music, sound effects, AI audio tools, and uploaded audio options can depend on your plan and workspace.

Use Audio to add music, sound effects, or uploaded audio to your clip.

Music can set the mood. Sound effects can emphasize transitions, reactions, actions, or important moments.

Audio options

Depending on your workspace, you may be able to:

  • Upload your own audio

  • Add music from a built-in library

  • Add sound effects from a built-in library

  • Generate AI Music

  • Generate AI Sound Effects

Add audio

  • Open your clip in Video Editor.

  • Open Audio or AI Tools.

  • Choose music, sound effects, uploaded audio, AI Music, or AI Sound Effect.

  • Add the audio to the clip.

  • Adjust timing and volume.

Generate audio with AI

For AI Music or AI Sound Effect, describe what you want.

Useful prompt details include:

  • Mood

  • Style

  • Energy level

  • Scene type

  • The action or moment the audio should support

Examples:

Goal

Example prompt

Background music

Upbeat background music for a gaming highlight

Emotional music

Soft cinematic music for an emotional moment

Transition sound

Short whoosh sound effect for a fast transition

Reaction sound

Funny pop sound effect for a reaction clip

Review the mix

Before exporting, check:

  • Speech is still easy to hear

  • Music volume is not too loud

  • Sound effects happen at the right time

  • The audio fits the tone of the clip

  • The final mix does not feel distracting

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