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Step 1: Download and Install CapCut
Before you can add music to your videos, you need to have CapCut installed on your device. CapCut is available for both iOS and Android devices. Follow these steps to download and install CapCut:
- Open the App Store or Google Play Store on your device.
- Search for "CapCut" in the search bar.
- Download and install the app by tapping on the install button.
- Open CapCut once the installation is complete.
Step 2: Create a New Project
- Launch CapCut on your device.
- Tap on "New Project" to start a new video editing project.
- Select the video clips you want to use from your device's gallery. You can select multiple clips if needed.
- Tap "Add" to import the selected clips into your project timeline.
Step 3: Import Music to Your Project
CapCut offers various options to add music to your project:
Option 1: Using CapCut's Built-in Music Library
- Tap on the "Audio" button at the bottom of the screen.
- Select "Sounds" to access CapCut's music library.
- Browse through the available tracks and select the one that fits your video.
- Tap on the "Download" icon next to the track to download it if necessary.
- Tap on the "+" icon to add the selected track to your project.
Option 2: Adding Music from Your Device
- Tap on the "Audio" button at the bottom of the screen.
- Select "Your Sounds" to access music files stored on your device.
- Browse through your music library and select the desired track.
- Tap on the "+" icon to add the selected track to your project.
Option 3: Recording Your Own Audio
- Tap on the "Audio" button at the bottom of the screen.
- Select "Voiceover" to record your own audio.
- Tap on the red "Record" button and start speaking or playing music.
- Tap on the "Stop" button to end the recording.
- Tap "Add" to insert the recorded audio into your project.
Step 4: Adjust the Music
- Tap on the music track in the timeline to select it.
- Use the handles at the beginning and end of the track to trim it to the desired length.
- Drag the music track to the desired position in the timeline to sync it with your video.
- Tap on the "Volume" button to adjust the volume level of the music.
- Use the fade in and fade out options to create smooth transitions for your audio.
Step 5: Edit and Enhance Your Video
CapCut provides several tools to enhance your video further:
- Apply Filters and Effects:
- Tap on the "Filter" or "Effect" button to apply visual effects to your video clips.
- Browse through the available options and tap on the desired effect to apply it.
- Add Text and Stickers:
- Tap on the "Text" or "Sticker" button to add text overlays or stickers to your video.
- Customize the text with different fonts, colors, and animations.
- Use Transitions:
- Tap on the "Transition" button between two video clips to add smooth transitions.
- Select the desired transition style from the available options.
- Adjust Speed and Reverse:
- Tap on the "Speed" button to adjust the playback speed of your video clips.
- Use the "Reverse" option to play a clip in reverse for creative effects.
Step 6: Export and Share Your Video
- Preview your video to ensure everything looks and sounds perfect.
- Tap on the "Export" button at the top right corner of the screen.
- Select the desired resolution and frame rate for your video.
- Tap on "Export" to save the video to your device.
- Share your video directly to social media platforms, messaging apps, or other destinations.