{"id":43661,"date":"2026-10-01T11:31:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T06:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/?p=43661"},"modified":"2026-10-06T11:04:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T05:34:30","slug":"add-music-to-youtube-shorts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide on How to Add Music to YouTube Shorts\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the YouTube mobile application, you can view the official sound library.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap \u201cAdd sound\u201d before or after you record.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remix audio from existing Shorts with one tap.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volume controls for original audio and music.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use only in-app library tracks to minimize Content ID claims.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot trending sounds are available both in the library and on the feed with Shorts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#How_to_Add_Music_to_YouTube_Shorts\" title=\"How to Add Music to YouTube Shorts\">How to Add Music to YouTube Shorts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#Can_You_Add_Music_to_YouTube_Shorts\" title=\"Can You Add Music to YouTube Shorts?\">Can You Add Music to YouTube Shorts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#How_to_Add_Music_to_YouTube_Shorts_in_the_App\" title=\"How to Add Music to YouTube Shorts in the App?\">How to Add Music to YouTube Shorts in the App?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#How_to_Use_Music_in_a_YouTube_Short_from_a_Previous_Sound\" title=\"How to Use Music in a YouTube Short from a Previous Sound?\">How to Use Music in a YouTube Short from a Previous Sound?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#How_to_Put_Trending_Music_on_YouTube_Shorts\" title=\"How to Put Trending Music on YouTube Shorts?\">How to Put Trending Music on YouTube Shorts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#Comparison_of_Ways_to_Add_Music\" title=\"Comparison of Ways to Add Music\">Comparison of Ways to Add Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#What_Happens_If_You_Upload_Music_From_Outside_The_App\" title=\"What Happens If You Upload Music From Outside The App?\">What Happens If You Upload Music From Outside The App?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#How_to_Adjust_Volume_and_Timing_After_Adding_Music\" title=\"How to Adjust Volume and Timing After Adding Music?\">How to Adjust Volume and Timing After Adding Music?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#Q1_Can_I_add_music_to_YouTube_Shorts_on_desktop\" title=\"Q1. Can I add music to YouTube Shorts on desktop?\">Q1. Can I add music to YouTube Shorts on desktop?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#Q2_Is_it_free_to_use_the_music_available_in_the_Shorts_library\" title=\"Q2. Is it free to use the music available in the Shorts library?\">Q2. Is it free to use the music available in the Shorts library?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#Q3_How_long_can_the_music_clip_be_for_YouTube_Shorts\" title=\"Q3. How long can the music clip be for YouTube Shorts?\">Q3. How long can the music clip be for YouTube Shorts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube-marketing\/add-music-to-youtube-shorts\/#Q4_Are_YouTube_shorts_more_successful_with_music\" title=\"Q4. Are YouTube shorts more successful with music?\">Q4. Are YouTube shorts more successful with music?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding music to YouTube Shorts is easy through YouTube\u2019s in-app sound library, existing Shorts audio, and volume controls. Creators can <\/span>add music to YouTube Shorts<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while balancing original audio with licensed tracks, using trending sounds for timely content, and avoiding copyright issues associated with music uploaded from external sources.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Music_to_YouTube_Shorts\"><\/span><b>How to Add Music to YouTube Shorts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creators can insert music into YouTube Shorts in the mobile app from the licensed Audio Library. The multistep process is just a few taps, either while you are recording or after you&#8217;ve uploaded a clip. When properly used, music sourced through YouTube\u2019s tools remains covered by Shorts-specific licenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Add_Music_to_YouTube_Shorts\"><\/span><b>Can You Add Music to YouTube Shorts?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re asking, <\/span>&#8220;Can you add music to YouTube Shorts?&#8221;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the answer is yes. YouTube&#8217;s built-in Audio Library offers licensed tracks specifically for Shorts, making it the safest and easiest way to add music. Creators can also remix audio from other Shorts or use original\u2002audio that they own. The best and most straightforward way is to add music using YouTube\u2019s in-app editing tools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music added through external editors may trigger Content ID claims. YouTube Help states that copyright-protected content used outside its creation tools may result in claims or removals. To get the best results, stick with the official library.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Music_to_YouTube_Shorts_in_the_App\"><\/span><b>How to Add Music to YouTube Shorts in the App?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning <\/span>how to add music to YouTube Shorts<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starts in the YouTube mobile app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap the + icon and then choose Create a Short.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can record a fresh video or use a vertical clip from your gallery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, tap Add sound on the screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the Audio Library or look for a particular song.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick the song and then select the portion you would like to use by dragging the waveform.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap Done or tap the check mark to confirm it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your volume adjustments last. You can adjust the volume of the original audio or the background music separately, so it&#8217;s simple to make sure your voiceovers are clear as you play music.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Music_in_a_YouTube_Short_from_a_Previous_Sound\"><\/span><b>How to Use Music in a YouTube Short from a Previous Sound?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you\u2019re thinking about <\/span>how to add music to a YouTube Short<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using an existing sound, it\u2019s easy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll through Shorts until you find the audio you want to play, then tap the spinning disc or the name of the sound in the bottom right corner. This takes you to the tracks page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap Use this sound to open the Shorts camera with the audio preloaded.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also play the track while you&#8217;re recording a new clip or uploading a previously made one. This allows you to easily synchronize an action, transition, or lip sync to the beat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using trending sounds is also a great way to participate in popular content formats.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sound page also shows other Shorts that are using the\u2002same audio, giving you ideas for your own videos.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Put_Trending_Music_on_YouTube_Shorts\"><\/span><b>How to Put Trending Music on YouTube Shorts?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning <\/span>how to add trending music to YouTube Shorts<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starts with YouTube&#8217;s built-in Audio Library. After tapping Add sound, browse through Top sounds, Trending, or recommended playlists. These sections change regularly based on activity on Shorts.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><b>&#8220;Audio is one of the strongest creative signals in Shorts. Choosing the right sound and pairing it with a compelling visual hook helps viewers stay engaged and discover new content.&#8221;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2014 Todd Sherman, Product Lead for YouTube Shorts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trending audio can also be found by playing around\u2002in the Shorts feed. When you see\u2002the same track coming up again and again, tap the title of the sound or spinning disc to access its sound page, then hit Use this sound. Many creators pick a popular song first and then create videos around it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After adding the song, use YouTube\u2019s sync features to\u2002sync your montage to the beat of the music. You can have the app auto-sync two or more video clips, or you can manually adjust the timing to create smoother transitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_of_Ways_to_Add_Music\"><\/span><b>Comparison of Ways to Add Music<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Method<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Where to Do It<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Licensing Risk<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Best For<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>In-app Add sound<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube mobile app<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low (official library)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most creators<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Use this sound (remix)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shorts feed sound page<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining trends<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pre-edited video upload<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External editor then upload<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom or original audio<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>YouTube Studio after upload<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desktop Studio<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited options<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor fixes only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to<\/span><b> add music to YouTube Shorts, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the first two methods work best. They keep the track inside YouTube\u2019s licensed system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Upload_Music_From_Outside_The_App\"><\/span><b>What Happens If You Upload Music From Outside The App?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may <\/span>add music to YouTube Shorts<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a third-party video editing\u2002app, but only if you own the rights to the song or have permission to use it. When you post a completed video with music on it, YouTube views that audio as part of a video file. A Content ID claim might be triggered if the music isn&#8217;t appropriately licensed. YouTube has its own <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/guide\/youtube-audio-library\/\">built-in Audio Library<\/a> with some music licensed for use on Shorts. The same song that you added outside the app may not get those licenses. This can cause ad revenue to be demonetized or lost for many channels\u2002and accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to use custom music, pick original songs or royalty-free music that clearly allows use on YouTube Shorts. Always check the license before uploading.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Adjust_Volume_and_Timing_After_Adding_Music\"><\/span><b>How to Adjust Volume and Timing After Adding Music?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After learning <\/span>how to add music on YouTube Shorts<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the next step is fine-tuning the audio for the best listening experience. Once you&#8217;ve picked a track, hit the \u201cSound\u201d or &#8220;Volume&#8221; button\u2002on the edit screen. You will be able to see two separate\u2002sliders, one for \u201cOriginal Audio\u201d and the other for the music you added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want the\u2002music to stand out, reduce the original audio, or increase it if you want voiceovers to be clear. You can also cut off the start and finish of the music by moving the waveform. Preview your final mix before you publish so you can be sure everything sounds right.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning <\/span>how to add music to YouTube Shorts<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is simple when you use YouTube&#8217;s built in editing tools. Use \u201cAdd sound\u201d, select from the licensed library, remix trending tracks, and adjust the volume. These are the minimum measures that balance the vast majority of Shorts being free of any claims, while still allowing your content to have the energy that trending audio brings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your Short is good to go with the right track, you might want to polish up the title and description for a better reach. For creators who want to pay for additional growth support, the tools will be available within the <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/\">VeeFly dashboard<\/a> under compliant promotion options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Can_I_add_music_to_YouTube_Shorts_on_desktop\"><\/span><b>Q1. Can I add music to YouTube Shorts on desktop?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main Add sound library is designed\u2002for use in the mobile app. After upload, Desktop Studio has a small selection of audio options, but the full Shorts experience is designed to be mobile-first.\u2002<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Is_it_free_to_use_the_music_available_in_the_Shorts_library\"><\/span><b>Q2. Is it free to use the music available in the Shorts library?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, when added through the official in-app tools. The tracks are licensed for personal and Shorts use under YouTube\u2019s agreements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_How_long_can_the_music_clip_be_for_YouTube_Shorts\"><\/span><b>Q3. How long can the music clip be for YouTube Shorts?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most library tracks allow up to 60 seconds in standard Shorts. Some will go further depending on the particular license. Longer Shorts could have stricter limits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Are_YouTube_shorts_more_successful_with_music\"><\/span><b>Q4. Are YouTube shorts more successful with music?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trending audio can increase discovery because the algorithm surfaces related sounds. 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