How can I add music to my Android video for free?

Adding music to a video can make it much more engaging and interesting to watch. Music sets the mood, energizes the visuals, and triggers an emotional response in viewers. For YouTube vloggers, music is an important tool for captivating their audience and making videos pop. However, finding suitable music to use legally can be challenging.

In this guide, we’ll walk through the step-by-step process for Android users to enhance their videos with royalty-free music downloaded from the web. With the right apps and editing tools, it’s easy to incorporate music tracks into videos recorded on your Android phone. The end result will be videos that delight viewers and showcase your creative talents.

Finding Royalty-Free Music

There are several websites that offer royalty-free music that you can download and use in your Android videos for free. Some of the top sites include:

• Free Music Archive – Offers a wide variety of genres from independent artists. All tracks are licensed Creative Commons.
• Looperman – Features thousands of royalty-free loops, samples and sound effects that you can use for free.
• Freesound – Huge collection of audio clips, samples and recordings contributed by users. Must check licenses.
• Fugue Music – Provides royalty-free background instrumental music for videos.
• Pixabay Music – Library of free music and sound effects under Creative Commons licenses.

These sites allow you to search for and download music that you can legally use in your video projects for free. Just make sure to check the license for each track to understand how it can be used.

Downloading Music Files

To download MP3 files, you can use a variety of websites and services. One popular option is Youtube, which allows you to download audio directly from videos. Simply find the video containing the song you want, click the download button below the video, and select “MP3” as the format. You can also use dedicated MP3 download sites like Mp3juices or Mp3-download to search for and download songs.

When downloading from third party sites, be cautious of downloads containing malware. Stick to reputable, well-known sites to avoid issues. Some sites may require free registration before allowing downloads. Look for MP3 download extensions for your browser, like Easy MP3 Downloader, to simplify finding and downloading audio files on the web.

Downloading copyrighted music may be illegal depending on your location and usage. When in doubt, purchase music files or use royalty-free tracks from creative commons sources.

Converting Videos to MP4

Most Android video editors require MP4 video files. If your original video is in a different format like MOV or AVI, you’ll need to convert it first before adding music.

There are many free online converters that can handle this, like ClipConverter.cc, Online-Convert.com, or Convertio.co. Simply upload your video file, select MP4 as the output format, and download the converted file.

You can also use free software like Handbrake or Format Factory to convert videos on your computer before transferring them to your Android device. These programs give you more control over resolution, bitrates, and other encoding settings.

The process of converting videos to MP4 may take some time depending on the length and size of the original video. But once it’s complete, you’ll have the right file type to start editing and adding music in your Android video editor.

Adding Music with Video Editing Apps

One of the easiest ways to add music to Android videos is by using a video editing app. There are many free options available on the Google Play Store, such as InShot, VivaVideo, CapCut, and more. These apps provide simple tools to import your video, add audio tracks, and export the finished result. Here are the general steps for adding music with these apps:

1. Download and install a video editing app on your Android device. Some popular free options include InShot, VivaVideo, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush, and PowerDirector.

2. Open the app and start a new project. Import the video you want to add music to.

3. Look for an “Audio” or “Music” option in the app. This is where you can browse audio files from your device or select from preloaded music options.

4. Add the audio track you want and trim it to match the length of the video. Most apps provide tools to cut the audio clip.

5. Adjust the audio volume levels to get the right mix between the original video audio and the music. Lower the video volume if needed.

6. Preview your video to ensure the audio fits well. Make any final tweaks.

7. Export and save the finished video with audio from the app. Most apps allow sharing directly to popular platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

With these quick and easy steps, you can add royalty-free music to spice up your Android videos using free video editor apps. Just pick your favorite app and audio track and let your creativity shine!

Trimming Audio Length

One of the most important steps when adding music to a video is making sure the audio file is trimmed to match the video length perfectly. Having music that is too long or too short compared to the video can make the end result seem awkward and unprofessional.

The easiest way to trim an audio file on Android is to use an app like MP3 Cutter or Music Audio Editor. These apps allow you to load an audio file, set the start and end points, and export a trimmed version.

To match the music length to your video:

1. Import the video into the audio editing app
2. Note the video’s length in minutes and seconds
3. Import the music file you want to add
4. Use the start and end points to trim the music to the same length
5. Listen to the trimmed audio to confirm it matches the video duration

Trimming the audio first before adding it to the video ensures it won’t end abruptly or drag on unnecessarily. Spending the extra time to perfect the music length pays off with a professional, seamless end product.

Adjusting Audio Levels

Proper audio levels are essential for a high-quality video. Setting the right levels for both music and voiceover tracks helps create clear and balanced audio. Most video editing apps like WeVideo, Filmora, and Adobe Premiere Pro provide ways to adjust audio levels.

To adjust music volume, select the clip and look for a volume control slider. Drag the slider up to increase volume or down to lower it. Make minor adjustments until music sits at the right background level. For voiceovers, aim for -12 to -6 decibels to optimize clarity and audibility. Use keyframes in the audio track to gradually change levels over time if needed. Always preview the edited video audio to ensure proper balance and quality.

Setting fitting audio levels for both music and speech is an important part of polishing your video. Take time to get the levels right, and your viewers will be able to immerse themselves in the video experience.

Saving the Video

Once your video editing is complete and the music is synced up how you want, the last step is to export and save the final video file with the audio included. Most video editing apps have an “Export” or “Save” option that allows you to export the video in a shareable format like MP4.

For example, in the Windows 10 Photos app video editor, you can click the “Finish video” button in the top right and then choose “Export” to save the edited video with audio. This will render out your full video with all the clips, transitions, text, and audio into a new video file. Make sure to choose MP4 as the output format.

On an iPhone, in the iMovie app you would go to the share icon, then select “Save Video” and choose a quality level. This exports your completed iMovie project into a standard video format you can share. The Android Google Photos app has an “Export” button after editing as well.

The key is to locate the export, save or share icon in your chosen video editor app. This renders out your finished video with the music audio included so you can share the completed video with audio anywhere you want.

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Sharing the Video

Once you have finished editing your video and adding the perfect music track, you’ll likely want to share it with others. Here are some popular ways to share your Android video with music:

Upload it to YouTube – YouTube is the most popular video sharing platform. You can upload your video directly from your Android device using the YouTube app. Just make sure you have the rights to any music you added, or your video may get flagged or blocked. YouTube offers an extensive audio library you can use as well.

Post on social media – Apps like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter allow you to directly upload videos. Adding music can make your social media videos more engaging. Check each platform’s policies regarding copyrighted music use.

Share via messaging apps – Apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger let you share videos with individual contacts or groups. This is an easy way to share with friends and family.

Email the video file – You can attach your finished video to an email from your Android device. This works well for sharing with a few select individuals.

Use a cloud storage service – Upload your video to Google Drive, Dropbox, etc. to share via a download link that you can send to others.

Transfer to a computer – Connect your Android to a PC with a USB cable and transfer the video file to share it from there.

Conclusion

Adding music to videos on Android devices is a straightforward process that can be done for free. The key steps include:

• Finding suitable royalty-free music online.
• Downloading the music files to your device.
• Using a video editing app to import both the video and music.
• Trimming the audio track length to match the video.
• Adjusting audio levels to achieve the right balance.
• Saving and exporting the finished video.

With the right apps and music sources, you can easily add a custom soundtrack to Android videos. This is a great way to enhance your homemade videos and make them more engaging.