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How to Add Music to a Video

Published June 9, 2026 · 3 min read · By DownloadReels

The right track turns a plain clip into something people actually watch to the end. Adding music to a video used to mean a video editor and a learning curve — but you can drop a song onto any clip securely, choose whether to keep the original sound, and download, all for free with no watermark.

1
Add your video

Choose the clip you want to give a soundtrack.

2
Add your music

Pick an audio file (MP3, M4A or WAV) to lay over the video.

3
Choose the mix

Replace the original audio entirely, or keep it underneath the new track.

4
Download

Export the video with its new soundtrack, ready to post.

Replace vs keep the original audio

Two simple choices cover most needs. Replace swaps the clip’s sound for your music — ideal for silent footage or B-roll. Keep original too mixes your track underneath the existing audio, so dialogue or ambience stays audible with music in the background. The output is automatically trimmed to the length of the video.

Picking a track that fits

Tip: Want just a section of a song? Trim it first with the Audio Cutter, then add that clip as your track for a perfectly timed soundtrack.

Add music to your video now

Drop in a track, choose the mix, and download — free, private, no watermark.

Open the Add Music tool →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is anything uploaded?

No. The audio is muxed into your video securely — nothing is stored.

What if the song is longer than the video?

The output is trimmed to the length of the video automatically.

Which formats work?

Common video formats like MP4 and audio formats like MP3, M4A and WAV.

Does it add a watermark?

Never — only your music is added, and there’s no watermark of any kind.

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