Add audio to video

Find the perfect background music and sound effects to enhance your video or create a voiceover to tell your story, your way.

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Elevate videos with music and sound effects

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Add free background music

Add exclusive MP3 music tracks and sound effects to transform your video online. Search for music by mood or instrument, or discover audio genres like pop, lo-fi, and hip hop in the content library.

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Enhance video with voiceovers

Narrate a video by recording your own voice or by creating a realistic AI voiceover — unlimited retakes and no software downloads required. Select an AI voice in any global language, control the pitch, and adjust the pace to suit your video.

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Refine with AI audio tools

Cleanup background sounds in seconds with AI noise suppression or automatically trim silences using smart AI-technology. Polish audio by adjusting volume levels, adding audio fades, and customizing sound placement on the timeline.

How to add audio in Clipchamp

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Liven up educational videos

  • Create immersive lesson videos by using themed background music for history case studies and slideshow videos.

  • Enhance virtual learning recordings with AI silence remover to delete awkward pauses before resharing.

  • Add sound effects like buzzers and bells in quizzes and tutorial videos to engage students or intensify timers.

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Polish business videos

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Stand out on social media

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Need more help adding sound to a video?

Explore how to add background music, record your voice, or create a flawless AI voiceover for a video in this tutorial.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to credit Clipchamp when I use stock music in my video?

    All free and premium stock audio, background music and sound effects are royalty-free and available to use for personal and commercial use in Clipchamp video editor. You can use these clips for YouTube and social media videos confidently.

  • What audio file formats is Clipchamp compatible with?

    Clipchamp video editor supports a range of audio formats but mp3, wav and ogg files are recommended. Some audio file formats will also be converted automatically after you add them to ensure you can edit videos seamlessly. Learn more about supported file formats.

  • How to remove audio from video online?

    There are two ways to remove the audio from a video in Clipchamp video editor. You can mute a video clip by clicking the audio symbol on the timeline video preview to turn it off. Alternatively, you can separate the audio from a video with the detach audio button.

Bring videos to life with sound for free.