Using the Mobile App
Open the CapCut app. If you aren't already logged in, do so now. CapCut is available for iPhone and iPad in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store.
Add a video to your project timeline. If you don't already have a project open, tap New Project to do so now. If it's a new project, you'll be asked to select a video.
Place the cursor where you want the music to start. This is the tall line in the timeline. If you want music to start at the beginning of your video, make sure the line is also at the beginning.
Tap Audio. You can find this at the bottom.
Tap Sounds. A new menu will open.
Select a sound or audio. You can choose from CapCut's digital library, TikTok original sounds, and your own audio. To select a TikTok sound, tap the TikTok logo. If you aren't already logged into your TikTok account, do so now. Search or browse for a sound. To select your own music, tap the folder icon. Tap From device/files, and select the music or audio file you want to use. You may need to allow permission to your library first. The audio will be added to the timeline.
Edit the audio (optional). If it isn't already selected, tap the audio on the timeline. You can edit the audio similar to video clips by using tools such as Split, Match Cut, Speed, and more.
Export the video. When you're finished, you can save the video by exporting it to your device. Tap the download icon at the top of the screen. You can also tap Share to TikTok to upload it directly to the TikTok app.
Using a Computer
Open the CapCut application. If you aren't already signed in, do so now. If you haven't installed CapCut on your Windows PC or Mac, download it from https://www.capcut.com/tools/desktop-video-editor.
Add a video to your timeline. If you don't already have a project open, click New Project to do so now. If it's a new project, you'll be asked to select a video You can also click Import to add a new video or drag-and-drop a video onto the timeline.
Click Audio. This is in the top menu bar.
Tap Sounds. A new menu will open.
Select a sound or audio. You can choose from CapCut's digital music library, sound effects, brand music, and your own audio. Click the blue + icon or Add to timeline. To select your own music, you must first import it into your library. Click the Import tab, and then drag and drop the music file. The audio will be added to the timeline.
Edit the audio (optional). If it isn't already selected, click the audio on the timeline. You can edit the audio by using tools such as Split, Match Cut, Speed, and more.
Click Export to save your video. This is at the top of the screen.
Using the Online Editor
Go to https://www.capcut.com and click Try CapCut Online. You will see this option at the top-right corner of the page. The CapCut online video editor is a great option if you can't (or don't want to) install the desktop or mobile CapCut app. You'll need to log into CapCut, which you can do using your TikTok account, Google, Facebook, or by scanning a QR code using the CapCut mobile app. If you don't have an account, select a sign-in option to create one.
Add a video to your timeline. You can click Click to upload in the center of the page to open the browsing window, or you can drag and drop a video onto the timeline.
Click Audio. You can find this in the left panel.
Select a sound or audio. You can choose from CapCut's digital music library, sound effects, brand music, and your own audio. Click the blue + icon or Add to timeline. To select your own music, you must first import it into your library. Click the Media tab > Upload > From computer. Select the audio file. The audio will be added to the timeline.
Edit the audio (optional). If it isn't already selected, click the audio on the timeline. You can edit the audio by using tools such as Split, Match Cut, Speed, and more.
Click Export to save your video. This is at the top of the screen.
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