CapCut has become one of the most popular video editing applications, and its ease of use makes it the first choice for many content creators. However, one of the biggest challenges when editing videos is finding attractive, royalty-free music, or using songs that we already have on platforms like Spotify. Here we tell you how to add your favorite music from Spotify to your videos edited with CapCut.
Although CapCut comes with a wide variety of pre-installed sounds and music, many users prefer to add their own songs. That's why the option of using music from Spotify is an excellent idea. to give a personal and unique touch to your projects. Although both applications do not have a direct integration, there are several methods to add Spotify songs to your videos in CapCut, and below we will show you how to do it.
1. Download and import music from Spotify
The first step to add music from Spotify to CapCut is to download the songs to your device. As you well know, Spotify doesn't allow you to download music directly to your phone (except if you have a premium account for offline listening), but to use the music in another app like CapCut, you will need to convert those files.
This is where converters like NoteBurner or Tunelf come into play, which are programs capable of converting Spotify songs to compatible formats such as MP3, WAV or FLAC. These programs remove DRM restrictions that prevent the use of music outside of Spotify.
Step 1: Add songs to NoteBurner or Tunelf
To get started, open your Spotify app and drag the songs you want into the conversion program. These programs launch Spotify automatically, so you just have to drag and drop your songs or playlists. Once selected, click the 'OK' button to import them.
Note: Remember that the free version of these programs limits the time of each song., so if you want to unlock all the features, you will need to purchase the paid version.
Step 2: Convert songs for use in CapCut
Once you have imported all the songs you need, select the output format (preferably MP3 or WAV) and confirm the conversion. This process will allow you to save the music to your device and use it in any editor such as CapCut.
2. Add Spotify music to your project in CapCut
Once you have the songs converted and saved on your phone, it's time to open CapCut and start editing. Follow these steps to import the music into your project:
Step 1: Create a new project in CapCut
Launch the CapCut app and select the 'New Project' option. Add the video clips you want to add music to. Remember that you can import multiple videos and photos to create a dynamic edit.
CapCut has a Intuitive menu at the bottom where you can edit videos, add effects and adjust audio.
Step 2: Select the audio option
Click on the 'Audio' icon in the bottom toolbar. From here, you'll see different options: choose between CapCut's pre-installed sounds, record your own voiceover, or the method we're interested in: Import music from your device.
Step 3: Import music from your device
Select the import option and find the file you previously downloaded from Spotify. Once selected, the song will appear on your timeline and you can use it to sync with the movements of the video.
CapCut will allow you to adjust the length of the music, cut fragments and synchronize them perfectly with the images. You can also adjust the volume so that the song doesn't stand out too much and balance it with other audio elements, such as the voiceover.
3. Editing and final adjustments
In addition to adding songs, CapCut offers other useful audio features. You can customize the volume, playback speed, and even make use of effects like fade-in and fade-out to make the music fade in or fade out smoothly.
How to sync music with video?
Setting music to match key moments in your video is essential to maintaining good visual dynamics. In CapCut, you can use the synchronization toolThis feature allows you to fit the music to the correct frame by sliding the audio file along the timeline. If necessary, you can trim the music and fit it to the video size.
Trim and adjust music volume
If the song is too long, you can trim it to fit the length of your video. Just select the audio file on the timeline and adjust its length by dragging the ends.
Adjusting the volume is also crucial to getting a balanced sound. between the music and the voices or sound effects in the video. You can edit the volume from the audio menu, and use keyframes to increase or decrease the volume throughout the video.
4. Export the final video
Once you've added the desired music and settings, it's time to export your edited video. CapCut allows you to export in different resolutions, depending on the type of platform you plan to share the video on. You can select the desired resolution, adjust the output format (MP4 is most recommended), and make sure the audio is included in the final file.
Once exported, your video with Spotify music will be ready to be shared on social networks like TikTok, Instagram Reels or wherever you prefer.