How to Add Audio to Videos on Windows/Mac

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Last Updated: 2021. 07. 21

Summary

his blog shows you three ways to add audio to videos on PC or Mac. Check the method below and follow us to add sound to videos.

Here are things you have to know before making videos:

To make a video with high quality, it is better to add voice over to the video after shooting, because the sound quality on any camera is usually underwhelming. Even though you are just making a video without narration, adding music can make the video more interesting.

Learning how to add sound to videos is an essential step to become a video making expert. Here in this blog, we will show you three ways to add voice-over or music to a video. Let’s get started.

Also Read: How to Replace Audio in Video >

Part 1. How to Add Voice to Video on Windows 10

Part 2. How to Add Voice to Video on Mac

Part 3. How to Add Voice to Video Online

Method 1. How to Add Audio to Videos on Windows 10

This method only works on Windows 10. Moreover, you can’t choose the starting point and where the music ends. We suggest that you try method 3 to get more options.

Step 1

Right click a video file > Open with > Photos.

Step 2

On the toolbar, click Edit & Create > Create a video with text.

Step 3

You are now in Photo’s Editor Screen. Click on Music and select an audio file from Music folder.

Step 4

Drag the selected clip to the Storyboard at the bottom of the screen.

Method 2. Add Audio to Videos on Mac

iMovie can be said one of the most professional video editors. It is a default app installed on Mac and iOS devices. Windows users also have access to it once paid. Even though it can be sort of tricky to use iMovie to add audio to videos, for practiced hands, it is worth trying.

Step 1

Create a new project. Go to File > Import.

Step 2

Drag the video to the timeline.

Step 3

Click Audio below the menu bar > iTunes.

Step 4

Select one audio file from iTunes library, drag it to the timeline.

Step 5

Use the handles to trim the music and put it at where you want the music to start.

Method 3. Add Audio to Videos Online

If you want to put an audio file or voice over to videos in a more flexible and much easier way, FlexClip is what you need.

FlexClip is a professional video editor. In just a few clicks, you can easily add an audio file from the computer. Besides that, FlexClip has a record button allowing you to add voice over to videos. Moreover, it has a media library with rich music elements. They are all free to use!

Now, click the Create a Video button and follow us to add sound to video.

Create a Video

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Step 1

Drag and drop your video to the Media section, and apply it to the storyboard. Clicking the "+" icon will also do.

How to Add Audio to Videos - Step 1

Step 2

Click on Music icon on the toolbar, upload your audio file from your computer. Trim it and adjust the position where the music starts and ends.

How to Add Audio to Videos - Voice Over

FlexClip also provides a stock library with millions of music and tools to help you do voice over. Use them if necessary.

Step 3

Trim and adjust the video. Save the video to your computer if you like it.

Note

1. You can also use FlexClip to make other video edits, like adding transitions, special effects, changing video speed. Give those amazing features a try!

2. You can download the video you made in 1080p HD. No video quality loss will occur.

3. FlexClip is a professional tool to make videos, like promotional video, YouTube video. Remember to give it a try.

The Bottom Line

That’s all for how to add audio to videos. The above three ways are all easy and simple. Hopefully, you have made a video with sound. If you find this blog helpful, please share it with others.