How to add music to your Tik Tok post

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Although there is a lot of great content on TikTok, one of the fan favorites has to do with music. If you’re new to the app and want to start creating your own videos, you’ll need to know how to add music and put together a video. This tutorial will show you how.

You have two options for creating TikTok videos. You can film them within the app and post them directly or use third-party services to create videos and upload them.

Creating on TikTok has an advantage because the app has a huge music library to use. You can also use your own music loaded on your phone.

Creating content outside of TikTok is also easy, but you must provide your own music. The advantage here is that you can edit much more freely on a computer or in a third-party editing app than you can on TikTok. That’s even more true if you know an audio editing suite.

Since most people tend to work within the TikTok apps when creating their videos, we’ll focus on that in this article.

Make a video with TikTok music

Assuming you already have the music on your phone, you just need to have TikTok installed, an account, and a little free time. One of the most interesting things about TikTok is that lip syncing is easy. Once you know the lyrics to the song and have a copy, you just need a mirror and a little practice determining the time, and you’re done. If you can add some creative details to that video while recording, all the better!

1. Open TikTok and select the + icon to create a new video.
   
2. Select Sound at the top of the screen to open the audio menu.
   
3. Select the song and select the check mark (Preview a song from the TikTok audio library until you find a track you like).
   
4. Select red Record and get ready to record the video.
   
5. Press the red “Record” button, do your lip sync or whatever you want for the video for the chosen duration.

Editing your recorded TikTok audio/video compilation

Now that you’re done recording your video with the TikTok audio selected, you can upload the video as you normally would. You may still want to re-record the video or make other edits. Use the effects in the right section if you want. Once you are happy with the results and have added your effects, select the check mark with the video. If you are not satisfied with the recording part of the video, please do the following:

1. To redo the video to better fit your chosen TikTok audio, choose “Adjust Clips” and select the camera icon to shoot again.
2. To make other changes, continue editing your video on the next screen using the tools in the menus.
3. Select “Next” when you are officially satisfied with your video and audio compilation.
4. On the final page, you can add a “qualification,” “caption,” and any “tags.”
5. TikTok gives you the option to “save as draft” or to set the privacy option to “public” either “just friends.”
6. Once your video is perfect, select “Mail.”

Now you have added TikTok audio to your TikTok video, made all the necessary edits and published it. It is a fairly simple process. However, what if you want to add your own music to a TikTok video? Follow the process below.

How do I add my own music to TikTok?

Adding your own music to TikTok may seem complicated at first, but with a simple tool called “BeeCut”, you can enhance your videos with the music you want. You will no longer be limited to the TikTok library, which can give your video that edge to help you gain more followers and fans.

Note: Be careful about using copyrighted content on TikTok, especially if you use it for monetary purposes, which can lead to potential lawsuits if associated owners of the content come after you.

Due to copyright issues, TikTok began limiting people’s ability to add sounds to their videos. This scenario occasionally occurs when the app crashes or when it recognizes you and your friend singing a song that is copyrighted material.

There is a way to avoid this. You can add TikTok-approved music or sounds from the app. During the video editing stage, set the “additional sounds” slider to zero. This means that your audio content will play normally while any sounds you’ve added will not, avoiding TikTok copyright detection.

BeeCut offers a free online editor and a paid app version with a free trial.

BeeCut is owned by WANGXU TECHNOLOGY (HK) CO., LIMITED and developed/published by Apowersoft Limited (apowesoft for Android/iOS stores); The app is not found on Google Play but exists on APKpure but has not been updated since 07/28/2020. The iOS version has not been updated since June 2020. Therefore, LightMV, from the same company, is the best alternative (discussed below) and is available on the Play Store and Apple iOS Store.

How to use BeeCut for TikTok videos (Windows and Mac)

BeeCut is a video editor that you can use to put your own music in a TikTok video.

Available on both Windows and Mac (plus iOS), BeeCut is a super useful tool that supports videos in a 9:16 aspect ratio, the ratio that TikTok supports. The program is not only useful for adding music; You can also add special effects, filters, slow down the video, speed it up, add stickers, and much more.

Here’s how to use BeeCut on Windows and Mac.

1. Discharge BeeCut for Windows/Mac on their website.
2. On Android, BeeCut is not listed, but they have an app called “LightMV”, although it is the same software as BeeCut.
3. Open BeeCut, then import your audio and video clips by clicking on the “Media” area.
4. Under “File,” select “New Project” and then “9:16 (portrait)” to start editing your video.
5. Drag files to the editing area. You can further modify the video in this area, but make sure the length of the video and audio are similar so that one doesn’t cut into the other.
6. You can add filters and layouts before completing the video.
7. Save it to your computer by clicking the “Export” button.
8. Go back to the TikTok app and click the “+” button.
9. Select “Upload” in the lower left corner; select your video from your “Gallery”.
10. You can choose to further edit the video within TikTok.
11. Select “Next” and add hashtags, a title, and a title.
12. Select “Publish.”

You can even add a tiktok soundtrack if you want to create a post-production feel for your videos.

How to use LightMV for TikTok videos (Android)

The process is very similar to how you would upload a TikTok video on Windows or Mac. Instead of using BeeCut (not available in the Play Store), you should use LightMV. LightMV, also owned by WANGXU TECHNOLOGY (HK) CO., LIMITED and published by Apowersoft, is similar to BeeCut. The main difference is that it is only one version of the app available on your Android phone.

LightMV is a video editor that lets you add your own music to a TikTok video and is available on Windows (desktop offers “BeeCut” and “LightrMV”) and Mac, plus it’s available on Android/iOS.

For Android, LightMV is a free app that allows you to design high-quality TikTok videos and share them on the platform or others if you want. However, you cannot download your creation (only share it) unless you pay for the premium service.

Here’s how to use LightMV for free on Android.

1. Download the LightMV app for Android.
2. Create an account at LightMV.com.
3. Open LightMV and select the “TikTok” template.
4. Follow the instructions to add photos and videos.
5. Select “Change music.” This allows you to upload your own music.
6. You can add filters and layouts before completing the video.
7. Save it to your phone by clicking the “Produce” button.
8. The video will take some time to process. You can choose to add an email to notify you when it is complete.
9. Go back to the TikTok app and click the “+” button.
10. Select “Upload” in the lower left corner.
11. You can choose to further edit the video within TikTok.
12. Select “Next” and add hashtags, a title, and a caption.
13. Select “Publish.”

How to use LightMV/BeeCut for TikTok videos (iPhone/iOS)

LightMV on iOS/iPhone is a free app and there is no watermark or crop resolution like with other apps. BeeCut is an app that appears in the iOS Store (as opposed to Android), but has not received any updates since June 2020. As mentioned above, both apps are from the same company and developer. Like the Android version of LightMV, you can share your works but not download them unless you pay for the service.

1. Download the LightMV App for iOS/iPhone.
2. Create an account at LightMV.com.
3. Launch the LightMV app, then choose the “TikTok” template.
4. Follow the instructions to add some photos and videos.
5. Select “Change music.” This allows you to upload your own music.
6. You can now add filters and layouts if you wish.
7. Save it to your phone by clicking the “Produce” button.
8. The video will take some time to process. You can choose to add an email to notify you when it is complete.
9. Go back to the TikTok app and click the “+” button.
10. Select “Upload” in the lower left corner.
11. You can choose to further edit the video within TikTok.
12. Select “Next” and add hashtags, a title, and a caption.
13. Select “Publish.”

The mechanics of creating a video and adding music on TikTok is very simple, but there is much more. Timing is everything, and you’ll probably need to adjust the timing of the audio and video to make everything match. Expect to reshoot a few times until you understand how everything works.

Frequent questions

TikTok is a lot of fun when you know how to make videos and use the features the platform offers. If you still have questions, read on.

My audio is not playing after publishing. What I can do?

For TikTok video/audio issues, make sure you have a good internet connection and the app is updated. If TikTok appears to be unavailable or not allowing you to perform certain tasks, this is usually the culprit.

Sometimes TikTok will play your audio during the editing process and then when you post, there will be no audio. Most of the time it is because your TikTok app is outdated. Head to the Google Play Store or App Store to check for updates.

Is there a free app that allows me to add music to videos?

Yeah! InShot is another popular app that allows users to customize their TikTok videos. The app is available on iOS and Android platforms with a free and paid subscription option.

Can I add more than one sound to a TikTok video?

TikTok only allows you to add one sound at a time. But fortunately, there are solutions. The process to create a video with more than one TikTok sound is complicated, but here we have an article that will guide you step by step.

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To finish, BeeCut seems to be a great program for adding music to TikTok videos, but only on Windows and Mac PCs and laptops. Its mobile apps for Android and iPhone are outdated and do not have recent updates. LightMV seems to be a great alternative made by the same company. Perhaps they chose to use the name to replace the old BeeCut applications. In any case, there is an app or program for you based on your needs.