Article last updated on:
September 15, 2024

In this guide, I’m teaching you how to:

  • Add music (copyright and copyright-free)
  • To any short-form video

I’ll use SendShort, the free AI that helps me add any audio file or sound effect to shorts.

Related Guide: Add music to YouTube Shorts.


How to Add Music to Short-Form Video

The easiest way to add music to short-form videos is to use SendShort. Upload a video, then go to the “Audios” tab and add a song: file or YouTube link.

  1. Upload your video in SendShort.
  2. Go to “Elements” > “Audios
  3. Import your song (YouTube Link or Audio File).
How to add music to your videos in SendShort
Follow this quick process

We recommend importing music via YouTube URL.

It’s just easier and quicker than downloading a file and uploading it in SendShort.


FAQ: Music on Short-Form Content

1. Can I add any song to my short-form video?

Answer: Yes, you can add any song to your short-form video, but be mindful of copyright laws. Using licensed or royalty-free music is a safe way to avoid potential issues.

2. What is the tool that adds any song to short-form content?

Answer: SendShort is the tool that lets you add any song to your short-form videos. You’re better off with SendShort because social media apps tend to limit you to copyright-free songs.

For instance, you can’t add any song on TikTok or music on Instagram Reels if you have a business account β†’ that’s when SendShort becomes a life-saving tool.

3. Can I add music for free to my short videos?

Answer: Yes, with SendShort!

This AI lets you add any song to your short-form videos for free.


Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort

About the author

David leads the editing team at SendShort. With this help, the team delivers the latest guides on using your favorite social media apps and creating short-form content.