Background music for videos
Worried about licensing and copyright issues? Find the perfect background music for your videos with Epidemic Sound and streamline your video creation process today.
Background music songs
Does Epidemic Sound have copyright free music for videos?
Epidemic Sound’s music doesn’t classify as “copyright-free” — it goes beyond royalty-free music. All that terminology can be confusing, so we broke it down.
Check out our post unpacking everything about copyright-free music here.
Does Epidemic Sound have happy background music for videos?
Of course! With over 50,000 tracks, Epidemic Sound can match whatever mood, vibe, or feel you want your background music to have.
Swimming through options? Our search tools are seriously comprehensive: filter by mood, BPM, genre — you name it!
Need to find the perfect track quickly? Our experts have curated these playlists just for you.
Do I have a limit on the amount of music I can use with Epidemic Sound?
Nope — the sky’s the limit! All our plans allow you to use as many tracks as you want. Connect your channels to your Epidemic Sound account and you’re cleared to use as many tracks and sound effects as you need. We can’t wait to see what you create.
Where can I get background music for videos?
Finding the perfect background music for your videos can be a long and confusing process. You have to understand the mood, the tone, the BPM, all while ensuring that you can legally use the song.
Luckily, Epidemic Sound has streamlined this process for you. Expertly crafted search tools help you navigate our 50,000+ tracks. You can even search with songs you already know — using track titles, artist names, or Spotify links as a reference — to quickly find tracks with a similar flavor.
Plus, you can forget worrying about licensing and copyright — we’ve got you covered. Our entire royalty-free music catalog is copyright-safe and available for use on all major platforms.
How do I choose the best background music for my videos?
When used well, music can enhance any mood, tone, or vibe you want to achieve. However, an ill-fitting song can prevent your video from feeling cohesive, losing your message. Why let one needle-drop derail all your hard work?
First, identify the feel you’re going for. Is it a cheerful, happy video full of energy? Or perhaps you’re soundtracking a more emotive and sad scene, intended to make the audience think. Plug this vibe into the Epidemic Sound search tools and you’ve got the perfect selection of songs to flick through.
Listening to every track would take you quite some time. Luckily, you can fine-tune your search by using the filter tools. Alternatively, flick through expert suggested tracks by checking out our curated playlists!
How do you edit background music on a video?
You’ll first need to open your video editing software of choice — anything from free options such as iMovie and CapCut to software used by the pros, like Premiere Pro or Final Cut. If you’re wondering which is best for you, check out our post all about the best video editing software.
Add your track of choice, then play around with its placement, length, and volume just as you might a video clip.
Already soundtracked a video, but want to change the music? Import the file into your video editing software, then split the audio from the clip. You can then change the background music to a better-suited track, or just edit what’s already there.
How do I download background music for my videos?
To download background music for your video, you first have to source the music. If you’re stuck, check out our guide to finding the perfect soundtrack here.
That should be the trickiest part over and done with. However, before hitting that “download” button, you’ll need to clear the track of any potential legal issues. That means knowing about copyright law and royalty-free music.
Learn about royalty-free music here ->
Find the perfect background music and download reliably copyright-cleared tracks from Epidemic Sound’s curated playlists.
How to add music to your videos from mobile
Creating videos on your phone has never been easier, with apps like CapCut, TikTok, and Instagram all offering their own video editing experiences.
If you’re creating from your mobile and need to download background music, Epidemic Sound has you covered. Our mobile app allows you to download music straight to your iOS or Android device.
Background music and stems
Looking to up your music game and add greater customizability to your creativity? Stems are your new best friend!
Stems are a type of audio file that breaks down a complete track into individual mixes. For example, a track might have separate stems for the melody, instruments, bass, and drums. Using individual stems gives you more control over which parts you want to include or exclude from your project.
When you download a track from Epidemic Sound, stems are included. So, you get to create your perfect background music freely.
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