How to Upload Audio or Music to Canva

Why Use Canva to Edit and Add Audio to Videos

Did you know that one of the most used platforms for video creators posting their work on sites like Youtube, is Canva? This is probably because the platform is very easy to navigate and allows for some great editing options, even for those just starting out on their journey!

With various customizations available, users can choose a sound that fits their style by attaching their own audio clip or by scrolling through the music library that has pre-licensed clips.

When you use Canva to add these sounds to your videos, you also get the professional ability to edit them even further by adjusting the volume, applying transitions, and placing them in the right place!

How to Add Music or Audio to Your Canva Projects

The ability to add music and audio to video projects is a really cool feature of Canva. The steps to add this element to your project are quite simple, and you can even include your own pre-recorded music!

Follow these steps to learn how to add sound and music to your videos in Canva:

Step 1: First, log into Canva using the credentials you always use to log into your account.

Step 2: Select the video template you want to use for your video creation by searching for keywords in the search box. Keep in mind the type of format you want your creation to be saved in, whether it’s for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.)

Step 3: Once you’ve either opened a new canvas or uploaded the video you want to edit, it’s time to add your audio and music! (If you’re using a video that has multiple clips, first arrange your clips on the timeline at the bottom of the screen to splice your video together.)

Step 4: Navigate to the left side of the screen to the main toolbox to search for the sound or music. You can either click the Uploads button and upload the audio you want to include, or search the Elements tab for them in the Canva library. (Make sure you click the audio option to get these audio clips!)

Step 5: Click on the sound you want to include in your project and it will be added to your work. You will see the length of the sound below your canvas. You can add it to the entire video or apply it to a specific part by clicking at the end of the purple audio timeline and dragging it as per your need.

Step 6: If you want to record live audio on the Canva platform, go to the Uploads tab in the main toolbox and click the button labeled Record Yourself.

When you click this button, a pop-up will appear giving Canva permission to use the microphone on your device. Authorize the use of your microphone and you will be able to record sound clips which will then be inserted into your library and canvas!

Step 7: If you want to change the part of the audio that is applied to the project, click on audio timeline and you will see a button at the top of the canvas labeled Adjust.
Click that button and you will be able to drag the audio timeline in your project to apply different parts of the music or clips to the desired area.

Step 8: When you click on the audio timeline, you will also see another button appear at the top of the canvas labeled Audio Effects. You can click this to adjust the time when your audio fades in or out, creating a smooth transition.

Step 9: When you are ready to save your project, navigate to the Share button at the top right of the screen and click it. You will be able to select the file type, slides, and other options to save your video. We recommend that you save it as an MP4 file type!