How to Add Music to a Video Offline
Put your own track under a video, balance it with the original sound, and export. No upload, no account and no watermark.
Quick Answer
- ✓Add your audio file to the timeline in FileHop's video editor, then trim it to fit.
- ✓Use fades and auto-duck so the music doesn't compete with speech.
- ✓Export with no watermark. MP4, MOV or WebM up to 4K, all on your computer.
What makes music sound right under a video
Simply laying a track over a clip often gives you music that's too loud, stops abruptly at the end, and buries what people are saying. A good mix needs just three things: a lower music level, a fade at each end, and room for speech.
Ducking handles the third. The music dips while someone talks, then comes back up. Also make sure you have the rights to the track, particularly on platforms that scan uploads for copyrighted music.
How to add music with FileHop
FileHop's video editor runs on your computer, with multi-track audio.
Open the video in the editor
Choose Edit on your video and set up your canvas.
Add your audio
Add a music file to an audio track, trim it to length, and set it to loop if it's too short.
Balance the sound
Set clip volume, add a fade in and out, and turn on auto-duck. Mute or lower the original audio if you don't need it.
Export
Choose your format and quality. The result has no watermark.
Use Detach Audio to work on a clip's original sound separately. Lanes can be muted or soloed while you check the mix.
Other ways to add music
A few other options are worth knowing.
iMovie (Mac)
Free and friendly on a Mac, with a built-in soundtrack selection. Not available on Windows.
Online editors
Quick, but your video is uploaded, and free tiers can add watermarks or limit export quality.
DaVinci Resolve
Far more powerful audio tools, with a much steeper learning curve and heavy hardware needs.
Adding music, compared
How FileHop compares with an online editor.
| What matters | Online editor | FileHop |
|---|---|---|
| Upload needed | Yes | No |
| Works offline | No | Yes |
| Watermark | Often on free tiers | None |
| Auto-duck | Varies | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add music to a video on my computer?
Open the video in FileHop's editor, add your audio to a track, adjust it, and export.
Does FileHop include free music?
Bring your own track. Make sure you have the rights to use it.
Can I keep the original sound too?
Yes. Both play together, and you can set each one's volume.
Can I fade music out at the end?
Yes. Audio clips have fade in and fade out.
What is auto-duck?
It lowers the music automatically so speech stays clear.
Can I replace the original audio?
Yes. Mute or detach it, then add your own.
Can FileHop add captions too?
Yes, by importing SRT, VTT or ASS files or typing them yourself. It doesn't auto-generate captions.
Is my video uploaded?
No. Editing and export run on your computer.
Give your video a soundtrack
Mix and export on Mac and Windows, offline, with no watermark.
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