How to add music with TikTok Video Editor

Last updated: November 2024

With TikTok Video Editor in TikTok Ads Manager, you can add music to enhance the mood and impact of your videos. Learn more about TikTok Video Editor.


How to add music with TikTok Video Editor

  1. Enter TikTok Video Editor within TikTok Ads Manager. Learn how to access TikTok Video Editor.

  2. Click Music to add music to the video.

  3. Find music to select for the video. Music is categorized into:

    1. Custom - music generated by AI for the current video

    2. Recommended - music recommended for the current video

    3. Trending - current hot music on TikTok

    4. Saved - music that you have saved using the "Save" button

    5. My uploads - a local music file, uploaded using the upload button at the top of the panel

  4. Click the play button on the music cover to listen to a preview.

  5. Click the save button on the right side of the music to save it to Saved.

  6. Click the plus sign next to the music to add it to the current video.