How to Add Music to Canva from YouTube

Adding music to your Canva designs can enhance the overall impact of your visuals, making presentations, social media posts, or videos more engaging.

While Canva provides some built-in audio options, you may want to add music from YouTube to personalize your content.

In this guide, we'll show you step-by-step how to add music to your Canva project using a YouTube audio source.

How to Add Music to Canva from YouTube: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Find the Music on YouTube

Begin by selecting the music you want to use from YouTube. Make sure the music is either royalty-free or you have permission to use it.

Copy the URL of the YouTube video containing the desired music. You will need this to extract the audio for your Canva design.

Step 2: Download YouTube Audio

To add YouTube music to Canva, you'll first need to convert the video to an audio file format (like MP3).

You can use online YouTube to MP3 converters (such as YTMP3 or similar). Simply paste the YouTube URL into the converter tool and download the MP3 file of the audio.

Always ensure the audio you're using follows copyright laws.

Step 3: Open Your Canva Design

This could be a video, slideshow, or any other design where music will enhance your content.

If you don't have a project yet, create a new design by selecting your desired template or starting from scratch.

Step 4: Upload the Audio to Canva

Once your design is open, navigate to the "Uploads" tab on the left-hand toolbar.

Click "Upload Files" and select the MP3 file you downloaded from YouTube. The file will upload to Canva, and you’ll be able to access it in your “Uploads” section for use in the current project or future designs.

Step 5: Add the Music to Your Design

To add the music, click on the audio file in your "Uploads" section. This will automatically insert the music into your design.

You’ll see a soundbar appear at the bottom of your project, indicating that the music has been added.

You can now adjust where the music starts and ends, depending on your design's length and needs.

Step 6: Adjust Music Settings

Click on the soundbar at the bottom to access audio settings. You can adjust the volume, trim the track, or loop it depending on your project.

Make sure the music aligns with the content and doesn’t overpower any spoken elements, if applicable.

Step 7: Preview and Export Your Design

Once you've added the music and adjusted its settings, preview your design to ensure everything looks and sounds good together.

If you're satisfied with the final result, click the “Share” or “Download” button in the top-right corner and export your design as an MP4 video or any other format that supports audio.

Conclusion

Adding music from YouTube to your Canva projects is a simple yet powerful way to enhance your designs.

By following these easy steps, you can import audio, sync it with your visuals, and create engaging content for presentations, social media, and more.

Just remember to respect copyright rules when using music from YouTube.

FAQs can solve queries

Can I add YouTube music directly to Canva?

No, you must first download the YouTube audio as an MP3 file and then upload it to Canva.

Is it legal to use any YouTube music in Canva?

Only use royalty-free music or music you have permission to use to avoid copyright infringement.

What file formats does Canva support for audio uploads?

Canva supports audio file formats like MP3, WAV, and M4A.