How do I add background music to short videos?
3 min read · Updated October 30, 2026
Use a track you have the right to use, keep it far below the voice, and credit it if the licence asks. Trending commercial songs are not yours to license. Zlayo can mix a quiet music bed under story and text videos from a built-in set of Creative Commons tracks.
Make a story video →Rules of thumb
- Music should be felt, not noticed: far quieter than the voice.
- Pick calm, steady tracks for narration.
- Read the licence; some require a credit.
In Zlayo
Story Video and Fake Texting can add a background track chosen by mood, mixed quietly under the voice. The tracks are Kevin MacLeod's, licensed CC BY 4.0, and every one is credited on the Credits page. Auto-Clip projects have an optional background music setting, off by default.
Questions
Not unless you hold the licence. Zlayo doesn't include trending commercial songs.
Yes, the editor takes audio you add as a layer; make sure you have the rights to it.
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