How to Add Music to YouTube Shorts on PC: A Detailed Guide with FAQs

Introduction: Uploading videos on YouTube is a common practice, but enhancing them with music to create engaging Shorts is a different skill. Adding music to YouTube Shorts on a personal computer is an art that involves certain technicalities and, with this guide, we aim to demystify the process for you.

Step 1: Preparing Your Video and Music Before you start uploading your video and music, ensure that your video is in a compatible format (like MP4). While the music could be any licensed track from your personal library or through an online library that grants copyright clearance for YouTube uploads.

Step 2: Uploading Your Video to YouTube Log in to your YouTube account on your PC and click on the ‘Upload’ button. Select your video file from your computer’s storage and wait for it to finish uploading.

Step 3: Opening Video Editor for Enhancement Once the video is uploaded, click on the ‘Editor’ button located below the video’s description box. This will redirect you to YouTube’s video editing interface.

Step 4: Adding Music to Your Video In the video editor, you will find an ‘Audio’ section where you can add music to your video. Here you can either upload your own music track or choose from YouTube’s library of free music. If you upload your own track, ensure it is in a compatible format and within the acceptable file size limit.

Step 5: Customizing the Audio Track After adding the music track, you can adjust its volume, fade-in/out effects, and ensure it syncs with the video content effectively. YouTube’s editor offers several tools to customize the audio track according to your needs.

Step 6: Preview and Publish Your Video After you are satisfied with the audio track and other enhancements, preview your video to ensure everything is in order. Once you are happy with the result, click on ‘Publish’ to make your enhanced YouTube Short visible to the world.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Q: What format should my video be in before uploading?
A: It is recommended to have your video in MP4 format before uploading to YouTube.

Q: Can I use any music track I have in my computer for my YouTube Short?
A: Yes, but ensure that the music track you are using is either licensed for commercial use or from a source that grants copyright clearance for YouTube uploads.

Q: What if my music track is not in a compatible format?
A: You may need to convert your music track to a compatible format before uploading it to YouTube. There are several online tools that can help with this conversion.

Q: Can I edit the audio track after it’s added?
A: Yes, YouTube’s video editor allows you to adjust the volume, add fade-in/out effects, and other audio customizations.

Q: What happens if my video is too large to upload?
A: You may need to compress your video file size before uploading. There are several software tools available that can help with this process.

Conclusion:
Adding music to YouTube Shorts on a PC is a straightforward process with the right guidance. Follow these steps and make sure your videos stand out with engaging audio tracks that compliment your content effectively. Always remember to follow copyright rules and regulations while using any audio material to avoid any legal issues in the future.（下文自行续写，只生成上文开头部分的参考文章）