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How to Add Audio to a Video

1

Upload your video and audio

Upload the video plus the music, narration, podcast intro, or other audio track you want to add. Supports MP4, WebM, MOV, and common audio formats like MP3, WAV, AAC, and OGG.

2

Choose replace or mix

Choose Replace if the new track should fully replace the original sound, or Mix if you want background music under the existing audio.

3

Download the result

Export a single MP4 with your new soundtrack, ready for YouTube, presentations, product demos, or social clips.

Why use FyleTools to add audio to video?

100% Private

Your files never leave your device. All audio processing happens in your browser — no server uploads.

Free & Unlimited

No registration, no file limits, no watermarks. Add audio to as many videos as you need, completely free.

Music, Voiceover, or Replacement

Add background music, swap noisy camera audio, or combine narration with the original soundtrack without leaving the browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your video and audio files never leave your device.
What is the difference between replace and mix?
Replace removes the original audio and keeps only the new track. Mix keeps the existing audio and blends in your new music or voiceover underneath it.
What audio formats are supported?
MP3, WAV, AAC, OGG, and most common audio formats are supported. If a file does not load cleanly, convert it to MP3 or WAV first.
What happens if the audio is shorter than the video?
In replace mode, the exported video ends when the shorter file ends. In mix mode, the original video length is preserved, which is usually better for background music.
Will the video quality be affected?
No. The video stream is copied without re-encoding, so the video quality remains identical to the original.
Does this work on my phone?
Yes. The tool runs entirely in your browser on any device, including smartphones and tablets.
Can I add background music to a video that already has audio?
Yes. Mix mode is designed for that workflow. Keep the original speech track, then add music underneath at a lower volume so dialogue stays clear.
What output format is produced?
The output is always an MP4 file, which is the most universally compatible video format for sharing and playback.
Can I adjust the volume of the added audio?
Yes. In mix mode, you can control the relative volume of the original audio and the added track before processing.
What happens if the audio is longer than the video?
The audio is trimmed to the video duration. If you want a precise start or end section, trim the audio first before adding it.
Can I add multiple audio tracks?
The tool supports one additional audio track at a time. To combine music beds, intros, or voiceovers first, merge them with Audio Merge, then add the merged file to your video.
Does mix mode sync audio and video automatically?
Yes. Both audio tracks start at the beginning of the video. For precise timing, trim the video or audio first so the important moment starts at 0:00.

When to Use This Tool

Add background music to a silent product demo, slideshow, or merged clip before publishing.

Replace noisy on-camera audio with a clean voiceover recorded separately.

Mix intro music under a tutorial, webinar, or screen recording without destroying the original dialogue.

Add a soundtrack to a travel montage or reel after merging your clips.

Supported Formats

FormatDescriptionBest For
MP4 (video input/output)H.264 videoUniversal video with added audio
WebM (video input)VP8/VP9 web videoWeb video content
MOV (video input)Apple QuickTime videoiPhone recordings
MP3 (audio input)Compressed audioMusic tracks, voiceovers
WAV (audio input)Lossless audioHigh-quality narration, studio audio

Tips & Best Practices

Use Replace when the original mic track is unusable, and Mix when you want to keep speech while adding music underneath.

Background music should usually sit lower than dialogue. If the voice is hard to hear, reduce the music level before exporting.

Trim the audio file first if you need an exact intro, loop, or voiceover section to line up with the video.

When the final MP4 is ready, compress the video if you need a smaller file for upload, email, or messaging apps.

How It Works — 100% Private Processing

FyleTools uses FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly to mux the new audio track into the video container. In replace mode, the original audio is discarded. In mix mode, both audio streams are blended with controllable levels using FFmpeg's amix filter. The video stream is copied without re-encoding.

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