Add and sync music in Clipchamp

Clipchamp Try it →Watch full video →LLearn With Micheal·Feb 2026

Demo summary

The narrator demonstrates how to create a new project, import media files, and drag video and audio tracks onto the Clipchamp timeline to sync them.

Step-by-step

Click on Create a new video to open a clean workspace
Click on Import media and select your video and music files
Drag the video file from the library onto the timeline
Drag the music file onto the audio track beneath the video
Position the music file at the desired start point on the timeline
Click play in the preview window to check the synchronization
Pause and drag the music track to adjust timing if necessary

Options

Import files from computer or cloud storage

Watch out for

Confirm you have permission to use the music before importing
Ensure the audio file is in a common format recognized by your system

Tips

Keep your files clearly named to make the import step smoother
Give the video a second to load so thumbnails and waveform previews display properly
Place the audio at the very start of the timeline so visuals and sound begin together
Use the audio waveform to spot louder or softer moments during the preview

Highlights

“this is the quickest way to get organized and ready to edit”

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