How to add TikTok sounds to CapCut

CapCut and TikTok work closely together, making it easy for creators to edit videos with trending sounds. Whether you want to use a viral audio, a sound you saved on TikTok, or your own original audio, CapCut gives you several ways to import it.

This guide explains how to add TikTok sounds to CapCut using different methods, including direct import, extraction, downloads, and audio libraries.

Why Add TikTok Sounds to CapCut?

Adding TikTok sounds to CapCut lets you:

• Sync your videos with trending audio
• Create polished, professional edits
• Match clips to beat drops or sound effects
• Use saved TikTok sounds for transitions and edits
• Avoid downloading separate audio apps

Since CapCut is owned by ByteDance (same company as TikTok), the two apps integrate seamlessly.

Method 1: Import TikTok Sounds to CapCut Directly from TikTok (Best Method)

This method works if both apps are linked.

Step-by-step:

1. Open TikTok
2. Find the sound you want to use
3. Tap on the sound name below the username (this opens the sound page)
4. Tap “Use this sound”
5. When the TikTok camera opens, you will see the audio attached
6. Instead of recording a video, tap “Add to CapCut” (if the option appears)
7. CapCut opens automatically with the sound ready to use

If you don’t see the “Add to CapCut” option, use Method 2.

Method 2: Save TikTok Sound and Import It into CapCut

This method works if you’re using a sound from your Favorites.

Steps:

1. Open TikTok
2. Go to the sound you want
3. Tap “Add to Favorites”
4. Open CapCut
5. Start a new project
6. Tap “Audio”
7. Select “From device,” “Sounds,” or “Extracted” (depending on your version)
8. Look under “Favorites” or “TikTok sounds”
9. Choose the sound and add it to your timeline

Some versions of CapCut have a tab called “TikTok Sounds,” which pulls audio directly from your TikTok account.

Method 3: Use the TikTok–CapCut Linking Feature

CapCut allows you to link your TikTok account so you can import sounds directly.

Steps:

1. Open CapCut
2. Go to the Home screen
3. Tap your profile icon
4. Choose “Login with TikTok”
5. Grant permission
6. Now go to a project
7. Tap “Audio” → “TikTok” or “Sounds from TikTok”

Your TikTok-saved sounds will appear for use in CapCut projects.

Method 4: Extract Audio from a TikTok Video Using CapCut

If you want a sound that appears only in a video but is not available as a standalone sound, this method works perfectly.

Steps:

1. Download the TikTok video that contains the sound
2. Open CapCut
3. Create a new project
4. Import the downloaded TikTok video
5. Tap on the video clip
6. Select “Extract audio”
7. The audio track will appear below your video
8. If you want just the audio, delete the video clip

This is one of the easiest ways to use any TikTok sound.

Method 5: Use CapCut’s Internal Sound Library

If you cannot find the sound on TikTok or want a similar track:

Steps:

1. open CapCut
2. Start a project
3. Tap “Audio”
4. Browse categories like “Viral,” “Trending,” or “Beats”
5. Choose a sound and add it to your edit

Some trending TikTok audios are already included in CapCut’s own library.

Method 6: Import TikTok Sounds Manually (Offline Method)

If you have an MP3 file of a TikTok sound:

1. Download the audio file to your phone
2. Open CapCut
3. Enter a project
4. Tap “Audio”
5. Select “From device”
6. Choose the file and add it to your timeline

This method is helpful when using remixes or custom-created TikTok audios.

Tips for Using TikTok Sounds Effectively in CapCut

• Align cuts with beat drops for smoother transitions
• Use “Match cut” features to sync clips automatically
• Reduce noise using CapCut’s built-in noise reduction tool
• Adjust volume so dialogue is not drowned out
• Trim audio to match your video length

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