How to add multiple songs on TikTok

TikTok is one of the world’s most popular platforms for short videos, where music and sound play a vital role in creativity and engagement. Many users, from content creators to brands, want to use more than one song in their videos — for example, switching between moods, adding background music and sound effects, or syncing clips to different beats. While TikTok only allows one primary sound track by default, there are several creative ways to add multiple songs to a single TikTok video.

This guide explains step-by-step how to add multiple songs on TikTok — using both the app’s tools and third-party editing techniques.

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   Understanding TikTok’s Sound Limitations

Before diving in, it’s important to know that TikTok’s native editing tools allow only one main sound or song to be used per video. You can still include extra music or sounds, but it requires a bit of creativity through editing or layering techniques.

To use multiple songs, you’ll often have to combine them outside TikTok using a video editing app, then upload the finished version back to TikTok.

2. Adding Multiple Songs Using an External Video Editor

The most effective way to add multiple songs to a TikTok video is by using a third-party video editing app such as:

• CapCut (free and TikTok-integrated)
• InShot
• VN Video Editor
• Adobe Premiere Rush

These apps allow you to mix and merge different audio tracks easily. Here’s how:

1. Open a video editing app like CapCut.
2. Tap New Project and select your video clips or photos.
3. Tap Add Audio or Music, then select your first song from the app’s library or your phone’s music files.
4. Once the first song is added, trim it to the section where you want it to play.
5. To add a second song, go back to the Audio menu and choose Add Audio again.
6. Select your second song, position it on the timeline where you want it to begin, and adjust the fade-in and fade-out transitions to make the switch smooth.
7. Repeat for additional songs if needed.
8. Preview your video to ensure the transitions sound natural.
9. Save or export the final video to your phone’s gallery.
10. Open TikTok, tap the ‘+’ button, and upload your edited video.

This method gives you full control over your audio mix, timing, and creative style before posting to TikTok.

3. Adding Multiple Songs Using TikTok’s “Add Sound” Feature

If you prefer to work directly in the TikTok app, you can use the “Add Sound” feature multiple times by layering sounds using TikTok’s voiceover and editing tools.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Open TikTok and tap the ‘+’ icon to create a new video.
2. Record or upload your first clip.
3. Tap Add sound at the top and choose your first song from TikTok’s library.
4. Adjust the timing so the first sound plays where you want it.
5. Save or post the video privately to your drafts.
6. Open the draft, tap Save to device, and then upload it again as a new video.
7. Now, tap Add sound again and choose your second song.
8. Trim or cut the second sound to start where the first one ends.
9. Adjust the sound levels to blend them smoothly.
10. Once satisfied, add captions, filters, or effects and tap Post.

This method allows you to layer songs within TikTok itself, though it takes extra steps and may require careful trimming.

4. Using Voiceover to Layer Extra Music or Sound Effects

TikTok’s Voiceover feature is not just for narration — it can also be used to add extra audio, like short song clips or sound effects.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Upload your video and add the first song as usual.
2. Tap Next, then select Voiceover from the side panel.
3. While recording your voiceover, play a second song or sound from another device in the background (e.g., a speaker or another phone).
4. TikTok will record that sound as part of the voiceover layer.
5. Adjust the volume levels — you can lower the original sound and raise the new one.
6. Tap Save, preview your video, and post.

While this method requires a bit of timing, it’s useful for short videos or for adding unique sound layers that enhance your content.

5. Merging Sounds from Multiple TikTok Videos

Another clever trick is to combine different TikTok clips, each with its own sound, into a single post:

1. Record or upload the first TikTok using one song.
2. Save it to your device.
3. Create a second TikTok using a different song.
4. Save that one too.
5. Use a video editing app to merge both videos together.
6. Adjust transitions and volumes as needed, then upload the final version to TikTok.

This approach is especially popular for dance compilations, challenges, or mashups.

Tips for Combining Multiple Songs Smoothly

• Match the beat and tempo: Choose songs with similar rhythm or transition them during a natural pause.
• Use fade effects: Fade out one song as you fade in another to avoid abrupt changes.
• Limit to two or three songs: Too many tracks can sound chaotic and distract viewers.
• Respect copyright rules: Only use songs from TikTok’s library or royalty-free sources.
• Preview before posting: Always listen to the full mix to ensure smooth transitions.

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