How to Add Apple Music to CapCut on Desktop/Mobile [Easy Guide]

Part 1. Why You Can't Add Apple Music to CapCut

"Does Apple Music work with CapCut?" Unfortunately, no. CapCut, a video editing app developed by ByteDance (the owner of TikTok), features a user-friendly interface, making it accessible to anyone for free. It offers an extensive library of multi-genre tracks, allowing users to enhance their videos with built-in music. However, if the available tracks don't fit your project, you can import your own music for a more personalized touch.

However, Apple Music songs (including the downloaded songs) are protected by digital rights management (DRM) and stored in M4P format, which CapCut does not support. Instead, CapCut is compatible with common audio formats like MP3, WAV, and WMA. As a result, Apple Music tracks cannot be directly added to CapCut due to format incompatibility.

Fortunately, you can work around this limitation by using audio conversion tools like AudFree Audio Converter and AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder. They allow you to convert Apple Music for CapCut as they support output audio formats like MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc. Learn more about how to use them in the next section.

Note: You can only use the converted Apple Music files for personal use. Do not use the files in commercial video projects.

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Platform	Format
CapCut Supported Input Audio Format	MP3, WAV, WMA
Apple Music Format	Encoded M4P
AudFree Tool Supported Output Audio Format	MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, Lossless, M4A, M4B

Part 2. How to Get Apple Music on CapCut Video Editor [Best Tool]

As mentioned earlier, Apple Music tracks are encoded in a special format which makes them inaccessible for CapCut. To import Apple Music songs to CapCut, you first need to convert and download Apple Music to CapCut compatible files. In this part, we will introduce two professional tools to help you.

Tool 1. Convert Apple Music for CapCut via AudFree Apple Music Converter

AudFree Apple Music Converter is a professional Apple Music download and conversion tool. This powerful tool allows you to convert Apple Music to MP3, WAV, and other common formats. After the conversion, you can smoothly add music to CapCut from Apple Music. Even better, the tool preserves the original ID3 tags and metadata, ensuring no loss of quality or song information during the conversion process. With this method, you can perfectly put Apple Music on CapCut for a smooth video creation experience.

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How to Convert Apple Music Songs to CapCut-supported Format

Now, refer to the following tutorial to export Apple Music to CapCut-compatible format using AudFree Apple Music Downloader.

Step 1Add Apple Music Tracks to AudFree Auditior

Install AudFree Apple Music Converter on your Windows or Mac computer by clicking the above green 'Download' buttons, then run it. Next, log in to your Apple Music account and start to load Apple Music M4P files into this best Apple Music downloader. You can find any track, playlist, etc. you like in the built-in Apple Music web player. Then tap the content and click on the '+🎵' icon at the right. Later, tap 'Add to list' in the pop-up window to load Apple Music files to the Converting window on AudFree.

Step 2Set Output Format of Apple Music for CapCut

Click the 'menu' icon in the upper-right corner, then choose Preferences > Conversion to in the Setting window. Now, select either MP3 or WAV as the Apple Music output format as needed for compatibility with CapCut. In this window, you can also customize other parameters such as audio channel, bit rate, etc. to get the highest audio quality. After that, tap OK to apply.

Step 3Convert and Export Apple Music for CapCut Video Editor

Simply navigate to the Converting section and press the 'Convert' button in the lower-right corner. This tool will automatically start converting and downloading Apple Music to the target format. When finished, you can navigate to the target folder on your computer to view the unprotected Apple tracks. Now, you get Apple Music free forever on your device. Then you can import music from Apple Music to CapCut with ease.

Tool 2. How to Download Apple Music to CapCut-compatible Files via AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder

AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder is also a powerful tool to help you to get Apple Music for CapCut. It supports to convert Apple Music files to CapCut-supported audio formats like MP3, WAV and more with high quality and ID3 tags kept. Besides, it allows you to change the output audio channel, bit rate and sample rate. The biggest advantages of this tool is that it supports convert streaming music from 9 music services, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, SoundCloud, Deezer, Qobuz, Tidal and so on. If you have multiple music account and want to add music to CapCut from different services, you can try this tool. Now, check the tutorial below to learn how it works.

Step 1. Setup AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder. Please download, install and start AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder for Windows or Mac on your computer.

Step 2. Set output format for Apple Music CapCut. Before converting, please choose the output format as MP3, WAV or else for use on CapCut. Please tap the menu icon at the right-corner on the screen. Then choose Preferences > Conversion in the window to pick up the format. Next, tap OK.

Step 3. Load Apple Music files. Now, on the main screen, tap the Apple Music icon and log in to your Apple Music account in the web player. Then browse and choose music you want to download and convert. Tap the song, playlist, album or else and click the + icon. Later, click Add to list to import files.

Step 4. Convert Apple Music for CapCut. At last, move to the Converting window and tap Convert to start the conversion process. After that, you will get Apple Music tracks for use on CapCut.

Part 3. How to Add Music to CapCut from Apple Music on PC/Mac

Now, you get local Apple Music files for CapCut via AudFree tools. So, here you can follow the steps below to see how to put Apple Music on CapCut desktop app as the video background music on both PC and Mac.

How to Add Apple Music to CapCut on Windows PC

Step 1. Open the CapCut Video Editor on your Windows PC.

Step 2. Click the '+ Create project' or '+ New project' button on the main page. Then create a project and import the video to the timeline.

Step 3. Touch the 'Media' > 'Local' button from the left sidebar and select the 'Import' option.

Step 4. Browse the converted Apple Music files on your computer locally. Then select the tracks that match the CapCut video's vibe and tap the 'Import' button.

How to Import Apple Music to CapCut on Mac

Step 1. On the CapCut Mac app, hit the 'New project' button to create a new program or open your existing video.

Step 2. Tap on the 'Upload' button on the right of the left panel and select 'Local' from the draw-down list.

Step 3. Pick the converted Apple Music songs from the target folder on Mac to import those files to CapCut.

Part 4. How to Add Apple Music to CapCut on iPhone/iPad/Android

CapCut is available on both Android and iOS devices, offering advanced features like keyframes, color grading, curve speed adjustments, and 4K export to enhance video creation efficiency. Once you've converted Apple Music tracks into local files, you can effortlessly add them as background music in CapCut on your mobile device.

📝 Tip: Before starting, make sure the Apple Music downloads on your computer have been transferred to your iPhone, iPad or Android phone via a portable USB cable. To sync Apple Music to iPhone, please import Apple Music local files to iTunes first. Then connect your iOS device to your computer and sync music from iTunes Library to iPhone. To move Apple Music to Android, you just need to connect your device to your computer via a USB cable to make it.

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How to Add a Song from Apple Music to CapCut on Mobiles

Step 1. Launch the CapCut Video Editor from your phone or tablet. Then click the 'New Project' option in the app to create a new project.

Step 2. Then use your original video or film a new video on CapCut.

Step 3. Add background music to the video by pressing the 'Audio' menu at the bottom.

Step 4. Select the 'Sounds' > 'Your Sounds' button from the bottom toolbar.

Step 5. Tap the 'From Device' option and find the Apple Music song you want to add.

Step 6. Finally, click the '+' button to add songs from Apple Music to CapCut Video Editor.

Part 5. How to Add Music from Apple Music to CapCut Video Editor Online

If you don't want to use the CapCut app on your device to create video, then you can visit its official website to make it. Here we will show you how to add songs from Apple Music to CapCut online.

How to Import Apple Music to CapCut via CapCut Online Editor

Step 1. Navigate to the CapCut website: https://www.capcut.com/editor.

Step 2. Click the 'Upload' button or the big + icon to choose and open the existing video from your device.

Step 3. Drag and drop the converted Apple Music file to this window directly. Or you can click the 'Upload' button to add the target song from your computer.

Step 5. Once uploaded, tap the audio at the left side and drag it to the soundtrack to add music from Apple Music to CapCut video for free creation and editing.

Tips: You can also choose to add music to CapCut from Apple Music via Google Drive or Dropbox. But before that, you need to upload Apple Music files to these cloud services first. Then upload music files and authorize your drive service account to proceed.

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How to Upload Apple Music to Google Drive

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Part 6. How to Use Apple Music in CapCut Video Editor

If you are new to CapCut, please check this part that displays how to edit Apple Music on CapCut:

1. Alter the Audio Volume in the Video

Step 1. After selecting the song to be edited, please right-click on the video clip and go to the Speed tab.

Step 2. Select the 'Curve' > 'Custom' option with three horizontal lines.

Step 3. To alter the audio sound, please once again tap on the three horizontal lines.

Step 4. Click the 'Add Beat' button in the top-right corner to add a beat to your audio. You can also slow down the beat of the selected video clip.

2. Reset Video Settings

Please remember to edit your video in a 9:16 aspect ratio and in high resolution if you use it for TikTok platform.

3. Enhance Your Video

You can add animations, transitions, effects and filters to make your video better.

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Part 7. FAQs about CapCut Apple Music

Q1: Why CapCut Couldn't Export iTunes Music? How to Fix That?

A: iTunes songs including inside Apple Music tracks are copyrighted in a special format - M4P. Users are not allowed to distribute the iTunes music to incompatible devices including CapCut unless you purchase or convert them to unprotected files.

But, you can draw support from AudFree Apple Music Converter or AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder. It helps you convert all Apple Music content as unprotected audio files in various formats. This will protect you from a large expenditure to purchase those songs.

Q2: Can I Use CapCut on MacBook to Edit Apple Music Songs?

A: Yes. The CapCut Video Editor has rolled out a Mac version for MacBook users. So, it is possible to add Apple Music songs to the CapCut Mac app to edit as BGM currently.

Q3: How Do I Add Apple Music in CapCut?

A: You can use AudFree Apple Music Converter to get Apple Music songs to CapCut-supported audio files first. Then you can upload Apple Music to CapCut for use directly.

Q4: Are There Any Free Ways to Use Apple Music on CapCut?

A: Yes. You can use some free and online tools to get Apple Music for CapCut. But they may have limitations like lower quality, etc. So, it is recommended to use a professional tool like AudFree Apple Music Downloader to do that.

Q5: Is It Legal to Add Copyrighted Apple Music Songs to My CapCut Videos?

A: It depends. Converting music for your own personal use is acceptable. However, using them in commercial projects and publish your video publicly on social platforms without proper authorization may violate copyright laws. So, it's recommended to use royalty-free or licensed music for commercial content.

Part 8. In Conclusion

A captivating video isn't complete without the perfect background music. However, adding Apple Music as a soundtrack in CapCut isn't possible without the help of AudFree Apple Music Converter or AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder. This powerful tool allows you to convert Apple Music tracks into local audio files compatible with CapCut.

Beyond CapCut, this expert converter also lets you seamlessly add and use Apple Music songs to Canva, iMovie, and more popular video editors without restrictions. So why wait? Unleash your creativity and craft stunning videos with Apple Music on CapCut and beyond!