Short-form video dominates social media and with YouTube Shorts getting 50 billion daily views, there’s no denying in its popularity. A new update to the app now even lets you include a dedicated option for saving music. This makes it more competitive against its rivals like Instagram Reels and TikTok and even allow the creators to use their music or audio in different applications. Let’s dive in to find out how to save music from YouTube Shorts.
How to save music from YouTube Shorts?
Music is the secret sauce for viral content and has been instrumental to Instagram’s Reel success, suggesting that YouTube could significantly benefit from a similar focus. Besides, it could also boost chances of your content appearing in organic discovery placements, like the Shorts Feeds by enhancing music discovery and keeping viewers engaged with music clips sourced from Shorts content. The platform’s recent introduction of music remix options for Shorts was a step in similar direction.
Saving music from YouTube Shorts is easy. Go to the YouTube app and switch to the Shorts tab. I remember trying to add a catchy tune to a video I was editing.
After a bit of scrolling, I found the right match and it felt like they’d read my mind.
After finding the right audio track, tap the Audio icon at the bottom right of the app screen.
This will take you to a new screen where you’ll find your song listed in the library.
Hit the Save button to save it or use it in your Shorts video. Use it to record videos and preview effects. It will open as an overlay on your Shorts video.
Upload this short-form vertical video. It can be everything from bite-sized tutorials to engaging behind-the-screens vlogs and even handy tips and tricks. As a creator you can come up with your own takes based on audio cues.
Just remember, saving music may not always possible. Because some music tracks that aren’t in the system will be identified as “original,” meaning saving the sound will include all audio in the video. On the other hand, certain shorts don’t have their audio available at all, so you’ll be entirely out of luck.
