Adding music to your Canva creations will bring them to life! It’s easy to do, and you can add music from a variety of sources. In this guide, we’ll show you how to add audio or music to Canva step by step so you can create stunning visuals and presentations with sound.
There are many ways to add audio or music to Canva. You can either upload your own audio files, record your audio, or choose from Canva’s library of royalty-free music and sound effects. Follow this guide to learn how to add audio or music to Canva using each method.
1. Uploading Audio Files
The first way to add audio or music to Canva is by uploading your own audio files. To do this, click on the “Uploads” tab in the left-hand sidebar and select the “Audio” option. Then, you can drag and drop your audio files into the upload window.

2. Recording Audio
The second way to add audio or music to Canva is by recording your own audio. To do this, click on the “Record yourself” tab still from the “Uploads” tab, turn off your Camera, then click “Record”.

There are also additional settings on the upper right-hand side where you can choose a different microphone and other audio recording options.

3. Choosing from Canva’s Library
The third way to add audio or music to Canva is by choosing from Canva’s library of royalty-free music and sound effects. To do this, click on the “Audio” tab in the left-hand sidebar and you will see a variety of options to choose from. Click on the one you want and it will be added to your design automatically.

If the “Audio” tab does not appear on the sidebar, click on “More” to expand the list of options and find “Audio”.
Once you’ve added your audio or music, you can adjust the volume by clicking on the speaker icon in the upper right-hand corner. You can also click and drag on the waveform to select a specific part of the audio clip to play.

And that’s it! You now know how to add audio or music to Canva.
Final Thoughts
Adding audio or music to Canva is a great way to make your designs more engaging and appealing. If you’re not sure how to get started, try one of the three methods described in this guide. And, don’t forget to adjust the volume to ensure that your audio is loud enough to be heard clearly. Thanks for reading!