How to Add Music to a Video App from Tidal

By Miley Swift Updated on 2024-05-29 / Update for Tidal Tips

Q1: "How do I add Tidal music to InShot? I had recorded a video and want to add a BGM but I can't find a liked song in InShot. That song I usually listen to on Tidal so can I add it to InShot for editing the video?"

Q2: "I want to post an Instagram video and the background music better be music I like. I can't find the music on Canva but it is on my Tidal playlist. Is there a way to upload Tidal music to Canva?"

If you have tried to add Tidal music to videos on video editing software, like InShot, iMovie, etc. you may find out that songs are not available on them. Why it's an impossible process? How can you settle this situation? Let's see the next part.

View also: How to Import Apple Music to Video

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Part 1. Can You Add Tidal Music to Videos

As for relevant official information, you can not add music from Tidal to video cause Tidal tracks are cache files, not local files. And Tidal doesn't cooperate with any video editing software so you can't use its music as BGM.

However, everything is possible. AudFree Tidal Music Downloader is a cool tool that can give you a hand. It can convert Tidal tracks to common formats like MP3 and save them as local files. If your video editing app supports importing local audio, it is easy to add music to videos from Tidal. Hurry to download it and see more details about it in the next part.

Part 2. How to Download Tidal Music for Adding to Videos

Streaming music services limit music playback on their own app and authorized devices. Tidal is included in the related list. When it comes to uploading Tidal music to video apps, you should look for a powerful assistant. AudFree Tidal Music Converter seems a nice option. It can losslessly download Tidal songs, playlists, and albums offline. Moreover, it supports converting Tidal to common audio formats, including MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, M4A, and M4B. Besides, all ID3 tags can be preserved well in converted Tidal streams. With a fast 5X conversion speed, we can say it is a time-saver.

AudFree Tidal Music Converter

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How to Convert Tidal Music for Adding Music to Videos

The following tutorial is on how to use AudFree Tidal Music Converter to download music from Tidal and store it on your local computer. Then, you can locate and add them to video clips.

Step 1Upload Tidal songs to AudFree Tidal converter
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Before adding Tidal music, please ensure you have installed the AudFree Tidal Music Converter and the Tidal desktop app on your computer. Launch AudFree Tidable and the Tidal app will open at the same time. Next, find your favorite songs in the Tidal app and click the 'three-dot' icon > 'Share' > 'Copy Tidal Track Link'. Then, paste it into the search box of AudFree and click the '+' tab to load them.
Step 2Customize Tidal audio parameters for adding music to a video
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Please touch the 'AudFree Tidal Music Converter' from Apple's menu bar on Mac or click the top-right 'Menu' bar of AudFree's main interface on Windows. Since many video editing tools support a wide variety of audio formats, you can go to 'Preferences' > 'Convert' to set compatible audio formats. You can customize output format as MP3 or another audio format. Other audio parameters, like bit rate, sample rate, etc. also can be set. By the way, it can classify the output tracks by artist or album automatically.
See also: How to Convert Tidal Music to MP3
Step 3Download and convert Tidal playlists offline
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It's very easy to launch the downloading and converting process. Just simply press the big 'Convert' button and then you will see the real conversion process. After conversion, there are two ways to find local Tidal tracks on your computer. One is to click the 'Converted' icon, the other is to click the 'History' > 'Search' icon.
See also: Where Does Tidal Music Store Offline on Mobile/Desktop

If you have followed the above steps, now, you have gotten the converted Tidal audio files. We will show you how to add music to a video from Tidal below.

Part 3. How to Add Tidal Music to Video Freely

To add local Tidal music to a video, you need easy-to-use video editing software, such as Windows Movie Maker, iMovie, Lightwork, Inshot, Camtasia, etc. Different tools come with different buttons to open a video project and upload Tidal music. Here, we take Inshot as an example.

How to Add Music to Videos from Tidal - Inshot

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Step 1. Launch the InShot app on your device. Tap the 'Video' option on the home screen to start a new video project.

Step 2. Choose the video clips you want to edit from your gallery and tap the checkmark to import them into InShot.

Step 3. Tap on 'Music' > 'Tracks' > 'Imported music' > 'Files' to access the Tidal MQA downloads.

Step 4. Then, you can edit added music as BGM on the Inshot video app.

See also: How to Add Tidal Music in InShot

See also: How to Add Music to iMovie from Tidal as Blackground Music

Part 4. FAQs about Adding Tidal Music to Videos

Q1: What Apps Can Add Tidal Music to Video?

A: There are uncountable apps for adding music to a video like InShot, iMovie, Canva, VivaVideo, etc. To add Tidal music to videos, we suggest using AudFree Tidable to rip music from Tidal and save it on a local folder first. Next, you can learn a guide in Part 3 on how to add music to a video app from Tidal.

Q2: How to Add Tidal Music to a Video on iPhone/Android?

A: Add music to video on iPhone or Android also need a video editing app. You can download one on your app store and import the local Tidal music to it.

Q3: How to Add Tidal Music to Canva Video?

A: After you download Tidal tracks on your computer, you can upload them on Canva. Open Canva on your computer web > 'Create a design' to open your video > 'Uploads' > 'Upload files' > add your Tidal songs > click the added music to your video.

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See also: How to Add Music to Canva Video from Spotify

Q4: How to Add Music to Facebook Video from Tidal?

A: You can create a video with Tidal music on a video editor. Then, download and upload it to your Facebook.

See also: How to Disconnect Tidal from Facebook

Q5: How to Add Music to Instagram Video from Tidal?

A: Some practical video editing apps can add converted Tidal music as background music. Simply save your creation and post your video with Tidal music on Instagram.

See also: How to Share Tidal to Instagram Stories and Facebook Stories

Q6: How to Add Tidal Music to TikTok Video?

A: The steps to apply Tidal music to TikTok are the same as others.

Part 5. Summary

No matter which video editor you used to edit video clips, just open it on your computer/mobile to import music to video from Tidal. However, cause Tidal tracks are protected, you have to break this restriction via the powerful AudFree Tidal Music Converter in advance. It really helps you can transfer Tidal music to many devices.

Miley Swift

Miley Swift

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Miley Swift is a professional content creator in the field of music entertainment and tech. Passionate about Tidal streaming technology, she is adept in offering and updating relevant tech skills and tools of Tidal music.