Adding music to your designs can make your videos, presentations, reels, and social posts far more engaging. Many creators want to use tracks from YouTube inside their designs on Canva — but Canva does not allow direct importing of YouTube audio due to copyright and platform restrictions.
Still, there are safe, legal, and simple methods to bring YouTube music into your Canva projects. This guide walks you through everything you need to know — what’s allowed, what’s not, and the best workarounds.
Can You Add YouTube Music Directly to Canva?
Short answer: No.
Canva doesn’t support direct music import from YouTube because of licensing and copyright restrictions.
But you can use:
Copyright-free YouTube audio
Audio you have permission or rights to
Licensed downloads
Free music libraries compatible with Canva
Below are the safest ways to add YouTube music to your Canva design.
How to Add Music to Canva From YouTube (Legal & Easy Methods)
1. Use YouTube’s Copyright-Free Audio (Best & Legal Method)
YouTube offers a huge library of royalty-free tracks in the YouTube Audio Library.
Steps:
Open YouTube Studio.
Go to Audio Library.
Download any track marked Free to use.
Open Canva → Uploads → Upload Audio.
Select the track and add it to your design.
Why this works
These tracks are officially licensed for creators.
2. Use a YouTube Song Only If You Have Rights (Brand/Client Projects)
If you have:
Written permission or a purchased license, you can safely download and upload it to Canva.
Steps:
Download the song from a licensed source.
Upload inside Canva via Upload → Audio.
Drag it onto your timeline.
3. Use Royalty-Free YouTube Channels (Simple, Safe)
Some YouTube creators upload music specifically for reuse.
Search for:
“No copyright music”
“Creative Commons music”
“Royalty-free background music”
If the video description allows reuse, you can download from the provided links.
4. Add Music via Canva’s Built-In Audio Library
If getting the YouTube track is too complicated, Canva’s internal library is easier.
Steps:
Open your design.
Click Audio on the left menu.
Search for a mood/genre.
Drag the track into your design.
This is the fastest no-risk method.
5. Add YouTube Music as a Link (If You Cannot Download)
If you only need the music as a reference or clickable element:
Steps:
Copy the YouTube link.
Go to Canva → Text box.
Paste the link.
Select the text → Hyperlink.
This won’t play inside the design but allows viewers to open the track.
Extra Tips for Using Music in Canva
Check copyright rules carefully before using music in public content
Keep audio under the video timeline for smooth fades
Use Fade In / Fade Out in Canva’s audio settings
Match music style to theme: upbeat, calm, cinematic, etc.
Always prioritize royalty-free tracks
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Conclusion
You can’t directly add YouTube music to Canva, but there are several safe and simple workarounds — including using YouTube’s royalty-free tracks, downloading licensed versions, or using Canva’s built-in audio library. With these methods, you can enhance your videos, presentations, and designs with the perfect soundtrack.
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FAQs
Q1. Can I upload any YouTube music to Canva?
No. Only copyright-free or licensed music is allowed.
Q2. Is downloading YouTube audio legal?
Only if the creator allows reuse or you have rights to the track.
Q3. Does Canva have free music?
Yes — Canva includes a built-in library of free and paid audio.
Q4. Can MagicSlides help with my Canva projects?
Yes. MagicSlides quickly generates structured presentations you can import and style in Canva.
Q5. What’s the safest way to use YouTube music in Canva?
Download music from the YouTube Audio Library, which is 100% copyright-free.
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