If you are looking for an ultimate successful recipe for video content creation then you may consider both Capcut and Spotify, as Capcut is a best-in-class convenient video editor and Spotify comes with a huge collection of playlists. This combination will give you flexibility in content editing for any content theme.
But there is a problem: Spotify music can not be used directly on Capcut. Moreover, the default Spotify downloads are saved in encrypted file formats which Capcut does not support for importing in the project timelines. This essentially stops you and many other content creators from using your favorite Spotify songs in video editing projects.
Luckily, with an appropriate tool, you can easily convert encrypted Spotify songs into Capcut-compatible files and then add Spotify music to Capcut. Keep reading to learn more about the method.
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How to Download Spotify Music as DRM-Free MP3 Files
As explained before, the format of default Spotify audio files is incompatible with importing in the Capcut project files. But you can convert protected Spotify songs into compatible DRM-free audio file formats like MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc. To add Spotify music to video on Capcut, you need a legitimate tool that can unlock a true DRM-free Spotify experience for your Capcut project. TuneFab Spotify Music Converter is the one we highly recommend.
Designed with content creators in mind, TuneFab Spotify Music Converter is built to effectively convert encrypted Spotify music to common MP3 audio. After conversion, you can easily import these converted files into the Capcut app to use them as background music in your video creative projects. This tiny software can deliver much more than just converting and downloading Spotify audio files. Below are highlights of what this powerful tool can do:
Main Features of TuneFab Spotify Music Converter
● Downloads encrypted Spotify tracks on your computer with or without Spotify Premium
● Converts Spotify tracks into commonly used DRM-free file formats eg. MP3, WAV, and FLAC
● Improved and faster batch conversion speeds (reaching up to 35X)
● Ability to tweak individual file format and audio quality
● Intuitive interface with an integrated Spotify web player
● Optimized to run on both Mac and Windows
Although this software curates content creators, it should be kept in mind that it is only for personal creative works. It is not for commercial or any form of illegal distribution of Spotify music songs and podcasts.
Having said that, getting started with this software is incredibly easy and requires a few steps to get DRM-free tracks from Spotify. Below, we have explained how to use this tool to convert Spotify songs:
Step 1. Install and Launch TuneFab Spotify Music Converter
Download TuneFab Spotify music converter and install the software. On the first launch, you will be granted a welcome screen with an option to open the web player. Click the button "Open the Webplayer" to proceed and log in with your account.
Step 2. Drag Spotify Songs for Conversion
After successfully logging into the Spotify web player, navigate to any album or playlist of your choice. On the right side of the web player, you will find a small "+" sign. This is a shortcut to the conversion queue of this tool. Drag one song into this "+", and it will automatically add selected songs to this conversion panel.
Note that you can add an entire playlist or album to the conversion panel by clicking the "+" on the page of the playlist or album.
Step 4. Convert Protected Spotify Songs to DRM-Free files
Once you have chosen your preferences, click "Convert all" to start the conversion process. Once completed, you can find all the downloaded Spotify songs on your computer for ready-to-use on CapCut. To do this, click the "Finished" >"View Output File" tabs.
Note that you can also play individual files within this conversion panel.
How to Add Music to Capcut from Spotify via the Capcut Website
In the above tutorial, we simultaneously converted and downloaded protected audio files of Spotify into DRM-free, which are now usable to import into Capcut. You can find Capcut offers an online video editor and a desktop application for video editing. For those who don't want to install an app, editing videos via the Capcut Website is a nice option. Note that the Capcut website does not support Safari at the time of writing, it is advisable to use other browsers like Chrome.
If you are one of those people who uses the web interface of Capcut to edit videos online, then follow the below steps to learn how to add Spotify music to Capcut on its official website:
Step 1. Go to the official website of Capcut Online Video Editor and click the Open Capcut button.
Step 2. Sign in with your account, navigate to the "Media" tab on the left top side, and then "Upload". To select the source, click "From this device".
Step 3. Browse to the same location on your computer where you saved the converted Spotify media files. Select the track of your choice and import it to Capcut to start editing.
How to Add Music to Capcut from Spotify via Desktop App
A lot of video editors use desktop computers for their Capcut video projects since it provides them with more processing power for high-resolution videos. You can also utilize the full set of tools ranging from advanced transitions and effects to timeline editing.
In the next steps, we will explain how to add a song from Spotify to Capcut installed on a desktop computer:
Step 1. First, head to Capcut's official website to download the software for your computer. Once installed, sign up or sign in with your account.
Step 2. Once everything is set, click the "New Project" button, and a new project window will open. On the top left corner, click "Media>Local> Import".
Step 3. Click the "+ import" tab and browse to the same location on your computer where you previously saved the converted Spotify media files. Select the track of your choice and import it into Capcut to start editing.
How to Add Music to Capcut from Spotify on iOS/Android
Capcut was initially a mobile video editor which later became a cross-platform editing app. A lot of people use this software more on their mobile devices rather than desktop computers, since it is easier for users to shoot, edit, and share content. If you also like to edit videos on the go, then follow the tutorial below, but don't forget to first transfer the converted files to your iOS or Android device.
Step 1. Launch your Capcut app on your (android or iOS) device. Once open, tap the "New Project" tab. If you made a project before, you can tap the ones in the recent project panel.
Step 2. In the project timeline screen, tap on the "Audio" button. This will open the interface on the bottom for uploading all sorts of audio files. Tap "Sounds > From device" to locate the converted Spotify music files on your device.
Step 3. Once in the folder, tap the '+' button next to the song you want to import. After this, Capcut will automatically insert your converted Spotify song into the project timeline.
Final Words
Although there are restrictions on adding Spotify music to Capcut, a solution still exists for tackling this issue. TuneFab Spotify Music Converter is the tool to help. It is made for content creators and helps you unlock your true creativity. Designed for personal use, this software effortlessly fixes the problem of Spotify's unsupported audio formats with Capcut by converting them into commonly used audio formats. You can also get the freedom to choose audio formats and audio quality according to your references. And the best part is that you can import these songs in Capcut installed both on desktop computers and mobile devices!
