Method 1: Using Existing Sounds

  1. Open TikTok App: Launch the TikTok app on your device.
  2. Find a Sound:
    • Browse through the For You or Discover page.
    • If you find a video with a sound you like, tap on the sound icon (a small spinning record) at the bottom right corner.
  3. Use the Sound:
    • On the sound’s page, tap “Use this sound”.
    • This will open the recording screen with the sound already selected.
  4. Record Your Video:
    • Hold the red record button to start recording your video with the selected sound.
    • Edit and add effects if desired.
    • Once done, proceed to post your video.

Method 2: Creating Your Own Sounds on TikTok

  1. Open TikTok App: Launch the TikTok app on your device.
  2. Go to Record Screen:
    • Tap the “+” icon at the bottom of the screen to create a new video.
  3. Record Your Video:
    • Press and hold the red record button to start recording your video.
    • Add any desired effects, filters, or text.
  4. Proceed to Post:
    • Once you finish recording and editing, tap “Next”.
  5. Post Your Video:
    • Before posting, add a description, hashtags, and select “Post”.
    • Once posted, your original audio from the video will be available as a sound.

Method 3: Uploading Your Own Audio

  1. Prepare Your Audio:
    • Ensure your custom audio file is ready and accessible on your device.
  2. Create a Video:
    • Tap the “+” icon to start a new video.
    • Record a video as a placeholder for the sound.
  3. Upload Your Audio:
    • On the video editing screen, tap “Sounds”.
    • Tap “Upload” and select the audio file from your device.
    • Adjust the audio timing if necessary.
  4. Sync and Edit:
    • Sync the audio with your video.
    • Add effects, filters, or text as needed.
  5. Post Your Video:
    • Once satisfied with the video and audio sync, tap “Next”.
    • Add a description, hashtags, and tap “Post”.
    • Your custom audio is now available as a sound.

Tips for Better Sound Creation

  • Quality: Ensure your audio is clear and of good quality.
  • Trimming: Use TikTok’s editing tools to trim your audio to the desired length.
  • Originality: Create unique sounds or music to attract more users to use your audio.

By following these steps, you can easily create and use sounds on TikTok, enhancing your content and potentially going viral with unique audio.