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Replacing a home video’s audio track with an MP3 music track

04.09.2024 Olga Krovyakova 10 Comments Off

Replacing a home video’s audio track is a creative way to transform ordinary footage into a captivating and personal experience. This article will explore the process of replacing a home video’s original audio track with a popular MP3 music file.

Where to begin?

Step 1: Choose a Video File

The first step is to select a video file that you want to edit. It can be a birthday party, a family vacation, or any other memorable event. Make sure that the video quality is good enough to be enjoyable after the audio replacement.

Step 2: Download Music File

Next, find an MP3 file that you like and would like to use as the new audio track for your video. It should be, for example, a popular song that everyone knows and enjoys. This will help ensure that your video will be more enjoyable for those who watch it.

Step 3: Download and Install Video Editing Software

To replace the audio track in your video, you will need to use video editing software. There are many programs available, both free and paid, that can accomplish this task.

What software to choose?

Solveig Multimedia offers various products such as Video Splitter, WMP Trimmer Plugin and AVI Trimmer + that are mainly used for trimming. However, these tools are not suitable for replacing audio tracks in videos. Our Free Online Video Editor is more convenient for this task and it is available at our website. For those who prefer desktop applications, good news, as we also have a desktop-based version – Video Editor.

SolveigMM Video Editor

As for features, the SolveigMM Video Editor has several features that make it an ideal choice for replacing audio tracks in home videos. This allows you to replace the original audio with a music file of your choice.
Moreover, you can combine several video or audio clips on the same timeline.
Let us also note that other features include the ability to add transitions between clips, text and images overlay on the video if desired.

How to replace home video’s audio track with another MP3 track using SolveigMM Video Editor

Step 1: Import Video and Music Files

Once you have installed the video editing software, open it up and import your video file and the MP3 music file that you want to use.

Replace audio track - first step

Step 2: Move video to the timeline.

Replace audio track - second step

Step 3: Mute Original audio track

Step 6: Mute Original audio track

Step 4: Add Audio Track to Video
Now, it’s time to add the music file as an audio track to your video. To do this, drag and drop the music file onto the timeline below your video.

Step 7: Add Audio Track to Video

Step 5: Adjust audio asset: move the audio track asset edge to be fit to duration of your video file.

You can also use for this task the scissors button.

Step 9: Adjust audio asset

Step 6: Preview and Save
Before you save your video with the new audio, preview it to make sure it sounds great. Once you are satisfied with the result, save the video with the edited audio track.

Step 9: Preview and Save

Step 10: Preview and Save

Wait until the editing progress will be completed.

Progress of editing

Step 7: Browse the out file and enjoy

Step 11: Browse the output file

The output file
Once your video is saved, you can share it with friends and family. Watching the video with the new audio track will bring back fond memories and inject some fresh energy into your footage.

In conclusion, replacing the audio track of a home video with an MP3 music track is a fun and creative way to enhance your memories. Using the steps outlined in this article, you can easily transform your videos into personalised and enjoyable experiences. With the right tools and software, you can make your videos more entertaining for yourself and others to enjoy.

 

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