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# Sounds effects to videos

The **Sound Effects** tool lets you add audio to your videos. Use it to highlight actions, set the tone, or add humor. Here's how to add sounds in a few steps.

## What are sound effects?

**Sound effects** are short audio clips that highlight actions, settings, or emotions in a video. They help reinforce what's happening on screen and improve the viewer's experience.

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## How to use the Sound Effects tool

Follow these steps to add sound effects to your video:

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    title: 'Upload your video or choose one from your project history.'
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    title: 'Click on Sound FX in the left toolbar.'
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    title: 'Describe the sound you wish to add with a short text.'
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### For best results:

- Use high-quality sound effects to maintain audio clarity.
- Ensure the sound effects align precisely with the corresponding visual actions.
- Avoid overloading the video with too many sound effects, which can be distracting.
- Test the video on different devices to confirm audio consistency.

## Download, formats, and credit usage

After adding sound effects to your video:

- **Download** the enhanced video in **MP4 format**.
- Use it for presentations, social media, tutorials, or any other projects.
- Further refine it using other [Freepik AI tools](https://www.freepik.com/ai).

### Supported settings:

- **Input format**: MP4
- **Output format**: MP4
- **Maximum video length**: 5 minutes
- **Maximum file size**: 500MB

### Credit usage:

- **Free users** have a limited number of daily edits.
- **Premium and Premium+** users use credits based on the video's length and the number of sound effects added.
- The tool displays the **exact credit cost** before processing.
- Adding sound effects **does not count** toward your daily Freepik download limit.

Freepik ensures your uploaded videos and audio files are secure and private. They're only used during your session and not stored afterward. You retain full rights to your content—just make sure it complies with [Freepik's AI Terms and Conditions](https://www.freepik.com/legal/terms-of-use#nav-ai-products). This means:

- Avoid using third-party IP (e.g., copyrighted sound effects, logos, celebrity voices).
- You're free to use the results for commercial or personal purposes.

**Next step:** Now that your video is enriched with sound effects, learn [how to upscale videos.](https://www.freepik.com/ai/docs/upscale-videos) 