[FAQ]

I want to move beyond just using existing trending sounds and start creating my own “Original Audio” on TikTok. I’m just not entirely sure about the technical process for doing it.

What’s the specific way to create and upload a video so that the audio from it becomes a shareable sound that other people can find and use in their own TikTok videos? Is there anything special I need to do during the upload process, or does it happen automatically?

[Jeff Bullas]

Creating an “Original Sound” on TikTok is a straightforward process and is an excellent way to build your brand on the platform. The sound is generated automatically from a public video that you upload, provided you are not using a copyrighted music track from TikTok’s own library for the entire duration.

Here is how the process works. First, you must create the video that contains the audio you want to become the sound. The audio can be your own voice speaking, you playing an instrument, a unique sound effect you have created, or any other audio that you have the rights to. You can either record this directly within the TikTok app or create the complete video with its audio in an external editing application.

Second, you need to upload this video and post it publicly to your TikTok profile. The audio cannot be generated from a video that is set to private. During the upload process, you do not need to select a sound from the TikTok library; you will just use the “original sound” that is part of your video file.

Third, once your video is published, the audio from that video automatically becomes a shareable “Original Sound.” To find it, you can navigate to your own video and tap on the spinning record icon, which is located in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This will take you to the dedicated audio page for your new sound, which will be labelled “Original sound – [Your Username]”.

Fourth, other users can now use your sound. Anyone who views your video can tap that same spinning record icon and then tap the “Use this sound” button to create their own video using your audio.

There are a few best practices to keep in mind when creating a sound. First, ensure your audio is as clear and high-quality as possible. Record in a quiet environment to minimise any distracting background noise. Second, the most popular original sounds are often concise, catchy, and can be easily looped or used in a variety of creative contexts by other users. Third, when you are on the final posting screen, you can often tap to edit the name of the sound. Changing it from the default to something memorable and searchable can help others find it.

In summary, to create an Original Sound, you simply upload a public video to TikTok containing the audio you have created. The platform automatically makes the audio from that video available for the community to use.

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