Mood
Credit line generator
Always check the licence on the track’s own page before you publish. Licences can change.
Trusted free music libraries
| Library | Licence | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube Audio Library | Free for YouTube videos; some tracks require a credit line in the description. | Safest for YouTube: no Content ID claims. |
| Pixabay Music | Pixabay Content License: free, no credit required. | Huge catalogue, search by mood and genre. |
| Free Music Archive | Licence varies per track (mostly Creative Commons). Check each one. | Indie and experimental tracks. |
| Incompetech (Kevin MacLeod) | CC BY 4.0: free with a credit line. | Classic YouTube background music, filter by feel. |
| Musopen | Public-domain classical recordings; licence noted per recording. | Orchestral and piano classics. |
| ccMixter | Creative Commons; many tracks allow commercial use with credit. | Instrumentals and remixes. |
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Start a videoHow to use the free music finder
- Pick a moodOr type your own search.
- Open the librariesEach link searches that site for your mood.
- Add the creditFill in the track and copy the credit line into your description.
Questions
Where can I get free music for YouTube without copyright claims?
The YouTube Audio Library is the safest. Pixabay Music and Kevin MacLeod’s Incompetech are also widely used; follow each licence.
What does CC BY mean?
You can use the music, even commercially, as long as you credit the artist, the track and the licence.
Can I use popular songs if I credit the artist?
No. Credit doesn’t give you rights. Commercial songs need a licence; otherwise expect a Content ID claim.