Are you looking to add music to a picture without needing to use social media? You’re in the right place. Discover our top ways to add music to a photo; we’ll cover both desktop and mobile apps.

How to Add Music to a Picture From Your Computer

You can use various desktop apps to add music to a picture. Below are some of the best options.

1. How to Add Music to a Picture Using DaVinci Resolve

DaVinci Resolve is arguably the best free video editing software (and yes, if you were wondering,DaVinci Resolve really is free). But even if you don’t want to edit a full-scale movie, the app is fantastic for simply adding music to a picture.

Follow these steps to add music to a picture with the DaVinci Resolve desktop app:

Create a New Project in DaVinci Resolve

You can also add music to a pictureusing DaVinci Resolve on your iPad, but this is a better option if you have images and audio in iCloud or Google Drive.

Download:DaVinci Resolve forWindows, macOS, and Linux(Free, $295 for DaVinci Resolve Studio)

Music and an Image Added to a Timeline in DaVinci Resolve

2. How to Add Music to a Picture Using iMovie

iMovie is only available on Apple devices, but it’s a user-friendly way to quickly add music to a picture. Like the basic version of DaVinci Resolve, iMovie is also free.

Below are the steps you should follow to add music to a picture with iMovie:

The Render Settings Appearing in DaVinci Resolve

If you’re not sure whether to use iMovie or DaVinci Resolve, check out ourDaVinci Resolve vs. iMovie comparison.

Download:iMovie formacOS(Free)

Render Your Project in DaVinci Resolve After Adding Music to a Picture

3. How to Add Music to a Photo Using Echowave

Another great way to add music to your pictures from a computer is via Echowave. You don’t need to create an account, and you can use the app straight in your web browser. However, signing up for an account is useful if you want to increase your content duration beyond 60 seconds and remove the Echowave watermark.

Here’s how to add music to an image with Echowave:

How to Add Music to a Picture With Your Smartphone or Tablet

While you can easily add audio to a photo or illustration from your computer, it’s also very simple to do if you’d rather use your smartphone or tablet. Below, you’ll find a handful of different apps to try.

4. How to Add Audio to an Image Using CapCut

CapCut is a very easy way to add audio to your images, and you can even sign in via your TikTok account if you have one.

Here’s how to use CapCut to add music to a photo:

The Prompt to Import Your Media Into an iMovie Project

Download:CapCut foriOS|Android(Free, in-app purchases available)

5. How to Add Music to a Picture Using iMovie for iOS

We’ve already covered how to add music to a picture with iMovie on your desktop device, but it also has an easy-to-use iPhone and iPad app.

If you want to use the app from your smartphone or tablet instead, follow these steps:

Download:iMovie foriOS(Free)

As you’re able to see, you have plenty of options for adding music to a picture. You can easily add music to images via your computer, and it’s also possible to use either your smartphone or tablet. All of these options are free to use for the most basic features, so try them out and see which one you like best.