How to Add Voice Over to a Video

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Last Updated: 2021. 05. 12

Summary

This post introduces you how to add voice over to video with iMovie and one easy to use video editor FlexClip. Now, follow the easier way to put voice over to video.

Check this blog if you find you are in one of the scenarios below.

* You need to narrate the video story.

* Add voice comment to video.

* It is inconvenient to record voices while shooting.

* High standard of voice files are needed.

Doing voice over means recording someone’s voice after the video shooting and then merge the audio file to the video. It does not only make your video more interesting, but also offer a way to level up your video from amateur to professional.

Here in this post, we will tell you how to add voice over to a video. First, we will tell you how to add voice over on iMovie. Just in case you are on Windows or find it is hard to add voice over on iMovie, we will also introduce you another free and easy-to-use online tool - FlexClip to help you out.

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Part 1. How to Add Voice Over on iMovie

Note:

For Windows users, you have to pay to get iMovie installed. Besides, it is also complicated to operate iMovie to add voice over to a video. It is suggested to refer to Part 2.

Step 1

Launch iMovie and click on Window on the menu bar. Select Record Voiceover.

Image Board: How to Add Voice Over to Videos on iMovie - Step 1

Step 2

On the voice over options below the Viewer Window, click on the voiceover settings button to select the microphone.

Image Board: How to Add Voice Over to Videos on iMovie - Step 2

Step 3

Click on the red record button to start recording.

Step 4

Click the record button to stop recording.

Step 5

Make adjustments. With iMovie, you can trim, split and make the audio louder.

Part 2. An Easier Way to Add Voice Over to a Video

FlexClip is the short cut to add voice over to a video. Firstly, it offers you direct access to record voices. In a few clicks, you can finish recording. Moreover, FlexClip saves you from complicated problems like audio delay, because this excellent video editor automatically merge the audio and video perfectly. Last but not least, any audio edits can be done in a few clicks.

Step 1

Click on the Create Video button to get started. You are also welcomed to browse more FlexClip's video templates.

Create a Video

View Templates

Step 2

Click on the “+” button to upload videos to the storyboard.

Image Board: How to Add Voice Over to Videos - Step 2

Step 3

Click on the Record button to do voice over or upload a recorded MP3 audio file to the storyboard.

Image Board: How to Add Voice Over to Videos - Step 3

Step 4

Make adjustment. You can make the background voice louder or make another recording.

Step 5

Preview and download. If you are satisfied with the video, download it in 480p, 720p, 1080p HD, mp4 files.

The Bottom Line

Now, you have add voice over to the video. Share it with your friends or publish it to Facebook, Instagram or Tik Tok. As you can see, FlexClip is such an easy-to-use tool to help you add voice over to the video. Besides, it can also help you make other cool video edits, like adjusting aspect ratio, trimming. Remember to give it a try!