Where to Find Royalty-Free Music for Motion Graphics Videos

Music Makes or Breaks Your Video

The right background music transforms a good motion graphic into a great one. But using copyrighted music can get your content taken down or your account penalized. Royalty-free music is the solution.

What Royalty-Free Actually Means

Royalty-free does not mean free. It means you pay once (or subscribe) and can use the music without paying per-use royalties. Some libraries are completely free. Others charge a subscription or per-track fee.

Best Free Music Libraries

• YouTube Audio Library — free for YouTube content, large selection
• Pixabay Music — completely free, no attribution required
• Mixkit — free music and sound effects
• Free Music Archive — curated free tracks in many genres
• Incompetech — Kevin MacLeod's huge library, attribution required

Best Paid Music Libraries

• Epidemic Sound — $15 per month, huge catalog, YouTube and social cleared
• Artlist — $10 per month, unlimited downloads, all platforms cleared
• Soundstripe — $15 per month, music and sound effects
• Musicbed — premium library for higher-end productions
• AudioJungle — per-track pricing, large variety

Tips for Choosing Music

• Match the energy — upbeat for promos, calm for explainers, inspiring for brand videos
• Keep music subtle — it should enhance, not overpower your message
• Check the license carefully — some free tracks require attribution
• Use the same music style across your content for brand consistency
• Preview music with your video before committing — timing matters