How to fade the audio in a video
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Drop your video
Any video with sound, or with music added.
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Set the fade-in
0 to 5 seconds at the start.
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Set the fade-out
0 to 5 seconds at the end.
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Export
The picture is untouched; only the sound fades.
Popular ways to use it
Music cut mid-song
Avoid a hard stop when your clip ends in the middle of a track.
Podcast clips
Ease listeners in and out of a quote.
Montages
Soft sound fades make merged clips feel finished.
Ringtones
A short fade-in makes an alert less jarring.
Tips for the best result
- A 2-second fade-out sounds more polished than a hard cut.
- Match "Fade in / out" for the picture to end sound and image together.
- Music added with "Add music" has its own fades as well.
Audio fade — FAQ
Can I fade only the end?
Yes — set the fade-in to 0 and choose the fade-out length.
Does it fade the added music too?
Yes — the audio fade applies to the whole soundtrack, including music you add.
Can I fade audio in an MP3 export?
Yes, the fades are kept when you save the sound as MP3, M4A or WAV.
Does it change the video?
No, only the sound fades.