Copy the YouTube Video URL
In the YouTube app, tap Share below a video or the share arrow beside a Short, then Copy link. On desktop, copy the address bar URL or click Share, then Copy.
YouTube Song Finder: Identify Music in Videos and Shorts
Heard background music in a YouTube video or Short but can't find the song? Paste a YouTube video URL or Shorts link, or upload a video or audio file. Get the song title and artist, with Spotify or Apple Music links. Try one search for free, then purchase more as needed.
Your Song Result
Your song title, artist, artwork and listening links will appear here.
How to Find a Song from a YouTube Video URL
Find the song playing in a YouTube video or Short without searching through descriptions or comments. Just follow these three steps.
Paste the Link and Identify the Song
Paste the URL into our YouTube song finder above and click Find Song. The tool analyzes the video's audio to identify the matching track.
Get the Song Title and Artist
See the song title and artist when a match is found, then open the track on Spotify or Apple Music using the available listening links.
YouTube
YouTube Links You Can Paste
The finder accepts links to a single YouTube video. These formats work:
- Standard watch link
youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID - Short share link
youtu.be/VIDEO_ID - Shorts link
youtube.com/shorts/VIDEO_ID - Mobile site
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID - Embed link
youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID - YouTube Music video
music.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID - Video link with a timestamp
youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=95s
You can leave YouTube share parameters such as si=... or a list=... parameter on a watch link. The link must still point to one video.
Channel pages, playlist pages, search results and the YouTube home feed don't point to one video and can't be searched here.
Tips
Use a YouTube Timestamp to Find the Right Song
Long videos can contain several songs. One search may show a main match and an alternative, but it doesn't generate a full tracklist. Add the moment you want to the link to guide the search.
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Get a timed link from Share
On a computer, pause at the moment you want, right-click the video and choose Copy video URL at current time. Or click Share and select Start at before copying.
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Add a time to the URL
You can add the time yourself: use &t=125s on a watch link. For a youtu.be link, use ?t=125 if it has no parameters. If it already has a parameter such as ?si=..., add &t=125. A time such as 1m30s works too.
&t=125swatch URL?t=125youtu.be URLt=1m30sminutes + secondsExamples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID&t=125shttps://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?t=1m30shttps://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID?si=SHARE_ID&t=125The finder uses the t= timestamp as the starting point for the audio it analyzes.
If the match is still from another part of the video, save only the section you want and upload it. MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV and WebM files up to 50 MB are supported.
YouTube music credits
When YouTube's Music Panel Isn't There
YouTube often credits a video's music. Open the description and look for a Music section with the song and artist; Shorts usually show a sound name at the bottom.
These credits may still be missing or unclear:
YouTube hasn't matched the recording, so no song is listed.
A Short says Original sound and names the uploader rather than the song.
The description gives a vague credit without naming the song.
Tricky YouTube Videos and What to Try
Remixes and Speed Changes
For a remix, sped-up or slowed version, try a section closer to the original speed or with a recognizable hook.
Copyright-Free and Library Music
A match isn't guaranteed. Check the description too; music-library licenses often require a credit line.
Private or Restricted Videos
Private, members-only and age-restricted videos may not be accessible. If the video is yours or you have a legitimate saved copy, upload the file instead.
Identify Songs from Uploaded YouTube Videos or Audio
Already have a clip saved but don't have the YouTube link? Upload a video or audio file to identify the music directly, without searching for the original URL.
Identify Songs from Uploaded YouTube Videos
Have a video clip saved on your device? Our YouTube video song finder analyzes its audio to look for the matching track, even when you no longer have the original video link.
Identify Songs from Audio Files
Only have the audio? Upload the file directly to identify the song without knowing its lyrics or artist. Clearer recordings give the music identifier a better chance of finding a match.
Find Background Music from a YouTube Video
Not every YouTube video credits its soundtrack. Our YouTube background music identifier analyzes the audio to help you find the song, even without knowing the lyrics or artist.
Songs Without Music Credits
Travel vlogs, tutorials and reviews often leave background tracks unlisted. Find background music from a YouTube video link instead of searching through descriptions or comments.
Music Behind Voiceovers
Background tracks can be difficult to recognize when someone is speaking over them. If the music is clear enough, the tool can help identify the song despite narration or sound effects.
Instrumental Background Music
No lyrics to search for? Instrumental tracks can also be identified from their audio when a matching recording is available.
YouTube Shorts Song Finder
Music in YouTube Shorts often plays for just a few seconds, and the song credit isn't always visible. Our YouTube Shorts song identifier analyzes the audio from a Shorts link to help you find the track, even without knowing its lyrics or artist.
Song Details from Your YouTube Video
A successful match shows the song title and artist, along with album artwork and Spotify or Apple Music links when available. If your YouTube video contains multiple songs, compare the result with the track you wanted to identify.
Example Result
Raindance
Dave · The Boy Who Played the Harp
YouTube Song Finder FAQs
Which YouTube links work with the song finder?
Use a link to a single YouTube video, including a watch link, youtu.be share link, Short or YouTube Music watch link. A watch link with a list= parameter works because it still points to one video; a playlist page or channel page doesn't. Videos that require special access may not be readable.
Can the YouTube song finder identify every song in a long video?
Not necessarily. A long YouTube video may contain several tracks, and one identification result isn't a complete soundtrack list. Compare the matched song with the part of the video you're interested in.
Where can I find the music credits in a YouTube video?
Check the video description and the "Music in this video" section when available. If the song isn't credited or the information is unclear, try identifying it from the video URL.
Why wasn't the song in my YouTube video recognized?
The video may be inaccessible, the music may be too quiet beneath speech, or the track may be heavily edited. Some recordings may not have a matching entry. Try an accessible link or a clearer audio clip.
What if the identified song doesn't match the music I heard?
The video may contain multiple songs, or the audio may be difficult to distinguish. Compare the result with the section you want to identify. If possible, try uploading a shorter, clearer clip.
Is the YouTube Song Finder free?
Sign in and verify your email to get one free search. A completed search uses that search even when no song matches. Additional searches are available for purchase; a match includes song details and listening links when available.
Can I paste a YouTube Shorts link?
Yes. youtube.com/shorts/... links work like standard watch links and youtu.be share links.
Does a link with a timestamp work?
Yes. A t= timestamp sets where the finder starts analyzing the video's audio. If the result is from a different part of the video, upload a short clip of the section you want.
Can I paste a YouTube Music link?
Yes. music.youtube.com/watch?v=... links work. YouTube Music playlist pages don't point to one video and aren't supported.
Why couldn't the finder read my YouTube video?
A video can play publicly in your browser while YouTube blocks automated access from our server. Private, members-only, age-restricted, removed or region-blocked videos may also be unreadable. If you have a legitimate saved copy, upload it instead.
Find Songs from Other Video Platforms
From short clips to social media videos, our other song finders help you identify tracks across supported platforms.
TikTok
Find songs from TikTok videos
Twitter Song Finder (X)
Identify the song playing in an X video post using its link. Get the song title and artist when a match is found.
Facebook Song Finder
Identify music from Facebook videos and Reels using a video link. See the song title and artist when a match is found.
Find the Song in Your YouTube Video
Find the music behind a YouTube video or Short without searching through descriptions and comments. Paste the link into the tool above to get the song title, artist and listening links when a match is found.