Sonilo / YouTube
AI Soundtrack for YouTube Videos
Upload your YouTube edit, pick a mood, and Sonilo composes original music around the cuts, B-roll, and talking-head sections, with commercial-use rights on Pro, Premium, and Enterprise.
Start free with limited credits. Free and Creator output is for personal, non-commercial use.
- +24.35%average lift in video engagementSonilo's internal usage data, versus picking a track from a music library, as of September 2026
- 5.3Mcopyright-risky soundtracks replacedSonilo generations to date, as of September 2026
- 700+brands create with Sonilo, from indie studios to global teamsaccounts with a paid plan, as of September 2026
- Licensed catalogthe model is trained on a licensed Shutterstock catalog, not scraped audiosee /licensing
How it works
How Sonilo scores a YouTube video
- 01
Upload your finished edit
MP4 or MOV. A near-final cut works best: the scene order, timing, and ending guide the music.
- 02
Pick a mood, or describe the channel sound
For example "upbeat tech review, clean drums, no vocals". Enable Keep speech and vocals if the video is narrated.
- 03
Generate options
Sonilo composes several tracks that follow the cuts, B-roll, and talking sections of the edit. Preview each one with the picture.
- 04
Export and upload to YouTube
Export the video with the music mixed in, or the music as a file for your editor. Share to YouTube directly from the workspace or upload the export yourself.
Who this is for
Best for: YouTube creators who want music composed for the video
Every Sonilo track is generated for the uploaded video by a model trained on a licensed Shutterstock catalog, so the music is original to your edit rather than a catalog song that other channels also use.
Sonilo does not edit your video and does not manage your channel; it composes the music and hands you the file, or shares the finished export to YouTube when you ask it to.
If your priority is browsing a large catalog of finished songs, a subscription music library is the alternative. If you want music composed for this video, that is Sonilo.
Before you publish
Licensed source. Plan-based rights.
The model is trained on a licensed Shutterstock catalog. Free and Creator output is for personal, non-commercial use. Pro, Premium, Enterprise, and eligible API users have commercial-use rights under the current Sonilo Terms.
For monetized channels, paid ads, client projects, or a shipped game, check the plan used for generation and keep the output and license records with the project.
Common questions
AI Soundtrack for YouTube Videos, answered.
Can I use Sonilo music on a monetized YouTube channel?
Free and Creator output is for personal, non-commercial use. Pro, Premium, Enterprise, and eligible API users have commercial-use rights under the current Sonilo Terms. Check the plan used for the generation and the intended release before publishing.
What should I keep in case of a copyright claim?
Keep the generation record and export from your Sonilo account with the project. Sonilo tracks are original and generated from a licensed catalog, and the record shows when and under which plan the music was made. Sonilo does not promise that no claim will ever be filed; the record is what you use to respond to one.
Does it work for YouTube Shorts?
Yes. Upload the vertical clip and the track matches its length. See How to Add Music to YouTube Shorts for the platform steps.
Can I keep my voice-over?
Yes. Enable Keep speech and vocals before generating, then review the balance of speech and music in the workspace before exporting.
How much does it cost?
Video-to-Music bills 18 credits per output second from one credit balance. The Free plan includes limited credits for personal, non-commercial use; check current pricing for plan credits and video limits.