Find a Song From a YouTube Video or Short Link
Paste a public YouTube video or Shorts link to identify the music used in it, even when the song isn’t listed in the description.
When the YouTube Song Finder Helps
Useful when a video or Short contains music that is not named in the title, description, or credits.
Intro and outro songs
Find music used at the beginning or end of a YouTube video. These short snippets often play without an on-screen song title, and the creator may not list them in the description.
Check whether the music is credited below the video. If it isn’t, try the direct video link in the song finder.
Video background music
Recognize tracks playing in vlogs, tutorials, gaming clips, reviews, and edits. Music beneath speech can be difficult to match when the narration is louder than the song.
YouTube Shorts music
Discover songs featured in Shorts, trends, and vertical videos, including clips that use shortened, sped-up, or edited music without an obvious track name.
Check the YouTube music credits first
Some videos already name their music in the description or under a “Music in this video” section. You may find the song title and artist there without running a recognition search.
Those credits aren’t available for every video, and they may not cover every track. If the music isn’t listed—or you are looking for an intro, outro, or background song—FreeSongFinder can check the audio from a public video link.
Check a YouTube linkLook for track names, artist credits, or music links added by the creator.
When available, this section can identify music associated with the upload.
The creator or another viewer may already have named the track.
How to Find Music From YouTube
Use the direct video or Shorts URL. You do not need to download or convert the content.
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Copy the video link
Open the YouTube video or Short and copy its URL from the Share menu or address bar.
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Paste it above
Enter the link in the YouTube song finder. There’s no need to save the video or extract its audio.
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Check the match
Start recognition, then compare the suggested song with the music you heard in the video.
One YouTube video can contain several songs
A video might use one piece of music for its intro, another beneath the narration, and a different track at the end. A recognition result may identify a song without accounting for every piece of music in that upload.
If you need a specific track, note where it plays and check the video description, chapters, or comments for a matching credit.
Tips for YouTube Song Recognition
Results are more reliable when the video is accessible and contains a clear section of music.
Use a public video
Private, deleted, age-restricted, or unavailable videos may not be processed. Make sure the upload opens without special access.
Choose clear audio
Music is easier to recognize when it isn’t buried beneath commentary, game sounds, or effects. For difficult cases, see our guide to music behind talking.
Consider edited versions
Live covers, mashups, remixes, and altered tracks can be harder to match. A result may name the original recording rather than the precise version used.
Submit the direct link
Use a video or Shorts URL rather than a channel, playlist, or search page. If a link cannot be processed, confirm that the video is still public.
YouTube Song Finder Questions
Quick answers about identifying music from YouTube videos and Shorts.
Can I find a song from a YouTube video link?
Yes. Paste a public YouTube video URL, and FreeSongFinder will check the available audio for a possible song match. Not every recording can be identified reliably.
Does the song finder work with YouTube Shorts?
Yes. You can submit a direct link to a public YouTube Short to try to identify the music used in it.
Can it identify background music in a video?
It may recognize background music when the track is audible enough compared with voices, effects, and other sounds. A louder, clearer recording generally offers a better chance of recognition.
Why was no song identified?
The music may be too quiet, heard for only a few seconds, heavily edited, covered by speech, or missing from the recognition database. Check the video’s credits and comments or try another public upload of the same music.
Do I need to download the YouTube video?
No. Paste the video or Shorts link directly without downloading the content or converting it into an audio file.
Is the YouTube song finder free?
Yes. You can use FreeSongFinder online without creating an account or installing software.
Can I identify every song in a long YouTube video?
Not necessarily. Long videos may contain several different recordings, and one recognition attempt may not identify them all. If you’re looking for a particular segment, check the video’s chapters, music credits, and comments.