How to Add Music to a TikTok Slideshow

Short answer

To add music to a TikTok slideshow, create the slideshow in the app, tap the sound option, and choose a track — trending sounds tend to boost reach. If you design slides elsewhere, upload the photos to TikTok and add the sound there.

Sound is part of why slideshows perform. A trending track can lift your post into more For You feeds. Here’s how to add it.

Steps

1
Build the slideshow
Add your photos in Photo mode (or upload images you designed elsewhere).
2
Open sounds
Tap the sound/“add sound” option in the editor.
3
Pick a trending track
Browse trending sounds and choose one that fits the vibe.
4
Post
Publish — the sound plays as viewers swipe.

Why sound matters

TikTok favors posts using sounds that are gaining traction. Matching a relevant trending track to your slideshow can meaningfully expand reach.

Designing slides first

ViralSlides exports your slides as images; you add the sound in the TikTok app at post time, so you get full design control plus trending audio.

FAQ

Can I add music if I designed slides outside TikTok?

Yes — upload the images in Photo mode, then add a sound in the TikTok editor before posting.

Which sound should I pick?

A trending track that fits your topic. Trending audio gives the algorithm another reason to push your post.

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