How to Upload an Audio File to You Tube

Convert an audio file to a video file in a few simple steps
Combine audio and image files simply, for a format you can upload to YouTube.

OK, maybe the title is a little misleading. You can’t actually upload an .MP3 or .WAV file to YouTube. It is very easy, however, to combine an audio file with some images and convert to an .MOV or .WMV file that is perfectly acceptable to YouTube. Here’s How:

Windows Users:

  1. Download and install Windows Live Movie Maker.
  2. Open it and create a new project.
  3. Click on “Add Videos and Photos” and select the photos you want to use.
  4. Click on “Add Music” and select the WMA or MP3 audio file.
  5. Then, click on the “Project” tab and click on “Fit to music”
  6. Go to File> Save Movie> Recommended for this project and Save.

Now you have a .wmv file that can be uploaded to YouTube.

Mac Users:

  1. In iMovie, create a new project.
  2. Drag an image file to the project area.
  3. Drag an audio file to the project area.
  4. Adjust the image duration to that of the audio file by clicking on the “gear” icon in the left corner of the image thumbnail and click adjustments. Enter a length equal to your audio track.
  5. Share>Export Using QuickTime and give it a name.
  6. Click “Options” and choose:
    • Compression Type: H.264
    • Frame Rate: 30 is preferred. 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 are also acceptable.
    • Data Rate: Automatic
    • Key Frames: Automatic
    • Frame Reordering: Unchecked
  7. Make the following changes to Audio or Sound settings:
    • Format: AAC
    • Click Show advanced settings and choose Constant Bit Rate as encoding strategy.
  8. Select Size and choose the original size of the video.
  9. The section Prepare for Internet Streaming must be set to Fast Start.

Now upload your .MOV file to YouTube.

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Readers' Questions

  • eoghan
    How to upload an audio file to facebook?
    7 months ago
  • To upload an audio file to Facebook, follow these steps:
    1. Open the Facebook app on your mobile device or visit the website on your computer and log in to your account.
    2. Create a new post by clicking on the "Create Post" or "Status" button (located near the top of your News Feed or Timeline).
    3. In the post creation box, you will see a variety of options such as Photo/Video, Tag Friends, Feeling/Activity, etc. Look for the "..." (More) option and click on it.
    4. More options will appear beneath the post creation box. Scroll down and select "File" or "File Upload" (the exact wording may vary depending on your device).
    5. This will open a file explorer window where you can browse your device's files and select the desired audio file.
    6. Choose the audio file you want to upload and click on "Open" or "Choose" (depending on your device).
    7. Once the file is selected, it will begin uploading. You may need to wait for the file to finish uploading before proceeding.
    8. After the file has finished uploading, you can add a caption or description to your post (optional). You can also choose who can see your post by adjusting the privacy settings.
    9. Finally, click on the "Post" button to upload the audio file to your Facebook timeline.
    10. Note: Facebook supports various audio file formats, such as MP
    11. 3, WAV, AAC, and more. However, some file types may not be supported, so check the file format before trying to upload. Also, the steps mentioned above are for uploading audio files directly to your personal timeline. If you want to upload audio to a Facebook Page, the process may vary slightly.