Create an AI-generated soundtrack in Shorts with Dream Track

Dream Track with instrumental soundtracks is available to users in the United States, either in YouTube Shorts or the YouTube Create app. Learn more about the YouTube Create app.

Global audiences can use the soundtracks 'as-is' to remix them into their own Shorts.

Dream Track is a suite of experimental tools that enable creators to generate unique music for their Shorts. We believe that this will foster a thriving ecosystem that benefits artists, creators and fans. Our first experiment in Shorts involved a partnership with selected artists and their AI-generated artist voices. Now, we're adding another option to generate instrumental-only tracks in Shorts with the help of AI.

How it works

Create a custom soundtrack for your Short

The tool is embedded in the Shorts creation tools and allows you to simply type in what you want to say to create an AI-generated song inspired by one of your favourite artists or instrumental-only tracks. You can share the soundtrack with your audience, and they can create their own remixes from it. The AI-generated soundtracks will have a text label indicating that they were created with Dream Track.

YouTube app

Open the YouTube app .
Tap Create .
At the top, tap Add sound Create .
Select an artist or style and describe a song that you would like to generate.
- Note: You can enter text prompts in English. Prompts are limited to 50 characters and are subject to several safety features.
Tap Create. You can preview the song and the lyrics.
Tap Next . You can record a video to go with it and then use the editor screen where you can add text, filters and more.
Tap Next. Add details to your video, such as a description and privacy settings.
Tap Upload Short to publish.

YouTube Create app

Note: Currently only on Android devices.

Open the Create app.
Tap Create .
Select and import a photo or video that you would like to use.
At the bottom left, tap down to change the menu.
Tap Sound Generated soundtracks Generate soundtrack.
Describe a song that you would like to generate
- Note: You can enter text prompts in English. Prompts are limited to 85 characters and subject to several safety features.
Once you've finished creating your soundtrack, export and then upload your content to YouTube.

Frequently asked questions

Find more answers to your questions about this feature below:

Who is eligible to use Dream Track?

Creators in the United States and/or opted-in artists.

Who can view the AI-generated soundtrack?

Anyone can view the AI-generated soundtrack and create their own remixes from it.

Who is eligible to remix the songs?

Once a video and song are published, they will be available in the Shorts player for all others to view and remix as-is. This means that anyone can take the Shorts and remix them as-is by using the 'Use this sound', 'Cut this video' and 'Green Screen' features.

How are the opted-in artists selected for the programme?

The artists featured in the carousel will represent a variety of unique voices and signature styles, allowing creators to demonstrate the full range of the feature's capabilities.

Are the songs available for download?

No, the generated soundtrack cannot be downloaded. However, certain Shorts that include the generated soundtrack are downloadable.

What are the guidelines?

YouTube's Community Guidelines apply to all content on YouTube, including content generated by Dream Track, and we remain committed to removing any material that violates our policies.

What is the monetisation policy for Dream Track?

Learn more about channel monetisation policies and Shorts monetisation policies for Dream Track.

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