Free Music for Your Slideshow
Looking for free MP3 music that you can use legally in your slideshows? Here are the best sources for royalty-free music, plus everything you need to know about using them properly.
Thousands of tracks under Creative Commons licenses. High-quality MP3 music from independent artists worldwide, perfect for both personal and commercial projects.
Over 150,000 audio files from Google's collection. Download in MP3 format. Originally made for YouTube creators, but works great for any slideshow. Many tracks require no attribution.
2,000+ original MP3 tracks by composer Eric Matyas. Organized by mood and genre, all tracks are free with simple attribution requirements.
AI music generator creating MP3 files. Free version for non-commercial use only. Paid version gives you full ownership rights for any project, including commercial use.
Free vs Paid Music: What's the Difference?
Free music usually requires attribution (crediting the artist). You can use it legally, but with some restrictions.
Paid music gives you more freedom and often doesn't require attribution. You're essentially buying the right to use it however you want.
Creative Commons Licenses Made Simple
CC0 (Public Domain): Use however you want. No attribution needed.
CC BY: Free to use, even commercially. Just credit the artist.
CC BY-SA: Free to use, credit the artist, and share your work under the same license.
CC BY-NC: Free for non-commercial use only. Credit the artist.
How to Give Proper Attribution
Whether you're using slideshow software like PTE AV Studio or any other program, proper attribution protects you legally. Always include:
- Song title
- Artist name
- Source/website
- License type
In video description or website:
"Music: 'Sunny Day' by John Smith (CC BY)"
In slideshow credits screen:
Music Credits:
Sunny Day - John Smith
Free Music Archive (CC BY)
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