TikTok: How to Check for Copyrighted Sounds in Videos (2024)

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TikTok: How to Check for Copyrighted Sounds in Videos? ›

TikTok has a feature which checks your videos for copyrighted material. Head to Creator Tools and then hit the toggle for Video sound copyright check. Now every time you post, TikTok will check your video and let you know if there is any copyrighted music.

You'll receive an in-app notification if your content has been removed for copyright infringment. If you believe your content was incorrectly removed because you're authorized to use the copyrighted content or you believe you have the right to use the content, you can submit an appeal in the TikTok app.

The best way to avoid being copyrighted on TikTok is to choose music from TikTok's music library or to properly license your own music for social media and internet use.

TikTok has a feature which checks your videos for copyrighted material. Head to Creator Tools and then hit the toggle for Video sound copyright check. Now every time you post, TikTok will check your video and let you know if there is any copyrighted music.

Conducting a copyright search can be complicated if you don't know where to look or how to run an accurate search. The best place to start your copyright search is at the Library for Congress Copyright Office website. This website contains a searchable copyright database.

TikTok's rules are clear: no posting, sharing, or sending copyrighted content without proper authorization or a valid reason. But don't fret, there are exceptions, like fair use, which includes quoting, criticizing, or reviewing copyrighted content.

Does Copyright Claim Affect Views on TikTok? Because a copyright claim can result in the removal of your video or sound, it can impact views. The rights holder can also restrict the video so that it will not appear on certain devices or in specific countries.

When you upload your own music to TikTok, use music that is paid for (royalty-free, Creative Commons, or licensed through a performing rights organization), or stitch together your video on top of another creator's video, these are all considered legal uses of sound on TikTok, and you will not be penalized.

Why was a sound removed from my video? We remove sounds added to TikTok if we find that they violate copyright restrictions or our Community Guidelines. If you didn't add the original sound, you won't get a notification if this happens, but we'll provide details on the reason it was removed.

Check the Public Domain and Creative Commons websites, like PDInfo, to see if the song is in the public domain or under a Creative Commons License. Public domain usually applies to music created in or before 1926.

How do you check if a song is copied? ›

Use a music recognition software: You can use music recognition software such as Shazam, Musipedia, or Midomi to see if your melody matches any existing songs. These tools compare your melody to a database of existing songs and can help you identify any potential copyright issues.

If a song's music & lyrics were published before January 1, 1929, then the song is considered in the Public Domain in the US. Please visit pdinfo.com to learn more about Public Domain works and see a list of songs that qualify.