How Thematic Works:
Get Free Music for Videos
Quick Answer
Thematic is a free music platform for creators. Browse trending music from real artists, download a song, and paste a unique license link into your video description. That link activates your license and permanently protects your video from YouTube copyright claims.
HOW IT WORKS
Three Steps to the Right Song
Browse the library
Discover songs curated to your tastes on your For You homepage.
Or search & filter by genre, mood, vibe, or tempo to find music that fits your content style.
Download your song
One click to download. Free for all creators, no subscription required to get started.
Import the file directly into your video editor.
Post with your license link
Copy your unique license link for the song into your video description.
This link activates your music license and protects your video from copyright claims 💪
FEATURES
Everything You Get With Thematic
MUSIC LICENSE
What Does the Thematic Music License Cover? 👍
So long as you have your channel’s own song license links included in your video description:
✅ Worldwide, perpetual rights to use the song in your video for as long as it is public
✅ Unlimited videos – you can feature the songs in as many videos as you like (no limit) while the song is available on Thematic
✅ You can adjust the start/stop points of the song to match the edit of your video
✅ Unlimited followers – if you’re just getting started, or already have an active channel, you’re welcome to use Thematic
✅ Unlimited views – more views, no problem! Don’t worry about getting more coverage if your video takes off
✅ Sponsored or branded content – congrats on your integration! You’re welcome to use the music for these videos (just remember your song promo links and to check your brand agreement!)
✅ All creators can use the music from Thematic in their YouTube videos and social media (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch, Pinterest, LinkedIn)
✅ Creators can use the music from Thematic in podcasts when subscribed to our Premium or Pro plans.
What Is Not Allowed 👎
These actions are against our terms of use and may result in a copyright claim:
🚫 You can not use someone else’s license link (please only use your own license links from your Licenses page)
🚫 You can not remix the song or make any derivative works (duh!)
🚫 You can not sell, distribute, or sub-license the song
🚫 You can not use the songs on platforms not covered in our agreement
Want all the info? Check out our full Creator Agreement.
FAQs
Thematic FAQs
Let’s answer all of your frequently asked questions about how to use Thematic!
Is the music on Thematic copyright-free?
You can use the music without receiving a copyright claim - as long as you follow our license rules above.
Thematic music is fully registered by real artists, so "copyright-free" isn't quite accurate. A better way to think about it: when you include your license link in your video description, Content ID recognizes your license and does not trigger a claim. That's stronger protection than most "copyright-free" music, which can still generate claims if someone else has registered the same audio.
Is this all stock / production music?
Nope! All of the music on Thematic comes from active music artists who are on social media, streaming services, and building real careers. No generic production sounds.
Is Thematic free for creators to use?
Do I need to have a minimum number of followers to use Thematic?
No. Thematic is open to creators of all sizes, from your first video to millions of subscribers.
Is the music on Thematic royalty-free?
Yes. Royalty-free means you can use the music without paying a royalty each time it's used. Since Thematic is free, the only requirement is including your unique license link each time you use a song - that link activates your license.
What happens to my videos if I stop using Thematic?
Any video that already has your license link in the description stays permanently protected - the license doesn't expire.
I found a Thematic song in someone else's video and copied their credit link - will that work?
No. Copying someone else's credit link does not grant you a license and will not protect your video. To get your own license, sign up for a free Thematic account and download the song through your account to generate your own link.
What happens if I get a copyright claim even after adding my license link?
First, check that the link in your description is your own link from your Licenses and Downloads page (not a link copied from another creator or account). If the link is correct and you still have a claim, contact Thematic support through the help center.
Have more questions? Check out our Help Center or drop us a message using the chat bubble ✌️
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