Can I use the music on YouTube, in ads and for client work?

Yes. Free and Pro cover personal and small-team use including YouTube, podcasts and websites. Max adds commercial use: paid ads, sponsored content, client work and brands of any size. One-time Sync licenses cover TV, film, trailers and games.

What is the difference between the Pro and Max plans?

Pro gives unlimited MP3 downloads and a personal & small-team license. Max adds WAV + stems, a full commercial license (ads and client work) and priority support.

What audio formats do I get?

MP3 on every plan. Lossless WAV and isolated stems are included with the Max plan and with one-time Professional and Commercial track licenses.

What happens if I get a YouTube Content ID claim?

A claim is a notice, not a strike — it does not harm your channel. Paste the video link in your account and tell us which track it is: we send the claim for release within one business day, on any plan including Free.

Can I buy a license for a single track?

Yes. One-time track licenses are available: Personal $15, Commercial $79 and Professional $249. Each purchase includes a PDF license certificate. Pay once, licensed forever.

What music license do I need for a podcast?

Updated 2026-08-05 · TV Music Store

A podcast needs a license that covers distribution on all podcast platforms and, in practice, monetization: the moment you read a sponsor's ad, the show is commercial. If you also publish the video version on YouTube, whitelist that channel too. A personal-tier license covers a hobby show; a sponsored show needs the commercial tier.

Where podcasts trip over the license

Sponsor reads and ad inserts make the show commercial — even a small show.
The YouTube video version is a separate surface: if Content ID claims it, report the video for release.
Dynamic ad insertion means your episode is monetized after publication — the license must already cover it.
Network deals often require the network, not you, to hold the license. Check before you sign.

What actually works musically

Intro: 15–30 seconds with a clean ending you can duck under a voice.
Beds: long, low-movement loops. Anything with a melody will fight the speech.
Stings: 2–4 seconds for section changes — the fastest way to sound produced.
Keep the same theme across episodes. Recognition beats novelty.

Frequently asked

Can I use royalty-free music in a monetized podcast?

Yes, with a license that covers commercial use. Sponsor reads and ad inserts make the podcast commercial.

Do I need a separate license for the YouTube version?

Not a separate license, but if Content ID claims the YouTube version, report it to the library — a licensed episode is released quickly.