The Power of YouTube Pitch Changer: Fine-Tune Your Sound Precisely

Frustrated with the pitch of the YouTube video you are viewing? Find out the real fixes to enjoy optimal playback experiences in no time!

YouTube pitch changer
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CapCut06/24/2024
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Are you struggling with the sound quality of your YouTube videos? Have you ever wished to alter the pitch of your video? With a YouTube pitch changer, you can elevate your videos to new heights. Pitch refers to a sound's highness or lowness. Being able to modify the pitch in videos gives the best user experience. In this post, we'll explore the ins and outs of changing the pitch on YouTube videos and review the best tools to get the job done.

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Can I change the pitch on YouTube by changing the playback speed

The answer is No! Many people assume that speeding up or slowing down YouTube playback will also change the pitch. However, this isn't the case. On YouTube, adjusting playback speed only affects the speed of the video without altering the pitch. This is due to YouTube's built-in speed controls using a time-stretching algorithm. As a result, the tempo changes, but the pitch stays the same. This maintains audio quality and intonation. But it limits creative pitch-shifting effects.

Altering the pitch can modify the overall feel of the audio. For example, a higher pitch typically sounds more upbeat and energetic. A lower pitch can denote seriousness or sadness. Matching the pitch to your content goals is key. And with the right YouTube pitch changer, you can easily fine-tune the sound to perfection.


YouTube pitch changer

While you can't alter the pitch directly on YouTube, there are a couple of easy workarounds using third-party tools. Let's look at how to temporarily or permanently change the pitch of a YouTube video using online services.

How to change a YouTube video pitch offline

Don't have a stable internet connection? You can always use the CapCut or mobile video editor to change the pitch of YouTube videos. CapCut also include powerful audio and video editing features, including pitch changing.

CapCut

Go to the official website of CapCut and download the free CapCut software to your Windows or macOS devices. Follow the steps as shown below:

    Step
  1. Upload the video
  2. Once you've signed in, click "Create project" to start your editing journey.
  3. 
    Upload the video
  4. Just like that of the web browser version, you can upload your video in various ways. You can either import the video from your device or just drag and drop the video directly to the interface. Alternatively, click Library to access CapCut's stock videos that are grouped into categories such as Scenery, Transitions, Life, etc.
  5. 
    upload your video
  6. Once the YouTube video is imported, you can start the editing process.
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    start the editing process
  8. By clicking on the audio clip, select the 'speed' tab on the right side. Turn on the 'Pitch' by sliding the toggle bar. Additionally, you can also change the voice tone and use the smooth slow-mo feature to add emphasis.
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    change the voice tone
  10. If your audio is unclear, use the noise reduction feature to remove background noise and loudness normalization to normalize the clip's original loudness to a standard value. To keep your voice anonymous, try different voice-changing effects, such as Synth, Distorted, Vinyl, etc.
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    the noise reduction feature
  12. For video editing, you have different features such as Relight, motion blur, stabilization, removing video flickers, auto cutout, masking, etc. You can crop, split, add chroma keying, and enhance the video with facial beauty, makeup, and body editing features. On the left side panel, there are various media resources such as stickers, transitions, music, sound effects, etc.
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    various media resources
  14. Step
  15. Export and share options

Once you're satisfied with the video, click the "Export" button, which is a blue button in the top right corner of your project file. Select Video as the output format, such as MP4 and MOV. Select the storage location to save the video file and click "Export.


click the "Export" button

Once the export is done, a window with the sharing options will pop up. You can share it directly on your socials like TikTok and YouTube. Additionally, you can also share your project as the link with anyone on the internet by emailing them or sharing the link with them. If you wish to maintain privacy, use share-setting to ensure security.


share the video directly on your socials

How to change the video pitch with a YouTube pitch changer online

While YouTube itself doesn't offer video pitch-changing features, browser extensions like Transpose provide a quick fix. A transpose is a handy tool that lets you shift the pitch of videos up or down by semitones while watching YouTube videos. Here's how to use it:

    Step
  1. Install Transpose for chrome or firefox
  2. Install the Transpose app from the Chrome web store. Just click "Add to Chrome" to download the extension. Once you've downloaded the extension, make sure you refresh or restart your browser.
  3. 
    Install Transpose for chrome or firefox
  4. Step
  5. Set up your extension on a video

After you've restarted the browser, open YouTube and load a video. Click the Transpose icon next to the address bar. A sidebar will open on the right side of your screen. Use the slider to shift the pitch up or down. Hit "Transpose Audio," and your video's pitch will change instantly. With this tool, you can change the video pitch according to your needs.


Set up your extension on a video

Pro Tip: This method is great for listening to songs in a different key. Also, you can use the playback speed option to alter both pitch and tempo.

Transpose offers a convenient way to preview potential pitch edits. However, it's temporary, and the effects disappear once you close the tab. If you want to change the pitch of a video permanently, read on!

How do you change the pitch of a YouTube video online permanently

For ever-lasting pitch changes on YouTube videos, a multimedia editor like CapCut is ideal. CapCut is an all-in-one editor with pro-level audio editing tools to polish your YouTube video, including pitch adjustments. Follow these steps to alter the pitch of your video forever:

    Step
  1. Upload
  2. First, you'll need to download the YouTube video file to your device. You can do this by using YouTube Premium's download feature or a third-party downloader.
  3. Once downloaded, open the CapCut editor and import your video by tapping the upload button. You can find various uploading options, such as choosing a video from your device storage, CapCut cloud space, Google Drive, or Dropbox, or just dragging and dropping the video in the Upload section.
  4. If you only need to edit the audio without the video, use the Extract audio option. This automatically separates the YouTube video from its audio and uploads only the sound for editing.
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    upload videos
  6. If the video you want to edit is on your mobile, well then, just scan the QR code with the feature "Scan with Camera" and upload it directly from your phone to the editor.
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    scan the QR code to upload
  8. What if you are on your Google Drive or Dropbox account and want to edit a video before uploading it to YouTube? It is easy and you do it without leaving either platform. Thanks to CapCut's integration with Google Drive and Dropbox.
  9. For Google Drive videos, open your Google Drive account and locate the video you intend to edit. Right-click on it, click Open with and select Connect more apps. This redirects you to the Google Workspace Marketplace. Search for CapCut Web on the search bar and click on it to integrate CapCut and GDrive.
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    CapCut Web
  11. Return to your Google Drive account and again right-click on your video. Click Open with and this time, select CapCut Web. This will automatically upload and open your video on the CapCut online video editor's editing window.
  12. 
    Click Open with to select CapCut Web
  13. For Dropbox videos, open your Dropbox account and locate the video you want to edit. Hover your mouse on the Dropbox video and click the three dots that appear. Click Open in and select Connect apps.
  14. 
    Click Open in and select Connect apps
  15. Search CapCut on the search bar and then click Connect. This will open your video on the CapCut online video editor, ready for pitch changing.
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    open your video on the CapCut online video editor
  17. Step
  18. Edit
  19. Click on the "Speed" on the right toolbar. And then, just slide ON "Pitch". That's it! Toggle it and the pitch is altered intelligently. No worry about manual adjustments. CapCut's innovative pitcher algorithm auto-adjusts the audio by analyzing your video.
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    slide ON "Pitch"
  21. Besides pitch changes, CapCut provides other audio-related features to enhance your video. It offers you a list of stock music and sound effects to assist your production. Additionally, it has comprehensive audio editing features like volume adjustment, speed control, beat detection, noise reduction, and a voice changer that will take your sound to the next level.
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    audio-related features
  23. In addition to audio editing, CapCut has basic, advanced, and AI video editing features. These features include basic ones like cropping, flipping, freezing, etc., and advanced features such as speed curves, transcript-based editing, etc. AI tools such as auto-reframe, retouch, and auto background removal are also available for simplified video editing.
  24. Moreover, you can spice up your YouTube video using free media assets such as preset templates, text effects, transitions, animations, etc.
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    spice up your YouTube video
  26. Step
  27. Export

Preview until you achieve the desired effect. CapCut retains audio quality beautifully, even with significant pitch shifts. When satisfied, export your pitch-modified video at the frame rate, resolution, and format you need. You can download the edited YouTube video to your local storage, or share the video online on YouTube, and other social media channels like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.


export video

If you wish to get your video reviewed, just click "Share for Review", and a page will pop up. You can customize the link to be shared with anyone who views it or with your team members only and maintain privacy. You can also share the video in a presentation format with the "Share as Presentation" option.


Share for Review

If you prefer offline editing, CapCut also has desktop and mobile app versions that operate similarly for pitch changes. Read to know more!




share the video directly on your socials

CapCut mobile video editor

First, get the CapCut mobile editor for free from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Install it on your Android smartphone, tablet, iPhone, or iPad and launch it. These steps will guide you to edit your video:

    Step
  1. Upload
  2. Click New project and select your YouTube video from your phone gallery. Alternatively, you can select a video from CapCut's vast library of free stock videos. Click Add to open the video editing window.
  3. Step
  4. Edit
  5. Click the Edit option with the scissors symbol and navigate to the Speed feature. Choose Normal to open the playback speed settings. Here, you can keep the original pitch using the Keep pitch option or adjust it automatically with the playback speed selected. Like its online and desktop counterparts, the mobile app lets you make basic and advanced audio and video editing with many media resources.
  6. Step
  7. Export

After all edits, click the download icon on your screen and select Save to device. This will download the edited YouTube video to your gallery. Wait for it to finish and under the share options click Other. Scroll through the social media apps list and click More. Look for the YouTube icon and click on it to post the video directly without leaving CapCut mobile.


CapCut mobile video editor

CapCut: more than a YouTube pitch changer

CapCut isn't just a YouTube pitch changer. It's an all-in-one audio and video editor, making it the heart and soul of every content creator. Here are the features that make it stand out:

  • A vast library of media resources
  • you can customize and improve your YouTube videos using a ton of stock videos, templates, filters, effects, emojis, stickers, etc.
  • Basic video editing features
  • these make it easy for you to edit videos with standard editing tools that help crop, trim, resize, rotate, flip, mirror, add text, captions, etc., to make captivating videos.
  • Advanced video editing features
  • these include chroma key, masking, speed curve, keyframe, voice changer, etc., and can help you make studio-quality videos without purchasing expensive software.
  • Integrated AI tools
  • to simplify video editing, even beginners can be comfortable without prior experience. CapCut offers AI-powered tools such as background remover, retouching, split scene, transcript-based editing, stabilization, slow-mo, AI color correction, etc.
  • Other solo AI-enabled tools
  • if you want a specific video editing feature, CapCut offers stand-alone tools such as video upscaler, long video to shorts, etc. You can access them on the CapCut workspace upon your signup, under Magic tools.
  • Cloud-powered storage and team collaboration
  • CapCut offers a free cloud space where all your projects are automatically saved for quick access across devices. You can also collaborate with others when editing a video by transferring editing permissions and inviting comments if you need feedback from viewers.
  • Share on social media in one click
  • CapCut offers easy video sharing by providing options to export videos directly to your social media. These include YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc.

Conclusion

Having the power to fine-tune pitch opens up lots of creative possibilities for your YouTube videos. For example, you can fix audio inconsistencies, make voices clearer, add effects, and more.

Both the Transpose extension and CapCut make it easy to change the pitch of YouTube videos. CapCut's innovative audio pitcher algorithm seamlessly tweaks pitch while retaining audio quality. Beyond pitch changes, CapCut excels as an all-in-one editor and offers a full suite of professional editing tools to elevate your YouTube videos. Try out CapCut and improve your YouTube video engagement after optimizing video pitches in one click!

FAQs

  1. What is the best YouTube pitch changer online?
  2. CapCut, this free all-in-one editor lets you seamlessly change pitch and fine-tune audio to take your YouTube videos from better to best. It has rich audio editing tools including voice changers, noise reduction, a voice enhancer, etc., and audio resources with royalty-free music and sound effects. Try it today and your YouTube videos will never be the same again!
  3. Can I change the pitch of a YouTube video without affecting the quality of the audio?
  4. Yes, with the right pitch changer like CapCut, you can alter pitch while maintaining audio quality. Additionally, it has basic, advanced, and AI-powered editing options. These allow noise reduction, voice changing, etc. Moreover, you can improve video quality by adjusting its resolution, quality, format, and frame rate.
  5. Can I undo or revert the pitch shift to YouTube videos?
  6. Sure. CapCut allows you to undo and redo pitch changes until you get the desired effect. Since you turn on the Pitch toggle button to automatically set the right pitch, you can revert the pitch shift to the original pitch at any time. Simply turn the toggle button on and off to undo, redo, or revert the pitch shift to your YouTube videos.
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