Facebook has launched "Sound Collection," a new initiative offering pre-cleared music for content creators to use in their videos without fear of DMCA takedowns.

The platform currently offers:

• 1,000 free, pre-cleared songs from independent artists
• 1,500+ sound effects
• Multiple genres including hip hop, pop, jazz, and country
• Easy discovery tools to browse by genre, mood, length, and vocals

This solution addresses ongoing issues with copyright claims and DMCA takedowns that have plagued Facebook users, particularly when using popular copyrighted music in their videos. The pre-cleared library allows creators to use music legally while avoiding account penalties.

Facebook plans to expand the collection significantly in the coming months. The company is also in negotiations with major music labels and publishers to potentially license copyrighted music for user-uploaded videos in the future.

This move represents Facebook's strategic effort to:

• Improve user experience
• Support independent artists
• Reduce copyright conflicts
• Build a sustainable content creation ecosystem

The Sound Collection is available now and accessible to all Facebook and Instagram users. All included tracks can be used freely in videos shared on these platforms without risk of removal.

Images by JD Lasica (CC by 2.0)

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