This guide will show you how to add your own music to GTA V for PC, allowing you to listen to your favorite songs while driving around Los Santos. If you’re tired of the in-game radio stations, you can easily customize your experience by adding music files saved on your computer.

Before you start: Ensure your music files are in MP3 format. Other formats will not play in the game. You’ll need at least four music files to enable the “Self Radio” station.

How to add custom music to Grand Theft Auto V on PC

Follow these steps to successfully add and play your own music within GTA V on your PC.

Copying the music files

  • Copy the music you want to add from its current location on your computer. Make sure the files are in MP3 format.
  • Open the Start menu by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard.
  • Type “Rockstar” into the search field and select the Rockstar Games folder from the results.
  • Inside the Rockstar Games folder, double-click the GTA V folder.
  • Double-click the User Music folder to open it.
  • Right-click anywhere inside the User Music folder and selectPaste from the context menu to copy your music files. You need a minimum of four music files for them to play in the game.

Importing the music into the game

  • Launch GTA V by clicking its icon on your desktop.
  • Once the game loads to the main menu, choose either Continue or New Game to enter the game world.
  • While in the game, press the ESC key on your keyboard to open the in-game menu.
  • Using the arrow keys, selectSettings from the navigation bar at the top, then pressEnter.
  • From the left-hand menu panel, selectAudio to view your game’s audio settings.
  • In the main panel, selectPerform Full Scan for Music. The game will now scan the User Music folder for your files.
  • Once the scan is complete and the audio options are re-enabled, press the ESC key to exit the settings and return to the game. Your changes will be saved automatically.

Playing your custom music in-game

  • Enter any vehicle in the game by pressing the F key. The car radio will automatically start playing.
  • Inside the vehicle, press the . (dot) key or , (comma) key on your keyboard to cycle through radio stations until you selectSelf Radio. This station plays the music you added.
  • To switch between songs in your personal playlist, press the = (equals) key or – (dash) key on your keyboard.
Pro tip: While there’s no official limit to the number of songs you can add, having a very large music library might slightly increase the game’s loading time during the scanning process.

Why this matters

Adding your own music to GTA V significantly enhances your gameplay experience, allowing you to cruise through Los Santos to your personal soundtrack. This level of customization deepens immersion and makes every car chase, leisurely drive, or mission feel more personal and engaging.

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Beyond personal enjoyment, knowing how to modify game files like this opens up possibilities for further customization and understanding of game directories. It empowers players to take control of their gaming environment, making their virtual world truly their own.