Can you add sound to instagram post

Instagram has been adding exciting features and fixing issues every single day. A few days ago, Instagram announced that it will start testing paid subscriptions for creators and now the app has confirmed that it has started testing the ability for people to add music to their feed posts.

An official statement from Instagram said, “Music plays an instrumental role in enabling people to share, connect and express themselves on Instagram. With this test, Instagram hopes to give its community a way to add a soundtrack to their Feed photos, like they can with Reels and Stories already.”

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Can you add sound to instagram post

Right now, this new feature is in the testing phase and thus will be available for some users from selected regions. Using this feature is simple.

Here’s how you can do it if it is available to you-

  1. Proceed to upload a photo on the feed, as you always do.
  2. Select a photo you want to post.
  3. While in the composer, add a caption, tag related people, or add a location if needed.
  4. Below the option to add a location, you will find an ‘Add Music’ option.
  5. Tap on it, and you will be taken to a search where you can look for any specific song by searching or browsing the trending music/songs suggested for you.
  6. Select a song and select clip duration.
  7. You can also adjust which part of the song is played.
  8. Once you’ve done all these, tap ‘Done’ and share your post.

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The feature is right now in the testing phase and thus is available for a small percentage of Instagram users. The test is live in 3 countries Brazil, Turkey, and India.

Instagram has said that the feature can be expanded to other regions and countries based on the users’ feedback.

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Instagram has been introducing a diverse set of new video-centric features after it publicly acknowledged it’s no longer a photo-sharing app. While we have seen the company embrace music for Instagram Stories and Reels, Instagram is now testing the possibility of adding music to feed posts. Yeah, the test is currently limited to select users, but if successful, you might need to rely on third-party apps or tools to add music to your Instagram posts.

Add Music to Instagram Feed Posts (2021)

Table of Contents

  • Add Music to Instagram Post Officially [Easiest Method]
  • Add Music to Instagram Post Using Third-Party Apps

Add Music to Instagram Post Officially [Easiest Method]

Instagram is currently testing music on feed posts in India, Brazil, and Turkey. Even if you are in one of these regions, you may not immediately see the change as it is a limited rollout, as also mentioned above. You can follow the steps below to check if you have the feature. Moreover, you can learn how to use it to add music to your Instagram posts.

1. You should first choose an image and proceed to the final screen of the post-creation interface. As you might be aware, tap the ‘+’ icon at the top-right corner of the app’s home screen to create a new post. Then, choose “Post” to pick the image you would like to share on Instagram.

Can you add sound to instagram post

2. After you select the filters and edit the image, you will see a new “Add Music” option on the next screen. You will also find a trending songs carousel below it. You can either choose one of the trending songs and pick the portion of a song you want to use or search for a song of your choice. The clip duration can be anywhere from 5 seconds to 90 seconds.

Can you add sound to instagram post

3. Tapping the “Add Music” option will open the music library. It includes the “For You” recommendations tab and a “Browse” tab to discover new music you can use in your Instagram post. Pick the track and the right portion, and you’re all set.

Can you add sound to instagram post

4. You can then upload the post to Instagram, and it will appear on your followers’ feed with the music you chose. Much like the Instagram videos, viewers have the option to mute the music by tapping the speaker icon at the bottom-right corner.

Can you add sound to instagram post

Add Music to Instagram Post Using Third-Party Apps

Now, if you are yet to receive the official option to add music to your posts, another way to add music to your Instagram post is using a video editor app. Instead of directly relying on Instagram’s music library, you can choose to create a short video using an image with a video editor app. In the process, you also get the flexibility to add music that isn’t available in Instagram’s music library.

For this tutorial, I will be using the VN video editor, but you can also find similar video editor apps from our roundup of the best free video editors. Now, to create an Instagram post with music, follow the steps below:

1. Download and open VN Editor (Android and iOS), tap the ‘+’ icon from the bottom navigation bar, and choose “New Project” to create a new project.

Can you add sound to instagram post

2. When the file picker appears, switch to the “Photo” tab and choose the image you want to post on Instagram.

Can you add sound to instagram post

3. From the top bar, tap “Original” and set the frame ratio as 1:1 or 4:5. Both of these frame ratios are best suited for Instagram posts, and if you need a square layout, you should be using a 1:1 ratio.

Can you add sound to instagram post

3. To add music to your Instagram post, tap on the Music section in the video timeline and choose “Music” from the pop-up “Insert” menu. You can also choose from the editor’s default set of effects. For instance, I have used the rain effect for this video.

Can you add sound to instagram post

4. You are now all set to export the video. Before that, make sure you remove the “Directed by <Input Title>” segment at the end of the video timeline if you don’t need it. To remove this portion, tap the segment and hit the “Delete” button.

Can you add sound to instagram post

5. Hit the “Export” button at the top-right corner of the screen and tweak the video resolution and FPS if needed. Once ready, tap the checkmark button at the bottom to export the video.

Can you add sound to instagram post

6. Set a desired name for the video and tap the “Save to album” button. Now, choose it from Instagram’s post-picker interface and share it with your followers.

Can you add sound to instagram post

Share Posts with Background Music on Instagram

Although I’m personally not a huge fan of this approach, this new feature would help users express themselves better on Instagram. It can serve as a useful feature for anniversary, birthday, or inspirational feed posts on the app. Now, while you are at it, you can check our linked guide to easily share songs to Instagram Stories. For more such tips, go through our articles on the best Instagram tips and tricks and best Instagram Reels tips and tricks. Also, let us know your thoughts on this native feature to add music to Instagram posts. Do you think this should be available for everyone right away? Comment your opinions down below.

How do you add audio to an Instagram post?

Add audio to your post on Instagram.
Tap at the top, then scroll to Post at the bottom..
Take a photo or choose one from your phone's library..
Tap , then tap again in the top right..
Tap Add music. ... .
Use the sliding bar at the bottom to choose which part of the song you want to play with your photo..

Can I add sound to a video on Instagram post?

Once you've taken a video, tap the “Stickers” button at the top of the screen. The music option should appear alongside the other sticker options.

Can I add music to Instagram post feed?

Just create a post as usual, but before you hit Share, select Add music: Search for the artist or song of your choice, then tap to add to your post. Next, you'll select the portion of your chosen song you want to play and the clip's duration. Clips can be anywhere from 5 to 90 seconds.