In 2024, adding music to your Instagram posts will be a fun way to make them stand out. Whether you’re sharing a photo or a video, the right song can show your mood or thoughts. In this guide, we’ll show you how to add music to Instagram posts, making them more interesting for your friends and followers.
Let’s dive in and see how you can make your Instagram feed more lively with music this year!
How to add music to your Instagram posts?
Putting music on your feed posts is easy and just part of making a post as usual.
Note: Right now, you can only add music to single photo posts, not to carousel posts.
Step 1: Upload a photo
First, make a post like you always do. Pick your photo, edit it if you want, and then hit Next.
Step 2: On the caption screen, tap “Add music”
When you’re at the part where you write your caption, you can add music under the place tag. Just tap “Add music” or pick one of the songs they suggest to start.
Step 3: Choose a song
Now for the fun bit: picking a song!
Instagram will list some popular songs under “For You.” If you’re thinking of a certain singer or tune, just search for it using the search bar at the top.
Also, if you’ve saved songs from Reels or other posts on Instagram, you can find those by clicking on “Saved.”
If you hit “Browse,” you’ll see groups like moods, themes, and music styles to give you ideas. If you choose a category, you’ll see a list of songs.
A neat thing is that these pages also show how many Reels have used a song, so you can tell if it’s a hit or popular right now.
Step 4: Choose a section of the song
Since a photo doesn’t play for a set time as a video does, you can choose how long you want the music clip to play with your photo. You can pick a time between 5 and 90 seconds. After the clip ends, the song will start again.
When you pick a song, you’ll see a screen with the song and a colored bar on it. To start, press the circle that says “30” to decide how long your music clip will be.
After you pick how long the music should play, hit “Done,” and you’ll go back to the page with the colored bar. Here, you can move the bar to the part of the song you like. The pink dots on the gray line show where new parts of the song start or where the beat is strong—these are good places to put your bar.
When you’re happy with where the music clip is, press “Done” again. Now, it’s ready to share!
After you post it, your followers will see the song name and artist under the location tag and a sound icon at the bottom right. They can tap the sound to turn the music on or off. You can look up Instagram’s detailed guide if you have any trouble.
Why add music to your Instagram posts?
You can capitalize on trending audio
Just like with Instagram Reels, incorporating popular audio tracks into your feed posts could improve your chances with the platform’s algorithm, potentially boosting the viral reach of your post.
Additionally, if your post is featured on the search page for that specific audio, it could attract even more viewers.
It makes your posts more interesting and fun
Instagram lets brands and creators share their stories with pictures and videos.
But, when you add music to your Instagram posts, you make them even better. It helps you grab your audience’s attention and makes them more interested in what you’re sharing.
Benefits of video without the cost
For solo workers and small companies, creating videos can be expensive and time-consuming. However, putting music with your photos gives you the fun parts of a video without the big cost. Sometimes, a picture is simply the best way to show something, not a video.
A way to build your brand
Just like businesses choose music for their ads that fits what they’re all about, putting music with your Instagram photos is a cool way to show off your brand’s style in a fun way.
Tip: If you’re going to add music to your photos a lot, think about sticking to a theme when you pick your songs. For example, you could use only music without words or pick songs that mention something about your brand or what you sell.
Add another dimension to memes
What’s better than the perfect meme? Putting a matching music track with it to make it even more hilarious.
Conclusion
And that’s it! Adding music to your Instagram posts in 2024 is an easy way to make your stuff more fun and interesting. Follow the steps we discussed, and you can make your photos and videos even cooler with the perfect music. Whether you want to make people laugh, feel inspired, or share something from your day, the right song can make your posts way better.
So, try out different songs and see how they can make your Instagram posts stand out. Happy posting!
Frequently asked questions about posting music on Instagram
Why can’t I add music to my Instagram post?
Make sure your Instagram is the newest version by updating it. If that doesn’t work, you might have to wait until everyone can use this feature. Check Instagram’s official article for the latest info.
Can I upload my music to Instagram?
No, you can’t upload songs from your collection. You can only pick music from Instagram’s provided library.
How do I add music to my Instagram post?
To put music on your feed post, upload a photo and go to the screen where you add a caption. Under the location tag, you’ll find a button to add music.