How to Add Music to Instagram Posts in 5 Seconds?

These days, everything is aesthetic, including Instagram posts. How else are we going to share the vibe of our post if we don’t add aesthetic music to it? That is why I will teach you how to add music to your Instagram post in just a few seconds with simple steps.

How to Add a Song to an Instagram Post With Multiple Photos?

Here’s how to add music to your post with multiple photos:

1. Start creating your post, choose pictures, edit your photos, etc.
2. When you reach the step where you have to enter your caption, you can see an option under the caption section that says ‘Add Music,’ select that.
3. Search and choose the music you want.  
4. Done!

How to Add Music to Instagram Post With a Single Video

To add music to a video, you need to follow the same steps: 

1. Start by creating a new post. Tap the ‘+’ icon at the bottom center of the screen to create a new post. Select the video you want to upload from your gallery.
2. Once you’ve selected your video, tap ‘Next’ to go to the editing screen.
3. Then again, tap’ Next’ on the final page before posting your video, and you’ll see the option ‘Add Music. ‘ Select that option, and add your desired music to your video.  

How to Add Music to Instagram Post With Multiple Videos?

It doesn’t matter if you post one or multiple videos on Instagram; you can always add music to your posts. To add music to Instagram post with multiple videos, follow these steps: 

1. Start adding your videos to a post on Instagram.
2. After adjusting and editing the videos, tap ‘Next’ to go to the next page.
3. There, you see the option ‘Add Music’ under the add location. Click on it and choose your desired music. 
4. Once you’ve chosen a song, you can select the part of the song you want to use by dragging the slider. You can also adjust the length of the clip.

How to Add Music to Instagram Post With Multiple Pictures and Videos? 

Instagram doesn’t limit the content to which you want to add music. You can add music to multiple photos, videos, or a mix of these content. All you need to do is follow these steps: 

1. Start adding multiple photos and videos to a post on Instagram.
2. After adjusting and editing the videos, tap ‘Next’ to go to the next page.
3. There, you see the option ‘Add Music’ under the add location. Click on it and choose your desired music. 
4. Once you’ve chosen a song, you can select the part of the song you want to use by dragging the slider. You can also adjust the length of the clip.

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How to Add a Song to an Instagram Post After Posting

Instagram does not currently allow you to add music directly to a post after it has been published. If you really want to add music to your posts, you can delete the post and reupload it again with the music on. 

How to Add Music to Instagram Post PC

Instagram’s web version doesn’t support adding music to posts. However, there are a couple of tricks you can do. You can use a video editing tool like Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or a free option like CapCut, Kapwing, or iMovie to add music to your video and post it on IG. 

If you’re considering downloading the Instagram application on your PC to add music to your posts, don’t. This feature is not available on the desktop version of Instagram; it’s only available on the mobile version. If you really want to add music to your post, you can upload your video to a cloud-based service like iCloud or Google Drive. Then, download the video to your phone and upload the post with music from your phone.

Why Can’t I Add Music to My Instagram Post?

There could be a few reasons why you can’t add music to your Instagram post. Here are some common issues and how to fix them:

1. Instagram’s music feature isn’t available in all countries due to licensing agreements. If you’re in a region where this feature isn’t supported, you won’t be able to add music.
2. If you have a business account, you might face restrictions on using copyrighted music.
3. A poor or unstable internet connection can prevent you from accessing Instagram’s music library.
4. Sometimes, there could be a temporary glitch within Instagram. In this case, close the app, reopen it, and see if it has been fixed. 

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Conclusion

And that’s how you add music to your posts! As I said, there is no limit on what type of content you post; you can add music to all of your posts, whether they are multiple pictures, multiple videos, or a mix of them. 

FAQs

Now let’s answer some frequently asked questions about this topic: 

Q1. How to Add Music to Instagram Story?

1. Open Instagram and create a story.

2. Tap the sticker icon and select ‘Music.’

3. Choose a song, select a clip, and share your story

Q2. How to Add Music to an Instagram Profile?

You can’t add music to your Instagram profile. You can only add music to your stories, posts, and reels. 

Q3. Why Is There No Music Option on My Instagram Post?

Here are four common reasons: 

1. Regional restrictions
2. Business account restrictions 
3. Poor internet connection
4. There may be Instagram glitches. 

Q4. What Type of Music Can I Add To My Posts?

Popular tracks, trending audio, and personal music (if supported). Unlike TikTok, you can’t add a remix or a cut voice to your Instagram posts.