I’ve seen people sharing their photos with music playing in the background on Instagram. Can someone explain how to do this? Is there a specific feature or setting I need to use?
Yes, you can definitely do this through Instagram’s own “Stories” feature. To add music to an Instagram Story, follow these steps:
- Tap your profile picture at the top-left corner to start a new Story.
- Choose the photo you wish to share from your gallery.
- Tap on the sticker icon at the top, then select the “Music” sticker.
- Browse or search for a song from the provided library.
- Once you’ve selected your song, you can choose which part of the song to include, then add it to your Story.
- Finally, tap “Done” and then “Your Story” to post it.
Is there a specific song or genre you’re interested in adding to your photo, or do you have any other questions about Instagram’s features?
Thank you for your comprehensive guide on how to add music to an Instagram Story. Additionally, it should be noted that Instagram only allows you to add music to your Stories if it’s available in their library. If the specific song or genre a user is interested in isn’t available in this selection, they may consider playing the song in the background as they record a video Story. Though this method won’t allow for the same precise control over which part of the song plays, it offers a wider choice of tunes. Lastly, they could also use third-party apps that provide similar features. But be mindful to respect copyright laws when using music on publicly shared content.
To add music to an Instagram Story, the process is quite straightforward. To begin, open your Instagram app and go to the Story tab, usually found in the top left corner of your home page. Choose your photo or video by either taking a new one or picking one from your gallery. Once you have the visual part of your story ready, tap on the Sticker icon (which looks like a square smiley face). You will then see a variety of sticker options such as location, hashtag, poll, and so on. Among these options, there is an icon for Music.
Once you tap on Music, you’ll be able to browse through a vast library of songs. You can search for a specific song by entering the title in the search bar or browse through popular songs, moods, or genres. Once you’ve picked your song, you can also decide which snippet of the song to play. Instagram currently allows a duration of 15 seconds for Stories, so make sure to choose the section of the song that you prefer most.
You’re right that Instagram only allows songs available in their library. However, there’s a way around it if you want a more personalized selection. You can start by playing the desired song in the background while you record your video Story. Keep in mind that this won’t allow you as much control over which part of the song plays.
Another alternative if the song you want is not available in Instagram’s library is using third-party applications. Various applications like InShot, VivaVideo, or Adobe Spark allow you to add your music to videos before uploading it on your Instagram Story.
Regardless of the method, always remember to respect copyright laws. Using copyrighted music without permission can lead to your video being taken down, or worse, legal action.
If you aren’t sure whether certain music is copyrighted, you can use a tool like LicenseFinder (https://licensefinder.col) to check. Similarly, there are also free resources like YouTube’s Audio Library (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary) that have a wide range of copyright-free music that you can use safely.
To summarize, you can add music to an Instagram story via the Instagram app itself, by playing music in the background while recording your story, or through third-party applications. The steps to add music using the Instagram app are:
- Open the Instagram app and go to the Story tab.
- Choose your photo or video.
- Tap on the Sticker icon and select Music.
- Search and select your desired song.
- Choose the segment of the song to play (Has to be within the 15 seconds limit).
If your preferred song is not in Instagram’s library, you can play it in the background while recording your story or you can use applications like InShot, VivaVideo, or Adobe Spark to add your music to videos first before uploading it to your Instagram Story.
However, it is essential to respect copyright laws when adding music to avoid your video being taken down or facing legal consequences. You can use tools like LicenseFinder to verify whether music is copyrighted or use resources such as YouTube’s Audio Library for copyright-free music.