It’s not enough these days to just post a photo on Instagram and call it a day. But with so many creative editing features — both within the app and through third-party tools — the only way to stand out from the masses is to give your content a little pizzazz. And one of the best ways to do that is by adding music. Read on to find out how to add music to an Instagram video, with and without apps. Show
Where to get music for Instagram videosBefore we dive into where to find cool music and background beats for your Instagram posts and Stories, it’s important to note that Instagram will ban any videos that are posted with non-licensed music. If you’re posting a video to your Instagram Stories, you can use Instagram’s in-app music library, which we’ll dive into later, but if you’re posting a video to your feed, you’ll have to double-check where its music comes from. You should also always credit the artist when using their work. Below, we’ve listed a few options for getting music that’s legal to use and won’t land you in Instagram jail. Your iTunes LibraryIt might surprise you to learn that the best place to find music to add to your Instagram videos is your iTunes library. After all, you can purchase and download any song you like and easily add it to your video using an app like VideoSound. Once you’ve downloaded the song of your choice, you can use an Instagram video editor app to overlay it on top of the video you’re posting. Purchasing an audio track on iTunes, however, doesn’t guarantee that your music video won’t be banned by Instagram; just because you’ve bought an audio track through iTunes doesn’t mean you have the license to use it in a video. According to Instagram’s guidelines, “the greater the number of full-length recorded tracks in a video, the more likely it may be limited.” Therefore, shorter music clips are recommended versus longer tracks. Audio JungleIf you don’t want to go through your iTunes Library — and would prefer a cheaper way to find some good tunes — check out AudioJungle. It has a wide selection of royalty-free music that you can easily download starting at just $1 a track. IncompetechAnother good website for finding royalty-free music is Incompetech, which allows you to browse genres like mystery, electronic, and modern cinematic, to find the perfect background song for your Instagram video. And while there are tracks available for purchase, many songs on the site are available for free. How to add music to an Instagram postUnlike Stories, there is no in-app music feature currently available for Instagram posts. So if you want to add a cool track to your new video, you’ll need to use a third-party app prior to publishing. How to add music to a video post with TempoTempo is a free video editing app with cool filters and transitions effects, plus a music library full of free, licensed music you can add to your videos. Here’s how to use Tempo to add a track to your Instagram video post:
Tempo is free to download and use for a three-day trial, but after that, you have to sign up for a paid subscription to access its features. How to add music to an Instagram post using Add Background Music To VideoAnother app that allows you to add background music to your Instagram videos is a highly useful tool with a self-explanatory name: Add Background Music To Video. While this app doesn’t have a massive library of songs for you to choose from, it is free to use and is compatible with iTunes or any other library of MP3 files you have downloaded. Here’s how to use it:
How to post a music video on Instagram using TikTokAnother way you can add some music to your Instagram feed is by sharing a music video you’ve created on TikTok. If you’re not already familiar with this app, TikTok is a video sharing platform originally designed for sharing lip-sync videos. It’s free to download and use, and it has a massive library of licensed sounds and songs you can add to your videos. The app allows you to record a full video in a single take or in bite-sized snippets. Plus, you have the option to upload an existing video from your Camera Roll. Here’s how to create a TikTok video and share it on Instagram:
How to post a music video on Instagram StoriesAdding music to your Stories is a lot simpler than it is to add music to a post, thanks to Instagram’s in-app music feature. With the Stories music feature, you can browse thousands of popular commercially licensed songs to accompany your video. How to add music to a video Story on InstagramHere’s how to add music to your video on Stories with the Instagram music sticker:
Why can’t I find the music sticker on Instagram Story?If you can’t find the music sticker, that means the option is not available in your country as of yet. You won’t be able to add a music sticker to your own Story or to play music on somebody else’s Story. What you can do to access that feature is to use a VPN app like ClearVPN. ClearVPN has a shortcut specifically for unlocking the Instagram music feature, so you just hit that and go back to posting your Story. How to put music on an Instagram video using Add Background Music To VideoThe app Add Background Music To Video can also be used to add music to Stories. If you don’t want to use the music sticker, just follow these instructions to create a video with music for your Stories:
How to post a music video to Stories using TikTokYou can also post your TikTok videos to your Instagram Stories. Here’s how to do that:
How to add music to an Instagram Reel videoReels are similar to TikTok videos in that many accounts use them for lip-syncing content. The same songs available to Stories are available to Reel videos. No matter how you choose to format your Reel video, adding music to it is very simple. Here’s how:
For most Instagram content, you can add whatever kind of song you want to your video within the app. But if you’re looking to get creative with your audio, a third-party app works just as well. Either way, your video will get the extra dose of creativity it needs to stand out for your followers. Can I use copyrighted music on Instagram post?The law also agrees that the creator should be paid. Most platforms, including Instagram, have strict rules against using copyrighted material that you do not have the right to use. In some cases, platforms make deals with rights holders to pay them a flat rate, allowing copyrighted content to exist on their platform.
Can I post an Instagram post with music?Instagram app for Android
Tap , then tap again in the top right. Tap Add music. You can select a song from the list or search for a song in our music library. Use the sliding bar at the bottom to choose which part of the song you want to play with your photo.
How can I post a song without copyright?Creative Commons is one such license that allows artists to retain their copyright and allows users to use their music for free but with attribution and approval from the artists. Make sure you read each track's licensing agreements before you use them in your videos.
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