How to Add Music to Instagram Stories & Posts in 2023

 How to Add Music to Instagram Stories & Posts in 2023

Instagram’s music features are a simple and foolproof way to elevate your content. 

And spoiler: They aren’t limited to Instagram Reels. 

So, if you’re wondering how to add music to your Instagram Story and feed posts — keep reading. 

 

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Why Add Music to Your Instagram Stories & Posts?

Adding music to your stories and posts is a great way to level up your Instagram content, while also engaging your audience: 

Whether you want to spice up a photo, share underrated tracks, or enhance your meme content, adding music to your posts is a no-brainer. 

How To Add Music to Instagram Stories

Step #1: Capture or Import Your Instagram Story

Open the Instagram Stories Camera and take a photo or video — or upload directly from your camera roll by tapping the square preview in the bottom left corner. 

Step #2: Select a Song

·       Tap the sticker icon at the top of the screen and choose the music sticker.

·       This will open the Instagram music library where you’ll find thousands of songs to choose from. Scroll through a “For You” tab of suggested songs, browse by category, or search for a specific song.

Step #3: Choose the Perfect Snippet

1.When you’re happy with your song choice, you can fast-forward and rewind through the track to choose the exact part that fits your Story.

2.You can also choose how long you want the music clip to play for (the maximum is 15 seconds).

Step #4: Choose Your Desired Format

Now it’s time to format your chosen track. 

1.You have the option to display lyrics in a variety of fonts, pop in a cover, or tap the “x” for music only. 

2.Tap “Done” to seal the deal.

Step #5: Share Your Story 

1.Now you’re ready to post to Instagram Stories. As usual, you can add GIFs, polls, or even hashtags.

2.Tap the “Your story” button at the bottom of your screen and you’re all set.

How To Add Music to an Instagram Post

Step #1: Start a New Post

1.Head to your profile, tap the ”+” sign at the bottom of your screen and select a photo from your camera roll or snap a photo directly.

2.From here, edit your image, add a caption, tags, hashtags, and location — similar to how you usually would.

Step #2: Add Music to Your Post

1.To add music to your post, tap the "Add music" option.

2.You'll be prompted to search for songs or browse the "For You" section to select your audio.

Step #3: Choose Your Snippet

Once you've selected your audio, adjust the clip you'd like to use.

How To Add a Song From Spotify to Your Instagram Story

For Spotify users who are looking for a fresh way to spotlight their fav tracks on Instagram Stories, follow these three simple steps:

Step #1: Open the Spotify App

Open your Spotify app and tap the song you want to add to your Instagram Story or post.

Step #2: Export Your Spotify Song to Instagram 

Tap the share button at the bottom right of the screen or the three dots at the top right corner, then tap “Share.”

From the pop-up menu, tap “Stories” to export your track to Instagram Stories.

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