{"id":11525,"date":"2025-06-13T02:39:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T02:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/?p=11525"},"modified":"2025-06-18T11:47:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T11:47:34","slug":"add-music-to-instagram-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Music to Instagram Post"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Music in Feed? Yes, you can add tunes to your content to show off your vibe now. But, how to add music to Instagram post? That&#8217;s what we&#8217;re about to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you&#8217;re still posting without sound, others may already use it to catch attention. And missing out on music could mean missing engagement. You don\u2019t want that, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, don&#8217;t fret. This guide will show you how to put music on an Instagram post to boost your views and interaction. So, let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents :<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#Why_Should_You_Add_Music_to_Your_Instagram_Post\" title=\"Why Should You Add Music to Your Instagram Post?\">Why Should You Add Music to Your Instagram Post?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#1_Its_Great_for_Discoverability\" title=\"1. It&#8217;s Great for Discoverability\">1. It&#8217;s Great for Discoverability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#2_You_Need_It_to_Boost_Engagement\" title=\"2. You Need It to Boost Engagement\">2. You Need It to Boost Engagement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#3_It_Creates_Stronger_Emotional_Effect\" title=\"3. It Creates Stronger Emotional Effect\">3. It Creates Stronger Emotional Effect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#4_It_Add_Nuance_to_Your_Post\" title=\"4. It Add Nuance to Your Post\">4. It Add Nuance to Your Post<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#5_An_Easy_Way_to_Make_Unique_Content\" title=\"5. An Easy Way to Make Unique Content\">5. An Easy Way to Make Unique Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#6_Your_Audiences_Want_It\" title=\"6. Your Audiences Want It\">6. Your Audiences Want It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#How_to_Add_Music_to_Instagram_Post\" title=\"How to Add Music to Instagram Post\">How to Add Music to Instagram Post<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#1_Create_a_New_Post\" title=\"1. Create a New Post\">1. Create a New Post<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#2_Choose_Your_Photo\" title=\"2. Choose Your Photo\">2. Choose Your Photo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#3_Edit_Your_Photo\" title=\"3. Edit Your Photo\">3. Edit Your Photo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#4_Tap_the_Music_Icon\" title=\"4. Tap the Music Icon\">4. Tap the Music Icon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#5_Choose_a_Song\" title=\"5. Choose a Song\">5. Choose a Song<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#6_Choose_the_Song_Segment\" title=\"6. Choose the Song Segment\">6. Choose the Song Segment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#7_Add_Details_to_Your_Post\" title=\"7. Add Details to Your Post\">7. Add Details to Your Post<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#8_Share_Your_Post\" title=\"8. Share Your Post\">8. Share Your Post<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#How_to_Put_Music_on_Instagram_Post_with_Multiple_Photos\" title=\"How to Put Music on Instagram Post with Multiple Photos\">How to Put Music on Instagram Post with Multiple Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#Can_You_Add_a_Song_to_an_Instagram_Post_After_Posting\" title=\"Can You Add a Song to an Instagram Post After Posting?\">Can You Add a Song to an Instagram Post After Posting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#Why_Cant_I_Add_Music_to_My_Instagram_Post\" title=\"Why Can&#8217;t I Add Music to My Instagram Post\">Why Can&#8217;t I Add Music to My Instagram Post<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#Adding_Music_to_Instagram_Post_A_Wrap_Up\" title=\"Adding Music to Instagram Post: A Wrap Up\">Adding Music to Instagram Post: A Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#FAQ_about_Adding_Music_to_Instagram\" title=\"FAQ about Adding Music to Instagram\">FAQ about Adding Music to Instagram<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#Should_I_add_music_to_an_Instagram_post\" title=\"Should I add music to an Instagram post?\">Should I add music to an Instagram post?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#How_do_I_add_music_to_a_photo\" title=\"How do I add music to a photo?\">How do I add music to a photo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#Can_I_add_music_to_an_Instagram_post_with_multiple_pictures\" title=\"Can I add music to an Instagram post with multiple pictures?\">Can I add music to an Instagram post with multiple pictures?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#Can_we_edit_an_Instagram_post_to_add_music\" title=\"Can we edit an Instagram post to add music?\">Can we edit an Instagram post to add music?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#Why_is_music_not_available_on_Instagram\" title=\"Why is music not available on Instagram?\">Why is music not available on Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-post\/#Can_you_add_original_audio_to_an_Instagram_post\" title=\"Can you add original audio to an Instagram post?\">Can you add original audio to an Instagram post?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Add_Music_to_Your_Instagram_Post\"><\/span>Why Should You Add Music to Your Instagram Post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before adding music to your Instagram post, make sure you have a good reason to do it as a <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/content-creator\/\">content creator<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Its_Great_for_Discoverability\"><\/span>1. It&#8217;s Great for Discoverability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding music to your Instagram posts is a trick to boost your reach, especially with trending soundtracks. These songs are often what Instagram promotes most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, posting a fashion <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-carousel\/\">carousel<\/a> with the song <strong>It&#8217;s About Drive<\/strong> which is in over 2,700 Reels is a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you&#8217;re riding the wave of discoverability here. This means your content your content has a better shot at showing up on Explore and in searches and <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/increase-instagram-views\/\">getting more views on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_You_Need_It_to_Boost_Engagement\"><\/span>2. You Need It to Boost Engagement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When people hear a catchy tune, they might stop scrolling and check out your post. You&#8217;ve probably heard songs like <strong>Balada<\/strong> by Gusttavo Lima on many Reels, right? There is a reason for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A popular song like this makes listeners feel connected. It encourages them to view your carousel photos and even leave likes or comments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/instagram-post-ideas\/\">Instagram Post Ideas to Get More Likes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_It_Creates_Stronger_Emotional_Effect\"><\/span>3. It Creates Stronger Emotional Effect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Music sets the mood for your post. That&#8217;s why adding music to your Instagram post is a good idea. The right song adds depth that pictures alone can&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of movies. They use music during key scenes to make you feel suspense, or chills, right? Without music, a horror movie loses its scare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, adding a song like <strong>Count on Me<\/strong> by Bruno Mars to a post about friendship or teamwork can set the right vibe your audience will feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_It_Add_Nuance_to_Your_Post\"><\/span>4. It Add Nuance to Your Post<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not just about how your audience feels, though. You also need to know how to add music to your Instagram posts to match the nuance of that post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For cosplay posts, like dressing as <strong>Wednesday<\/strong>, you can use a song like Lady Gaga\u2019s \u201cBloody Mary\u201d to set a dark, gothic vibe to build the right nuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"547\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adding-music-to-Instagram-post-can-help-you-to-add-nuance-to-your-post-547x1024.webp\" alt=\"Adding music to Instagram post can help you to add nuance to your post\" class=\"wp-image-11541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adding-music-to-Instagram-post-can-help-you-to-add-nuance-to-your-post-547x1024.webp 547w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adding-music-to-Instagram-post-can-help-you-to-add-nuance-to-your-post-160x300.webp 160w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adding-music-to-Instagram-post-can-help-you-to-add-nuance-to-your-post-150x281.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adding-music-to-Instagram-post-can-help-you-to-add-nuance-to-your-post-450x842.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adding-music-to-Instagram-post-can-help-you-to-add-nuance-to-your-post.webp 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_An_Easy_Way_to_Make_Unique_Content\"><\/span>5. An Easy Way to Make Unique Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re just starting out as a creator, the idea of editing videos can feel overwhelming. Learning software, timing, effects, you name it. So, why not just add a song to your photo?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding music to your Instagram posts is simple and fast. This helps you stand out among big creators and improve your content from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Your_Audiences_Want_It\"><\/span>6. Your Audiences Want It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know <a href=\"https:\/\/pressroom.journolink.com\/velvet\/release\/study_finds_social_media_crucial_for_music_discovery_among_gen_z_wasserman_report_12430\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">39% of social media users<\/a> expect music in your content? They want audio that matches the visuals to make it more immersive and emotional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, your audience wants it. Lively music on a travel post that boosts excitement? Soothing tunes on a lifestyle carousel that make them relax? They just love it if it&#8217;s there in your post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Music_to_Instagram_Post\"><\/span>How to Add Music to Instagram Post<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how to add a song to Instagram post? You can follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Illustration of how to add music to Instagram post\" class=\"wp-image-11538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-1200x675.webp 1200w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Illustration-of-how-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Design: Canva<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Create_a_New_Post\"><\/span>1. Create a New Post<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure your Instagram app is updated to the latest version. Open it and go to your home feed. Tap the <strong>&#8220;+&#8221; icon<\/strong> at the bottom center or top of the screen to make a new post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Choose_Your_Photo\"><\/span>2. Choose Your Photo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take a new photo for your content or just browse your gallery. If your content is ready, choose the photo you want to upload. Tap <strong>Next<\/strong> to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-Add-your-photo-first-512x1024.webp\" alt=\"How to add music to Instagram post? Add your photo first\" class=\"wp-image-11539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-Add-your-photo-first-512x1024.webp 512w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-Add-your-photo-first-150x300.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-Add-your-photo-first-450x900.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/How-to-add-music-to-Instagram-post-Add-your-photo-first.webp 684w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Edit_Your_Photo\"><\/span>3. Edit Your Photo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can edit your photo by adding text, filters, or changing the brightness and contrast. You can also move the photo around to make your content as engaging as you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Tap_the_Music_Icon\"><\/span>4. Tap the Music Icon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the left side, you&#8217;ll see the music. Tap it if you want to add music to your Instagram post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"519\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-edit-your-photo-before-adding-music-to-Instagram-post-519x1024.webp\" alt=\"You can edit your photo before adding music to Instagram post\" class=\"wp-image-11529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-edit-your-photo-before-adding-music-to-Instagram-post-519x1024.webp 519w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-edit-your-photo-before-adding-music-to-Instagram-post-152x300.webp 152w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-edit-your-photo-before-adding-music-to-Instagram-post-150x296.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-edit-your-photo-before-adding-music-to-Instagram-post-450x887.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/You-can-edit-your-photo-before-adding-music-to-Instagram-post.webp 701w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Choose_a_Song\"><\/span>5. Choose a Song<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can pick a song from the recommended tab or browse on your own. You can find songs by categories like hip hop, happy or some songs based on mood, or themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a specific sound, use the search bar to find that track. Tap the play button to listen to a preview, then tap on the title to add it to your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Choose_the_Song_Segment\"><\/span>6. Choose the Song Segment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you choose a song, you&#8217;ll see a page where you can set the duration. It\u2019s 30 seconds by default, but you can set it to up to 90 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, that 30-second part is the best part of the song. But don\u2019t worry, you can drag the slider to pick the exact part you want. And when you&#8217;re finished, tap <strong>Done<\/strong>. Then tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Use-the-slider-to-choose-your-favorite-part-of-the-song-508x1024.webp\" alt=\"Use the slider to choose your favorite part of the song\" class=\"wp-image-11532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Use-the-slider-to-choose-your-favorite-part-of-the-song-508x1024.webp 508w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Use-the-slider-to-choose-your-favorite-part-of-the-song-149x300.webp 149w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Use-the-slider-to-choose-your-favorite-part-of-the-song-150x302.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Use-the-slider-to-choose-your-favorite-part-of-the-song-450x907.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Use-the-slider-to-choose-your-favorite-part-of-the-song.webp 679w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Add_Details_to_Your_Post\"><\/span>7. Add Details to Your Post<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like when you usually post content, you need to add a caption, tag people, add a location, choose your audience, and change additional settings like turning off comments and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Share_Your_Post\"><\/span>8. Share Your Post<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once everything looks good, just tap <strong>Share<\/strong> and your post with the music is live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Put_Music_on_Instagram_Post_with_Multiple_Photos\"><\/span>How to Put Music on Instagram Post with Multiple Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, how do you add a song to an Instagram post when you want to use up to 20 photos all at once?<br>Actually, the steps are the same. But you can also add music later on your post&#8217;s details page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-put-music-on-Instagram-post-carousel-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"This is how to put music on Instagram post (carousel)\" class=\"wp-image-11533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-put-music-on-Instagram-post-carousel-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-put-music-on-Instagram-post-carousel-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-put-music-on-Instagram-post-carousel-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-put-music-on-Instagram-post-carousel-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-put-music-on-Instagram-post-carousel-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-put-music-on-Instagram-post-carousel-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-put-music-on-Instagram-post-carousel-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-put-music-on-Instagram-post-carousel-1200x1200.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap the &#8220;+&#8221; icon to make a new post. Pick <strong>Post<\/strong> from the options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the <strong>Select Multiple<\/strong> icon (it looks like two overlapping squares). Choose up to 20 photos and\/or videos from your gallery in the order you want them to appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can add filters or do simple edits to each photo or video. When you&#8217;re finished, tap <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the screen where you write your caption, find the <strong>Add Music<\/strong> button or a music note icon. Tap it to open Instagram\u2019s music library.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for a song or look through suggested options. Tap a song to listen to a preview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After choosing a song, move the slider to pick the part of the song you want. Make sure the length matches your carousel post. When done, tap the <strong>check mark<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to add your caption, hashtags, location, and other details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Share<\/strong> to post it right away.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-add-a-song-to-Instagram-post-with-multiple-photos-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"This is how to add a song to Instagram post with multiple photos\" class=\"wp-image-11534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-add-a-song-to-Instagram-post-with-multiple-photos-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-add-a-song-to-Instagram-post-with-multiple-photos-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-add-a-song-to-Instagram-post-with-multiple-photos-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-add-a-song-to-Instagram-post-with-multiple-photos-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-add-a-song-to-Instagram-post-with-multiple-photos-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-add-a-song-to-Instagram-post-with-multiple-photos-2048x2048.webp 2048w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-add-a-song-to-Instagram-post-with-multiple-photos-450x450.webp 450w, https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/wp-content\/\/uploads\/2025\/06\/This-is-how-to-add-a-song-to-Instagram-post-with-multiple-photos-1200x1200.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/how-to-post-more-than-10-photos-on-instagram\/\">How to Post More than 10 Photos on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Add_a_Song_to_an_Instagram_Post_After_Posting\"><\/span>Can You Add a Song to an Instagram Post After Posting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The quick answer is no.<\/strong> Once you hit <strong>Share<\/strong> on an Instagram post, you can&#8217;t add photos, videos, or music. It&#8217;s all final. If you want music, you have to add it when you&#8217;re making the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you really want a song in your post after it&#8217;s live, you can delete the post and make a new one with the music from the start. <strong>Or, you can <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/add-music-to-instagram-story\/\"><strong>share your post to your story and add music<\/strong>.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Cant_I_Add_Music_to_My_Instagram_Post\"><\/span>Why Can&#8217;t I Add Music to My Instagram Post<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve followed all the steps on how to add music to your Instagram post, but it still doesn&#8217;t work. What&#8217;s going wrong?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You add music to Instagram post from desktop<\/strong>. Instagram doesn\u2019t let you add a song to your post from a desktop or mobile browser. This feature is only available on the mobile app, whether you use Android or iOS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The song is banned in your country<\/strong> \u2014 Some music tracks might be limited because of regional licensing rules. And it\u2019s not Instagram banning the song. For example, Born This Way by Lady Gaga was once banned in Malaysia. If this happens, you should check if other songs match the style you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your account type restrict the use of such music<\/strong> \u2014 Your account type affects your music options on Instagram. Creator accounts oftent have stricter rules. To fix this, switch to a Personal account to see if that\u2019s the issue. If it is, try using a different song that\u2019s similar to what you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There are copyright issues with that song<\/strong>. Instagram\u2019s strict about copyrighted music. Some songs might get blocked, no matter what. Try using music from Instagram\u2019s music library if adding songs from other platforms causes problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your app needs an update<\/strong>. If you can&#8217;t add music to your Instagram post, the problem might be your app version. An outdated app can&#8217;t use the latest features. To fix this, check for updates. If there are any, install them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There&#8217;s some glitches<\/strong>. If you experience temporary glitches, you can&#8217;t add music to your Instagram post or access any other features. To fix this, wait for the issue to resolve, restart your device, or clear the app\u2019s cache.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-open-instagram\/\">Why Can&#8217;t I Open Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_Music_to_Instagram_Post_A_Wrap_Up\"><\/span>Adding Music to Instagram Post: A Wrap Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let silent content hold you back from getting more views. The right soundtrack is often all it takes to go from scrolled past to stopped mid-swipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know how to add music to Instagram posts, right? Then use that feature to catch attention. Just tap Add Audio, pick a song, and choose the right part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With music-enhanced posts, you\u2019ll have a higher chance of views and engagement. And that open doors to more opportunities like brand deals, sponsored content, and affiliate income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And if you&#8217;re ready to level up your passion, you can join <a href=\"https:\/\/ganknow.com\/\">Gank<\/a> to earn more from your content with donations, commissions, and merchandise sales. Interested?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_about_Adding_Music_to_Instagram\"><\/span>FAQ about Adding Music to Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_add_music_to_an_Instagram_post\"><\/span>Should I add music to an Instagram post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should. Adding music to your Instagram posts can help people connect, and remember your content. Plus, it helps your post stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a gaming influencer, you can add fun songs like Nevada by Vicetone. And for serious scenes, you can use orchestral music like Superepic from Alexander Nakarada to make it more intense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_add_music_to_a_photo\"><\/span>How do I add music to a photo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can just open Instagram and tap the plus (+) sign to make a new post. Pick your photo and tap <strong>Next<\/strong>. To add music, tap the <strong>music note icon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can then choose a song or pick a trending sound instantly. Then, use the slider to pick the part of the song you want. When you&#8217;re done, tap <strong>Done<\/strong> and then <strong>Share<\/strong> to post with music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_add_music_to_an_Instagram_post_with_multiple_pictures\"><\/span>Can I add music to an Instagram post with multiple pictures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can add music to carousel posts with multiple photos. Just tap the stacked squares icon to select images, just like with a single photo. But if your carousel has videos, the original sound gets muted automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_we_edit_an_Instagram_post_to_add_music\"><\/span>Can we edit an Instagram post to add music?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No, you can&#8217;t add music to an Instagram post after it&#8217;s live. You have to add the music during creation before you post. If you skip it, you can still add music before hitting <strong>Share<\/strong> by tapping <strong>Add Music<\/strong> under caption, tags, and location on the last screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_music_not_available_on_Instagram\"><\/span>Why is music not available on Instagram?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s usually because of copyright. Instagram has licensing deals with music publishers and record labels. So only certain songs are allowed on there. Technical issues like glitches, old software, or cache problems can cause this, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_add_original_audio_to_an_Instagram_post\"><\/span>Can you add original audio to an Instagram post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t add original audio directly to a standard Instagram feed post. 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