How to Add Music to Instagram Reels (2024)

Instagram Reels is a handy feature that allows you to post short videos with different sounds or music. The audio feature is one of its most famous, and Reels often go viral because the sounds that were used are trending. Moreover, adding music to a reel adds value and grabs the viewer’s attention.

So, choosing the music for your Reel can be crucial if you want your video to be seen by many Instagram users. Keep on reading to find out how to add music to an Instagram Reel on different devices.

How to Add Music to Instagram Reels on an iPhone

There are five different ways you can add music to your Instagram Reel, depending on what type of music you want to add. These methods work for both the iPhone and Android apps.

Add Background Music

Here are the basic steps to add background music to a Reel:

1. When you open the Instagram app, tap on the + icon at the top.
   
2. Go to the “Reels” menu option on the sidebar.
   
3. Select the Audio icon and choose a song to use as a starting point for your recordings.
   (Or record the Reel first and then select the Audio icon. When you’re done, you’ll be directed to the Music tab.)
   
4. To add a song to your Reels, choose it from the available selections and tap on it.
   

To help you get started, here are a few pointers:

• To find a particular piece of music or song, use the Search box at the top of the page.
  
• To see more music options, use the “See More” button.
  
• To hear a song before adding it to your Reel, simply tap on the Play icon next to it.
  
• You’ll be sent to the song’s page when you click on it.
  
• You can pick a particular section of the song using the slider at the bottom of the window. Instagram helps out by letting you know which parts of a song are most popular. The pink spots on the slider are where you’ll find them. To include the part of the song in your Reel, click “Done” at the very end.
  

Additionally, if you’ve already added a song, you can tap on the Audio icon again to alter the music or use a different segment of the song. To delete the current music, select “Delete” from the menu at the top of the screen. Then, as described above, add a new song.

Adding a Trending Sound

Making a Reel using music from a viral video is a great way to boost your viewership. Fortunately, you won’t have to waste time manually looking for the song. Music from someone else’s Reel may be easily added to your Reel using Instagram. Here’s how:

1. Open the Instagram Reel with the music you wish to use.
   
2. The name of the song is displayed at the bottom of the Reel. To use it, simply press on it.
   
3. An Audio page for the music will appear. Here, you can see Reels from other artists who have used the same music. You can take a look if you’re looking for some inspiration.
   
4. To make a Reel right away, hit the “Use Audio” option at the bottom of the screen.
   
5. You’ll be directed to the Reel recorder. To use a specific song section, select the Audio icon and then tap on the desired track.
   
6. Alternatively, tap on the “Save Audio” option to save the audio for future Reels.
   

Adding Original Music

There are just a few songs in the Reels collection. As a result, you won’t find every song there. If you want to add music to your Instagram Reels, there are a few workarounds that you may use instead of a dedicated feature.

You’ll need to use a music app on your phone to play the song while you record a Reel. Please be aware that if you have a public Instagram account, people will see your username next to the original audio. It’s also possible that Instagram will adjust the caption of your post if you use music from a specific artist.

Add Music to Your Library Using Various Services

Third-party services can also be used to add original music to Reels. Pre-producing your Reel with audio and uploading it to Instagram is the only option. There are numerous video editing programs, that can be used to add audio to your Reels. If you’re using one of these programs, look for the “Add Audio” option on the menu.

Adding Music From TikTok

It’s common for new trends to originate on TikTok and then spread across social media. As a result, one may desire to incorporate music from a TikTok video into their Instagram Reel. With the aid of the free online app Kapwing, it is easy to do so. Here’s how:

1. Once you’ve made a reel, save it.
2. Go to Kapwing on your mobile device or computer’s browser.
   
3. Click on “Create New Project” then “Click to upload” to begin the upload process.
   
4. Select “Audio” from the drop-down menu that appears.
   
5. Copy and paste the video’s URL into the provided box.
   
6. Adjust the video and audio quality to suit your preferences.
   
7. Using the “Export video” option, you can save the video to your computer or phone.
   
8. Upload it to Instagram Reels after you’ve downloaded it.
   

Adding Music After Recording

While recording your Reel, it’s easy to overlook the importance of including music. Don’t worry, though, because you won’t need to start from the beginning. Here’s how to add music after recording a reel:

1. Tap on the Mix audio icon on the Reel edit screen.
   
2. Press the Music button on the bottom left corner.
   
3. Choose a song from Instagram’s music library and add them to your Reel.
   

It’s also possible to utilize third-party video editing tools to add audio to the Reel before re-uploading it.

How to Add Music to Instagram Reels on an Android

You can use all the methods described above with the Android app. So, the steps are the same as uploading music to an Instagram Reel on an iPhone. Here are the basic steps to add music to a reel on an Android device:

1. When you open the Instagram app, tap on the + icon at the top.
   
2. Go to the “Reels” menu option on the sidebar.
   
3. Select the Audio icon and choose a song to use as a starting point for your recordings.
   (Or record the Reel first and then select the Audio icon. When you’re done, you’ll be directed to the Music tab.)
   

How to Add Music to Instagram Reels on a PC

Unfortunately, there is no direct way to upload and add music to a reel from a PC. However, you can still use the Kapwing app to do so. Here’s how:

1. Save your Reel once you’ve made it.
2. Transfer the file from your mobile phone to a PC.
   
3. Go to kapwing studio on your computer’s browser.
   
4. Click on “Upload file.”
   
5. Afterward, select “Audio” from the drop-down option that displays.
   
6. Enter the video’s URL or upload an audio file in the space given and click “Submit.”
   
7. You can adjust the video and audio quality according to your tastes.
   
8. It’s possible to save a video to your computer by selecting the “Export video” option in the menu.
   

Make Your Reels Stand Out with Music

You can add any music you want to a video on Instagram reels. Third-party apps are a great way to do so if you’re going to get creative with your audio. Regardless of which approach you to choose, you have a lot of space to express your creativity. With a bit of luck, your next Reel could go viral.

Have you ever recorded an Instagram Reel? What kind of music would you add to it? Let us know in the comment section below!