This article teaches you how to add:
- Songs / Background Music / Audios
- To videos on Instagram Reels
It’s 100% free. Join me!
How to Add Music to Instagram Reels
- Launch the Instagram app
- Upload a video
- Tap the “🎵” sticker (at the top)
- Search a song
- Add music anywhere on your Reel
Once the sticker’s added to the screen, you can change its appearance.
You’ve got quite a few styles to choose from:
That’s how easy it is to make music perfect for your IG Reel.
Luckily, Instagram’s sticker is highly customizable. But even with that, I’ve got a better method for you.
Alternative: Use SendShort
Why: Another great way to add music to your Instagram Reels is to upload them to SendShort. Import any music or sound effect and the AI adds it to your video.
- Sign up for free on SendShort
- Upload your Reel
- Import music: URL or File Upload
- Choose its Length
- Export & Upload to Instagram
Super easy, right?
Pro Tip: SendShort automatically detects and adds subtitles in any language. They’re those super fancy subtitles that hook people to your Reels.
You can also add captions on Instagram itself, but they’re nowhere near as catchy as SendShort’s!
FAQ
1. Can you add your own music to Reels?
Answer: Yes.
You can add your own music to Instagram Reels by selecting the “Import” option when editing your Reel. This allows you to upload audio from your phone’s library
2. How do I add two different songs on Reels?
Answer: To add two different songs on Instagram Reels, first edit your video with SendShort to combine the songs as needed.
Then, upload the edited video to Reels, as Instagram’s native editing tools don’t allow adding multiple songs directly.
3. Can you mix songs on Instagram Reels?
Answer: No, you can’t mix songs directly within Instagram Reels.
To mix songs, you’ll need to use an SendShort to combine or transition between tracks, then upload the edited video to Reels.
4. Can you add music to half a Reel?
Answer: Yes, you can add music to only half a Reel by splitting the video into segments.
Add music to the desired segment using Instagram’s editing tools or an external app, then upload the edited Reel
Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort
