{"id":48175,"date":"2022-07-30T22:21:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T22:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=48175"},"modified":"2022-07-30T22:21:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T22:21:22","slug":"how-to-add-music-to-your-instagram-reel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-music-to-your-instagram-reel","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Music to Your Instagram Reel"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a032674cd51a\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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: #999;color:#999\" 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><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a032674cd51a\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a032674cd51a\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-music-to-your-instagram-reel\/#How_to_Add_Music_to_Your_Instagram_Reel\" title=\"How to Add Music to Your Instagram Reel\">How to Add Music to Your Instagram Reel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-music-to-your-instagram-reel\/#How_to_create_a_Reel_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to create a Reel on Instagram\">How to create a Reel on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-music-to-your-instagram-reel\/#How_to_find_Reels_on_Instagram\" title=\"How to find Reels on Instagram\">How to find Reels on Instagram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-add-music-to-your-instagram-reel\/#How_to_add_music_to_your_Reel\" title=\"How to add music to your Reel\">How to add music to your Reel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Add_Music_to_Your_Instagram_Reel\"><\/span>How to Add Music to Your Instagram Reel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"what is reel in instagram\" style=\"max-width:40% max-height:378px; height:auto; margin:0px 10px; width:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/NHtAF7g.jpg\" align=\"left\"> <\/p>\n<p>A Reel is a short video that can be up to 90 seconds long. They can be used to promote your business or a particular product. Instagram users can add music to their Reels. A Reel can contain a variety of media, including your photo, video, and audio. If you are not comfortable adding music, you can turn off the feature. You can find a number of different music options for your Reel on the app&#8217;s Settings page.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_create_a_Reel_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to create a Reel on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to marketing on Instagram, leveraging the Reels feature can be a tremendous asset. Many Instagram users spend considerable time scrolling through their Reels, so harnessing this feature can boost your marketing campaign. While editing straight in the Reels editor is not ideal, you can still use third-party video editing apps to make an eye-catching reel. Regardless of your niche, you can use an Instagram video editing tool to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>When creating a reel, it is crucial to know what your goals are. If you want to attract profile views and increase followers, you should create a reel that promotes products or other content. This strategy will encourage people to click on your link and return to your account. High-quality content can increase the number of reactions you get. Depending on your goals, you may want to include audio or other content. A video with a story and interesting graphics will increase engagement and your business&#8217;s visibility.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have your story, upload it to Instagram and choose the type of Reel you want to share. For example, you can upload static images or a video that you can record directly to Reels. Add music and audio effects to your reel as well. Then, choose the length of your Reel. You can add up to 60 seconds of audio. Make sure to choose an appropriate soundtrack. The Reel can also be edited to include text or voiceovers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_find_Reels_on_Instagram\"><\/span>How to find Reels on Instagram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can&#8217;t find your Reels on Instagram without logging into your account. However, you can access them through the app. Tap the Reels icon on the bottom left of the screen and it will take you to the app&#8217;s main interface. This way, you can view reels of accounts you follow. These reels will loop until you swipe down. Alternatively, you can visit the Help section of Instagram or contact their customer support.<\/p>\n<p>First, open the app and go to your profile. From there, look for the Reels tab. Here, you can view your Reels videos. To add a clip to your Reels, tap the &#8220;+&#8221; icon in the lower left corner of the screen. Or, you can add internal footage by holding down the recording circle in the middle of the screen. You can also add music and original audio to your Reels.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t see your Reels on your profile, follow the creator of them. They can share your Reels with their followers to give you the exposure you need. Then, make sure your Reels are original, high-quality content. Avoid posting watermarked videos because they won&#8217;t show up in feeds unless you follow them. You should also track which Reels are popular among your followers so you can tweak your content accordingly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_add_music_to_your_Reel\"><\/span>How to add music to your Reel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in how to add music to your reel on Instagram, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. This new feature on the popular photo-sharing platform has many benefits, including a more engaging experience for your fans. Your Reels feature captions, effects, and music overlay options, and they can help you create more exciting content for your followers. Just make sure that the music you&#8217;re planning to use is available in the Instagram music library. If not, you&#8217;ll need to use a different song.<\/p>\n<p>The process is the same as for Instagram Stories. After you&#8217;ve chosen your visuals and chosen your 15-second portion of music, you can preview your reel to determine which song will work best. To ensure the best result, you can make several Reels if the songs you select are popular. Once you&#8217;ve chosen your Reel&#8217;s title, you can choose from the available music and click the + icon.<\/p>\n<p>To add music to your reel in Instagram, follow these steps. First, open the Reel app. Go to the Music screen. Click the red record button. 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