Instagram: Here's How to Use the Music Sticker in Stories

Add a song to a photo or video

Instagram recently introduced the ability to add songs to photos and videos in Instagram Stories. Part of this feature is a new “Music” sticker that can be placed on top of photos and videos before they’re shared. Our guide will show you how the Music sticker works.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram application on iOS.

Step 1: Once you’ve taken or imported a photo or video into Instagram Stories, tap the sticker button in the top-right corner of the screen.

The sticker button is highlighted in the Instagram app.

Step 2: Tap the Music sticker.

The music sticker is highlighted in the Instagram app.

Step 3: Either scroll through the list of songs Instagram presents you with, or tap “Search Music” at the top of the screen to search for a song manually.

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