Today’s article will answer in detail an important question - how to add music to a video for Instagram. How to avoid getting banned and avoid blocking publications? What apps and music can I use? Where to find and download the best copyrighted music? More about all this below, and at the end of the article there is a special life hack waiting for you!
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Official music in stories via sticker
The English-speaking audience has long had the opportunity to use official compositions from the Instagram library as audio stickers.
This format is not yet available in Russia. Already now, users can see the audio sticker widget directly when shooting stories.
The main problem is that stories filmed in this way will be silent for your subscribers.
Changing the IP to a foreign one will not help either, since your subscribers from Russia will have a Russian IP. The audio sticker feature will likely be enabled in the near future.
Sony Vegas Pro
Professional media conveyor for editing and processing clips. The video editor allows you to create films, music videos, educational videos and much more. The software contains an extended module for working with sound. The user can add an unlimited number of audio files to the project, replace the original audio track or add a second one. You can also perform voiceovers and record voice comments through a connected headset.
Sony Vegas Pro interface
Sony Vegas Pro requires editing knowledge and skills. This is complicated by the lack of Russian localization. The price of the software is frankly “biting”: you will have to pay $600 for the purchase, and again you will have to pay the full price for each update.
We add music for your posts/stories in applications
There are several trusted useful services that will help your story and posts gain maximum interest from others. It is important not to forget that the existing Instagram policy allows the use of licensed music that does not violate the copyrights of performers and their representatives. Therefore, the review will not contain dubious applications, the use of which may lead to restrictions on your account.
InShot (IOS/Android apps)
One of the best video editors that combines enormous functionality for a mobile application, a clear interface and its own library of licensed compositions. It has been used by a large number of users for several years.
The application is available on Google Play and iTunes; upon first installation, you are given a trial period to use the full functionality, which can really surprise you.
The interface is intuitive and it is very, very easy to understand the procedure. In order to add music, click on create a new video.
Next, select the “Songs” item.
Here the artist library opens, select the artist you like and the composition from the list inside.
InShot offers to copy original title and artist information so users can search for a song if they like it when they watch your video. Click “Use” and the musical audio will be added to the video, after which you can trim the audio file to your liking and adjust the volume.
The screenshot below is an incomplete list of what this program is capable of: working with images (adjusting the color scheme, cropping unnecessary frames), effects, text inserts and emoji. It can be safely recommended for regular use.
KineMaster (IOS/Android apps)
Another powerful video editor, its interface is somewhat more complicated, but understanding it will not be a problem. There is the ability to use chromakey, control video speed and many other useful functions.
KineMaster is convenient for working with videos for different platforms; when creating a new project, the application offers a choice of format:
The main editor menu looks a little more sophisticated and professional than in InShot:
KineMaster also has its own music library, with all kinds of sound effects available.
VideoLeap (IOS/Android app)
This editor has advanced functionality and is constantly updated on the iOS platform; the Android version allows you to add only licensed tracks from the library on your device, which is quite inconvenient, because most often such compositions are only shareware.
MovAvi (IOS/Android app)
Links to applications are available on the official website.
An application with pleasant and understandable functionality, a small part of the audio files from the library is free, the application will offer to pay for the rest for use in your video material.
The disclaimer makes it clear that all audio content is official and its use on the platforms is completely legal. The library is intelligently divided into sections, so searching for songs is much easier. If you have the opportunity and desire to use paid tracks, this is definitely a very good choice.
VideoMONTATION
VideoMONTAZH is a multifunctional editor for working with video and sound. It has a simple interface in Russian with a step-by-step operating principle. Allows you to create video cards, replace the background, make cuts, connect fragments. Musical accompaniment can be applied to the entire film or to a separate clip. You can trim downloaded audio and adjust its volume. There is also a collection of sound effects.
Visual instructions on how to insert music into a video on a computer:
Where can I find licensed music for Instagram? TOP ways!
The author of the article himself uses several proven ways to find the best licensed music without fear of restrictions from Instagram:
InShot Library
The application really has a lot of high-quality compositions for every taste, for which you don’t have to pay extra. And in general, this program has long been the flagship among video editors for the Instagram social network.
SoundCloud + Telegram bot
SoundCloud.com is a music social network that publishes millions of licensed songs available for use. When searching, enter “License > For Commercial Use.”
The platform itself does not allow you to download songs in Mp3 format to your computer, but there are third-party services that allow you to quickly and easily download the song you are interested in. One of these services is the Telegram bot SoundCloud Downloader; you just need to send the bot a link and then download the audio file.
YouTube Audio Library
Google's service also prohibits the use of non-copyrighted music in videos, but it has a huge library of music with an extended license; these files can be used for both personal and commercial use. You can download music from YouTube using websites and various programs.
Other ways to find licensed music
In addition to the above methods, there are also a considerable number of programs and libraries that you can use:
- Facebook music library - a couple of thousand free compositions and sound effects, you can find something suitable if you wish;
- StoryBeat - this application currently allows you to add any hit tunes and Instagram allows such stories, but how it works, and most importantly - how long it will run - is unknown;
- if you need realistic sound effects, the library of sound tracks from the BBC is perfect, from the light noise of the sea surf and the crackling of a fire, to menacing natural phenomena, this format of musical accompaniment is sure to attract subscribers;
- other audio services and applications, such as VivaVideo, Timbeek, Vigo Video, Pic Music, Insta Video Mixer.
When posting posts and stories, Instagram checks the audio for acceptable use, and if the track or sound effect does not meet the general requirements of the platform, such content will not pass moderation or will be banned in the future. However, there is a kind of life hack, which was promised to be discussed at the beginning of the article.
Life hack - why won’t Instagram ban you?
A small life hack. At the moment, Instagram does not analyze music in Stories. If a post/IGTV video with licensed music is deleted instantly, then the story will hang quietly for the required 24 hours. We can record music from any service/video using screen recording, for example. This functionality is built-in on the iPhone, and I’m sure on Android devices too.
We turn on screen recording and a music track that we will add to stories. When you record the required fragment or entire song, stop screen recording. Then add an audio track from our recording to your story using the InShot application (there is a button “import music from video”).
VideoShow
This application is a cross between YouCut and VivaVideo. On the one hand, it is not so overloaded with various functions. On the other hand, the matter is not limited to simply superimposing tracks on top of each other. There is a small gallery of video filters and (albeit not as extensive as YouCut) equalizer settings. A distinctive feature of the program is the ability to create slideshows from photos and add music to them. Moreover, judging by the reviews, it is implemented much more conveniently than the two competitors listed above. Perfect for cases when you want to somehow “decorate” your pictures taken on vacation.
Download: VideoShow
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InShot
This program needs no introduction. The service already has more than 13 million downloads on the Play Market and an almost perfect rating. The program attracts with its bright modern design and abundance of effects.
Among the advantages of the program, we note:
- Lack of advertising (or very little of it, we didn’t come across it).
- Wide functionality.
- High performance.
The service has paid functionality, but we didn’t find it useful during audio overlay. I even had to deliberately research the functions to find paid features. The link to the installation file is here.
Adobe Premiere Pro
A professional program for adding sound to video and editing files. Packed with a huge number of tools: applying filters, dividing a file into fragments, combining several episodes into one and much more. In addition to editing video clips, it supports working with audio: adding music, trimming, synchronizing with video, recording from a microphone.
Adobe Premiere Pro interface
Adobe Premiere Pro video editor is aimed at video editing professionals, and this is reflected in its overloaded interface and complex controls. It consumes quite a lot of system resources, so it often freezes on insufficiently powerful devices. To purchase the software, you will need to subscribe to Creative Cloud and pay 1,352 rubles monthly.
MV Maker
A simple application that allows you to create a slide show from one or several frames, followed by processing and overlaying music. Unlike the representatives above, this program does not work with video content, only photos, which makes it easier to understand.
Advantages:
- Clear interface.
- Convenient file explorer.
- Ability to quickly create slide shows.
Flaws:
- Raw product, sometimes crashes or freezes.
You can download the application from the link here.
10.VirtualDub
One of the most popular free video processing programs. Includes the function of cropping, capturing from a camera, merging files, converting to other formats, setting the bitrate, and inserting transitions. You can also work with audio: replace the audio track, save the audio separately, synchronize audio and video.
VirtualDub interface
The disadvantage of VirtualDub is that some actions are not transparent. For example, the added audio file will not even appear in the control panel. You cannot trim the music or add a second audio track, you can only replace the original one, you cannot record from a microphone. Another disadvantage is that the application does not read some popular video codecs.
Movavi Video Editor
A simple editor with functions for video editing and basic processing of video files. Allows you to trim a video clip, add background music and text. A library of filters, transitions and titles is available, and there is also a collection of sounds.
The program interface is simple and intuitive, and the Russian version is supported. This software does not load the system, it can be run even on weak computers and laptops with any version of Windows.
Movavi Video Editor interface
The cost of Movavi Video Editor is 1,490 rubles. If you visit the official website, you can see that it includes the basic functions of cutting, mounting and joining. Advanced features and most effects will have to be purchased. Free updates are also not supported.
Splice
The editor has an extremely pleasant and intuitive interface and a full set of basic necessary functions. Moreover, the user can edit the selected segment of the video - cut off unnecessary areas in the frame, flip the frame horizontally or vertically. In addition, it is very convenient that the application has a built-in music library, which in just two clicks you can add to your content (of course, you can also add your own music). There are also quite flexible settings for exporting content - you can set the frame rate and resolution (from 540p to 4K), and the software even displays how much time the rendering process will take.
✅ Benefits:
- a very simple and concise editor without unnecessary tools;
- clear and convenient menu for exporting a finished project;
- built-in music library.
❌ Disadvantages:
- no filters for overlaying the frame;
- nothing other than basic functionality has been implemented.
Splice - video editor 1.11.0 Android 6.0 and higher
How to make a clip from photos and videos for free online
There are special online servers with which you can make a photo movie from a photo, as well as add music to the video completely free of charge. All servers work almost the same:
- by launching the online service, upload photos, videos and music to it;
- Then you can adjust the created clip by going to the settings (the better the service’s functions, the more varied the settings);
- then the clip is processed, the user will be able to view the result, and then download the clip (the service provides a link to it on the Internet).
Many services allow you to create slideshows for free, but you have to pay extra for additional features.
