Instagram Now Lets Users Add Music to Video Carousels

Instagram now allows users to add music to their Carousel posts that include videos. Previously, users could only add music to Carousels composed of photos. When music is added, the sound from the video(s) is muted.

Why It Matters: Users now have more creative freedom when sharing video-only Carousels or combining photos and videos, as they can use their favorite songs as background music without the previous restriction. This can be helpful in various ways, such as creators adding the perfect background to their vlog-style Carousels or recapping a recent concert or festival with their favorite song as the soundtrack.

Instagram continues to give users new ways to integrate music. For example, last month, it partnered with Dua Lipa to launch “Add Yours Music,” a new sticker in Instagram Stories that allows users to share songs with the popular Add Yours feature.