Since its launch in October 2010, Instagram has made a distinct mark in the world of social media.
Along with Facebook, it has become one of the most popular venues where anyone can connect to the rest of the world.
Over the past few years, Instagram strengthened its popularity even further.
It has come a long way as it recently reached a billion active users worldwide, making it the fastest growing social media platform in terms of the number of active users.
Stats On Instagram Users And Usage
June 2018 marked one billion active users every month on Instagram, according to Statista.
As of July 2019, the top three countries with the highest number of Instagram users are the United States with 110 million users, Brazil with 70 million users and India, with 69 million users.
Moreover, Pew Research Center reveals that 37 percent of Internet users in the US are active on Instagram.
Aside from these figures, Instagram follows Facebook when it comes to user engagement, having over 60 percent of users logging in every day.
And would you believe that users ages 18 to 34 are the largest demographic on the photo-sharing app?
In terms of gender, there are more female Instagram users than male users worldwide.
Women in the same age group (18-34) make up the biggest share of the Instagram users as well.
Meanwhile, stats on Instagram usage have also shown massive improvement since it started. There are over 40 billion shared photos, and Instagram accumulates over 3.5 billion daily likes or "loves". In addition, the social networking site receives at least 95 million posts a day, with 63 percent of the users accessing Instagram every day based on
How To Make Instagram Videos With Music
With the massive numbers that Instagram takes pride in, you can use it to share your hidden talents in photography. And who knows, you'll become a famous Instagram user one day. Other personalities with the likes of Selena Gomez, Kylie Jenner, or The Egg, use the photo-sharing app to make their fans happy.
If you are thinking of making your Instagram trend or have it a more interesting feed, then there are ways to make that work. The social media platform offers numerous customization options you can use to make your photos, and even videos, more appealing. There are filters to enhance the photos, as well as editing and snipping tools to help create the images you have in mind.
And because Instagram has gone beyond just sharing still shots, you can now add music for Instagram videos. It's not straightforward, but it's a doable thing. If you wish to add music directly from the app, then you can use Instagram stories. Otherwise, you'll need to utilize other options or tools if you are uploading videos from your camera. Here are a few of your choices.
1. Audiobuzz's Video Preview
Audio Buzz created a music tool to help anyone find the right music for their videos faster. It allows you to do the process online instead of going through the process of searching the music, downloading it, then uploading it onto your video editing tool.
The Video Preview tool lets you use its royalty-free music tracks for your videos in real-time.
Audiobuzz's Video Preview is a faster and more convenient way to search for music for your Instagram videos. All you have to do is access the music search page here then use the filter to search for the music you want to use. You can filter by genre, mood, vocals, composers, tempos, instruments, and a whole lot more.
2. Flipgram
It's a third-party app, which you can download for free on Android and iOS. Once you have installed Flipgram, you need to create an account to get started. Then, you can begin the selection of music from a long list of 90-second songs, ranging from the classics to the latest hits. You also have the option to upload a song from your phone.
Furthermore, Flipgram allows you to choose a song before video recording or during the editing process. To select a song before recording, tap the music icon in the upper right of the screen to search for your desired music. Download the audio, then add it to your Instagram videos music.
If you opt to add the music after recording the video, tap the music button, which is found at the bottom of the editing menu. Once you have set up everything, you can upload the video to Instagram. You can add filters or post the video as it is.
3. InShot - Video Editor & Video Maker
For users with Android phones, this is another option that can help add music to your Instagram videos. InShot is not only a video editor but also a video maker. To use this application, click "Video", which is under the heading Create. Then, get the video from your phone gallery. Once the video is imported, you can begin the editing process. You can cut it short, add filters, and add the desired music.
This app has a fair share of short audio clips. But if there is nothing that fits well with your video or slideshow, then you have the option to upload an audio file from your phone's music library.
4. Pic Music
Of course, Instagram is not only exclusive to Android phones; it is also available on iOS devices. With that said, there are many video editor applications that iOS phone users can download. But one of the best free apps for adding music to your Instagram videos and slideshows is Pic Music.
Using the Pic Music allows you to add audio from your music library to your videos. The app lets you choose which part of the song you want to include in your desired video. But if you are in the mood for some creativity, you can record your voice as the background audio for your posts. If you wish to post a single photo or a slideshow, Pic Music is an excellent choice.
Copyright Music On Instagram
When you add music to your Instagram videos, make sure that you choose royalty-free audio clips to avoid copyright infringement. Remember, somebody owns that certain type of song, and you have to ask the owner's permission before using it. However, you can still utilize copyright music and save the hassle of waiting for the owner's response with these tips:
So, what's the bottom line?
The importance of adding music to your Instagram videos is for better engagement. It gives life to your posts and makes them more interesting to watch. Videos without sounds are too dull, and they don't seem so inviting. But with the available music and video editing apps today, you can easily create videos and slideshows that are attractive and eye-catching. All you have to do is experiment with the apps and think outside of the box.
- Always acknowledge and give proper credit to the owner. But there are cases when some owners don't like their work to be shared, so it still best to get their permission first.
- Politely appeal to the owners if you want to use their music.
- Tweak the music a little to prevent Instagram from detecting the audio and have it automatically removed.
- As previously mentioned, choose to use royalty-free audio since the owners of this type of content have given their consent to use their work for free.
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