how to add music to instagram post with multiple pictures

To add music to an Instagram post with multiple pictures (carousel post), follow these steps on your mobile device (iOS or Android):

1. Open the Instagram app.
2. Tap the "+" icon to create a new post.
3. Select "Post" and then tap the "Select Multiple" button to choose multiple photos (up to 10).
4. After selecting your photos, tap "Next."
5. Optionally, add filters or edits, then tap "Next" again.
6. On the caption screen, tap the "Add Music" option.
7. Browse or search Instagram’s music library and select a song.
8. Adjust the segment of the song you want to play by scrubbing through the audio waveform.
9. Set the duration of the music clip (from 5 to 90 seconds).
10. Tap "Done," then finish your post by adding a caption or tags if desired.
11. Tap "Share" to publish your carousel post with music.

This feature is currently only available on the Instagram mobile app (iOS and Android) and mobile browser, not on desktop computers

. If you have already posted your photos without music, you cannot add music directly afterward. Instead, you can either:

• Share the photo post to your story and add music there as a workaround, or
• Delete/archive the original post and repost it with music (note that this will reset likes and comments)

This method enhances your carousel posts by adding an audio layer that plays as users swipe through your multiple photos, making your posts more engaging