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Add custom sounds to your Media Library to use in your video posts, or replace a video's audio with a trending sound you found on Instagram.
Ways to add sounds
In the Media Library, click Add media > Add sound and choose one of these options:
- Upload from computer: Upload audio files such as MP3, WAV, or AAC.
- Upload from URL: Paste a link to an audio file, or to an MP4 or MOV file, and we'll extract the sound.
- Instagram hashtags: Search a hashtag, browse the latest Instagram posts, and save their audio.
- Instagram users: Search an Instagram username, browse their latest posts, and save their audio.
- Trending sounds: Save audio from our Trending Sounds library to your own.
- Bynder, Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive: Import audio files from your cloud storage.
Upload sounds from your computer
1. Go to the Media Library and select the right profile group in the profile selector, so the sound is linked to the right brand or client.
2. Click Add media > Add sound > Upload from computer and choose your file.
Upload sounds from a URL
1. With the right profile group selected, click Add media > Add sound > Upload from URL.
2. Paste a public link to the audio or video file and click Upload. We'll extract the audio and save it to your Media Library.
Save sounds with our browser extension
1. Install our Chrome or Firefox extension.
2. On an Instagram audio page, right-click and select Vista Social > Save sound to Vista Social. The sound is added to your Media Library. See Save Instagram trending sounds with Vista Social's browser extensions.
Find sounds by Instagram hashtag
1. Click Add media > Add sound > Instagram hashtags.
2. Type the hashtag and press Enter. Click a video to preview its sound.
3. Select one or more videos and click Add to media library.
Find sounds by Instagram user
1. Click Add media > Add sound > Instagram users.
2. Type the Instagram username and press Enter.
3. Select one or more videos and click Add to media library.
Import sounds from cloud storage
1. Click Add media > Add sound and choose your cloud storage. Log in if asked.
2. Pick the audio file you want to import. It's added to your Media Library.
Organize your sounds
Link sounds to profile groups and add tags so they're easy to find later.
1. In the Media Library, click Filters, select Sounds under Type, and click Apply.
2. On a sound, open the menu and click Settings. You can add a title and description, select tags, and choose the profile groups the sound belongs to.
Use your sounds in a post
1. Go to Create > New post and attach your video. Click the menu on the video thumbnail and select Pick sound.
2. In the Media library tab, select your sound and click Apply sound.
The sound is now attached to your video, and you can schedule or publish the post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which audio formats can I upload?
A: Most audio formats, including MP3, WAV, and AAC. You can also upload a video link (MP4 or MOV), and we'll extract its audio.
Q: Can I use trending sounds from Instagram?
A: Yes. Save them with our browser extension or the Instagram hashtags and users options. See Using Trending Sounds for your video posts.
Need help?
Reach out to our support team, and we are happy to help.
Related Reading:
Using Trending Sounds for your video posts
Save Instagram trending sounds with Vista Social's browser extensions
Getting started with the Media Library
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