Social Media > Instagram How to Save or Share Music from Instagram Reels How to use the Saved Audio feature to save, share, and add music on IG By Robert Earl Wells III Updated on July 22, 2022 Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Reviewed by Jessica Kormos Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Jessica Kormos is a writer and editor with 15 years' experience writing articles, copy, and UX content for Tecca.com, Rosenfeld Media, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article Expand Jump to a Section How to Save Music How to Share Music How to Add Music to Your Own Instagram Reels Frequently Asked Questions What to Know Tap the name of the audio track under the creator's name, then tap Save Audio.Tap Share (the paper airplane) to send audio in a message. To share in an app, tap the three dots > Copy Link.To use saved audio, tap Add (+) > Reel > Music Note > Saved and choose the audio you want to add. This article explains how to save music on Instagram, how to share music from Instagram Reels, and how to add music to your own Instagram Reels. The instructions apply to the Instagram app for iOS and Android. How to Save Songs on Instagram Follow these steps to save music from an Instagram Reel: Open the Instagram Reel and tap the name of the audio track under the creator's name. You'll see all the Reels that use the same audio. Tap Save Audio. The audio isn't saved to your device; it's only saved on the app. There's no option to save audio from Instagram Reels on Instagram.com. How to Share Music on Instagram After saving an audio track, you can share it in a direct message or in another app. To send the audio in a direct message, tap Share (the paper airplane), then tap Send next to the person you want to share it with. To share the audio in another app, tap the three dots, then tap Copy Link and paste it into the other app. How to Add Saved Music to Your Instagram Reels Once you've saved an audio track, you can use it in your own Instagram Reel. Tap Add (+) > Reel. Tap the Music Note. Tap Saved. Tap the audio you want to add. Tap Play to listen before you choose. Use the slider to choose, then tap Done. How to Fix It When You Can't Share Music on Instagram FAQ How long can an Instagram reel be? Reels can be up to 30 seconds long, but you can compile multiple shorter clips into a single reel. You can also use videos from your device in reels, but you'll still have the 30-second limit. How do I share a reel on Instagram? You can share reels two ways. To add one to your story or share it with a friend on Instagram, tap the Send (paper airplane) icon on the reel, and then choose Add reel to your story or the people you want to send it to. To share a reel with someone outside of Instagram, tap the More (three dots) icon on the screen, and then select Share to; you can share the link via text, email, or other social platforms. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit