How to Change or Add Audio to Published Instagram Posts

You can now update or add audio to previously published Instagram feed posts and carousels—without deleting and re-uploading your content. Whether you want to attach a trending sound or refresh the vibe of an existing post, you can swap tracks directly from the edit screen while keeping your existing engagement (likes, comments, and shares) completely intact.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Navigate to your profile: Open Instagram and go to your profile page.

2. Select your post: Tap the feed post or carousel you want to update.

3. Open menu options: Tap the more options menu (...) in the top-right corner of the post.

4. Edit the post: Select Edit.

5. Access audio settings: Tap the audio/music section.

6. Choose a track: Browse or search the music library for your new audio track.

7. Save your changes: Confirm your selection and save the post.

Reporting & Attribution

Reporting Impact:

• New Audio: The replacement track generates a fresh creation event and receives all future consumption reporting from the moment of the swap.

• Previous Audio: Consumption reporting for the original track stops immediately once it is removed.

Attribution & Audio Pages:

• Post Attribution & Labeling: The original song is removed from the post's attribution label and is replaced by the new sound going forward.

• Audio Pages: Because standard feed posts do not surface on dedicated Instagram audio pages, these changes will not be reflected on audio pages.