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Add Music to WhatsApp Status: A Step-by-Step Guide

Suddenly see some really cool status videos/photos with background music or songs on WhatsApp, and try to add music or song to your own WhatsApp status?

However, unlike Facebook and Instagram, WhatsApp doesn't offer a button to search for specific songs or music you want to add to your photo or video. So, to add music or song to your WhatsApp status photos or video, you need to take some tricks. Keep reading and learn how to put music on your WhatsApp status.

How to Add Music to WhatsApp Status:

Also Read: How to Compress Video for WhatsApp >

Method 1 Record a Status Video with Music/Song from Your Phone's Speaker

Relying on your phone's speaker to add music to your WhatsApp status video is the most straightforward method without involving any third-party tool. Check the simple steps below to learn how to record your status video with background music from your phone's speaker.

Step 1

Open any music app on your phone and play the music that you want to put on your status video.

Step 2

Go to the status option on your WhatsApp app to record a new video while the music is playing.

Step 3

Now, it should include the current music on your phone on your WhatsApp status video. When you've done recording, preview the recording; if you're satisfied with the video, hit that green arrow at the bottom to post the video with music on your status.

Doing this helps you quickly add background music to your video status. But what to do if you want to add music to the pictures on your status? Keep reading to find out how.

Method 2 Add Music to WhatsApp Status Online [Both the Pictures and Videos]

Here we'll also share another way to help you add background music or song to the pictures and videos for your WhatsApp status.

The following steps are completed in FlexClip, an all-in-one WhatsApp status video editor, which can help you add music to the status pictures and make a video status with a song easily. If you're trying to find a better way to add music to your WhatsApp status pictures and videos, you'd never miss the way below.

Step 1

Simply click the Get Started Now button above to access the FlexClip editor, and quickly pick the desired ratio for your status..

Add Music to WhatsApp Status Online - Step 1

Step 2

Turn to the Media section to upload pictures and video clips you wish to include into your Status from your PC or phone, then add them to the Timeline. You may trim, split or merge multiple videos/photos as you wish.

Add Music to WhatsApp Status Online - Step 2

Step 3

Now, head to the Audio tab to find the desired music track or sound effect for your status. Or, you can also upload your own song to the status video. You can even mix them to make the audio overlap effect in your video.

Add Music to WhatsApp Status Online - Step 3

Step 4

You can trim the audio, adjust the position where the music starts and ends, and apply the fade in/out effect to make the music match your project perfectly. Also, you can adjust the volume to make the music softer.

Add Music to WhatsApp Status Online - Step 4

While you're in the editor, you can use FlexClip's tools to style and vibe your status video:

  • Add & edit text animation;
  • Animate the still photo in the status video;;
  • Add pictures, overlays, voice over;
  • Crop, filter & adjust the brightness or color grade the footage;

If you have no ideas on how to customize your project, FlexClip offers various video templates designed by graphic artists that will park your inspiration.

Anniversary Photo Collage

Holiday Vacation Recap

Final Words

For those who are looking for a way to add music to their WhatsApp status on the phone, the phone's speaker can help you to do so quickly; for those who are trying to add background music and song to the WhatsApp status pictures and any video, FlexClip could lend you a hand. Built-in with all-around editing features, FlexClip can help you easily add music to videos and pictures for WhatsApp Status, and further polish your project with a handful of effects. Turn to FlexClip and explore more!

Add Music to WhatsApp Status: A Step-by-Step Guide

Sandy / Add Music to WhatsApp Status: A Step-by-Step Guide

Has year of professional photographing experience. Very much into recording every detail of life. She is passionate about all things related to video production, and loves to exploring tips and tricks about it.


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