Adding music to your WhatsApp status is an easy way to express yourself and liven up your profile. With just a few taps, you can add a song or audio clip to play alongside your status photo or video, similar to how music can be added in Instagram Stories. The process involves selecting the music file you want, trimming it if needed, and uploading it with your status.
Benefits of Adding Music to WhatsApp Status
Here are some of the benefits of using music in your WhatsApp status:
- Lets you showcase your personality and music tastes
- Makes your status more lively and eye-catching
- Conveys your current mood or emotions through song choice
- Can be tailored to different occasions like birthdays, celebrations, etc.
- Adds another creative element alongside photos and videos
- Allows you to share songs you enjoy with your WhatsApp contacts
Step 1: Select the Music File to Add
The first step is choosing the song, audio clip, or recording you want to use in your status update:
- Pick a song from the music library on your phone. You can browse by playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres or search for a specific track.
- Use pre-loaded ringtones or notification sounds on your device.
- Record an audio clip directly through WhatsApp.
- Download tracks from streaming apps like Spotify, Gaana, etc. and save them to your phone’s storage.
Make sure you select an audio file in a compatible format like MP3, WAV, AAC, etc. WhatsApp supports most common music file types.
Step 2: Trim the Audio (Optional)
By default, WhatsApp will use up to 30 seconds of the selected audio when adding it to your status. If the song or clip you picked is longer than 30 seconds, you can trim it down:
- Open the audio file in your phone’s File Manager app.
- Use the trim or cut tool to select just a 30 second clip of the song that you want to use.
- Save the trimmed down version as a separate file.
Trimming the audio lets you pick the “highlight” part that you want to feature in your status. Make sure not to cut off the song abruptly.
Step 3: Create a Photo or Video Status
Music on WhatsApp status always accompanies a photo or video. So you need to create the visual component first before adding audio:
- Open WhatsApp and tap on the Status tab.
- Tap on the camera icon and take a new photo or record a video for your status.
- You can also select an existing photo or video from your phone’s gallery.
- Edit the photo or video as needed – add filters, text, emojis, drawings, etc.
- When done, tap next to advance.
This photo/video will serve as the main visual for your status update. Make sure it aligns well with the music you plan to add.
Step 4: Add the Music File
Once you have the photo or video ready, it’s time to add music to it:
- On the next screen after your visual is ready, tap on the music note icon.
- This will open your audio files and recordings.
- Select the song or audio clip that you want to add.
- Tap on the check mark to confirm selection.
Your chosen music will now get added to the status. If the audio is longer than 30 seconds, it will be automatically trimmed.
Step 5: Finalize and Share Status
The last steps involve finalizing your musical status update:
- Preview how the photo/video looks with the added music.
- Make any editing changes if needed – rearrange clips, adjust audio volume, etc.
- Add text if you want lyrics or captions to display.
- When satisfied, tap the send button to share your status on WhatsApp.
Your contacts will now be able to view your cool musical status update! The audio will automatically play as they view the photo or video.
Tips for Adding Music to WhatsApp Status
Here are some tips to make the most of music in your statuses:
- Choose songs that match the vibe of your photos or videos.
- Trim audio clips to highlight the catchiest part of the song.
- Use volume controls wisely – avoid loud blaring music.
- Add lyrics as text overlays to help viewers sing along.
- Opt for fun sound effects or recordings to make casual statuses.
- Set musical statuses that correspond with certain occasions or events.
- Preview how your status looks before sharing publicly.
- Spread out musical statuses – don’t overuse them constantly.
Common Issues When Adding Music
Here are some common troubleshooting issues and fixes:
- Audio not playing: Confirm the music file is in a supported format. Try re-adding the song.
- Music plays separately from video: Make sure to add music before finalizing the video. Adding it afterwards can cause issues.
- Can’t find audio option: First create a photo/video status, then add music from the next editing screen.
- Full song plays instead of 30 secs: Trim the audio clip before adding it to only use 30 second clip.
- Status not uploading: Check your internet connection. Audio files can take longer to upload.
- Music distorts or echoes: Lower the volume if music is too loud. Also check the audio file for defects.
Finding Songs to Use in Status
Need help finding good songs to use? Here are some ideas:
- Check out top charts on music apps for current popular songs.
- Browse playlists or radio stations on Spotify, Gaana, etc.
- Search for “popular TikTok songs” which are short, catchy and trendy.
- Go through your personal music library or downloads.
- Check out movie or TV show soundtracks.
- Search by lyrics you want to feature in your status.
- Find songs matching your mood – happy, sad, energetic, relaxed, etc.
- Use Shazam or SoundHound to ID catchy songs you hear around you.
Try picking songs that are currently buzzing or resonate with you emotionally. Avoid obscrue or offensive music that can negatively impact your WhatsApp profile.
Creative Ways to Use Music in Status
Beyond just adding songs, here are some creative ideas to make music statuses pop:
- Feature audio from viral memes, TikTok videos, movie scenes, etc.
- Record yourself singing or performing a song.
- Add lyrics as funky text overlays.
- Use editing tools to make fun music videos.
- Match audio with digital stickers and effects.
- Set music statuses to share what you’re listening to.
- Coordinate songs to special occasions like weddings, festivals, etc.
With the right song pick and some simple editing, you can make musical WhatsApp statuses that are engaging, fun and on-brand for you!
Conclusion
Adding music in WhatsApp status takes your updates to the next level. By picking cool songs, trimming audio clips, and combining music with photos/videos, you can create status posts that impress and entertain your contacts. Avoid overusing music constantly, and focus on choosing songs that fit your vibe and match different occasions. With simple tools already built into WhatsApp, you can make musical statuses as creative as anything on Instagram!