Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts
Instagram is rolling out a feature allowing users to replace the music on existing posts and carousels after they have been published.
Quick answers
Can I change the music on a post after it is published?
Yes, Instagram now allows users to replace the audio on previously posted content.
Does changing the music affect my post's engagement?
According to coverage, users can swap audio without losing the engagement already garnered by the post.
Does this update apply to carousel posts?
Yes, the feature is available for both individual posts and carousel collections.
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Instagram has introduced functionality that enables users to swap audio tracks on content that is already live on their profiles. The update applies to both individual posts and carousel collections, permitting multiple changes over time.
Coverage from outlets including PetaPixel, TechCrunch, The Verge, FoneArena.com, RUSSH, and Межа. Новини України. emphasizes that users can modify their audio without affecting current engagement metrics on their posts. The ability to continuously swap audio tracks is now available, though coverage does not yet specify if there are any limitations on the types of audio files supported or if the feature will be extended to other media formats like Reels.
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Instagram will let users endlessly swap the audio on old posts The Verge · 95d ago broke it first
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