How to Add Music to WhatsApp Status to Enrich Your Moments?

How to add music on WhatsApp status via the built-in recorder

WhatsApp offers a built-in audio recorder in the status section, allowing you to record and add a song directly to your WhatsApp status. However, this option does not offer any audio editing options. Also, the sound quality may not be ideal since you must play the song from an external speaker or device to record it.

Steps to add music on WhatsApp status via the built-in recorder

STEP 1
1. Access text status

• Launch WhatsApp on your device and navigate to the Updates tab.
• Click the pencil icon located on the right side of the screen to open the text status editor.

STEP 2
1. Record the song

• Long-press the microphone icon found above your keyboard to start recording.
• Keep holding the icon down until you are done capturing the music.

Pro tip: Before you start, ensure the music you want to record is playing loudly enough in the background to guarantee audio clarity in your recording.

STEP 3
1. Preview and share

• Tap the play icon to prelisten to the song and check the quality before posting.
• Click the trash icon to delete the current recording if you wish to try again.
• Hit the send icon to officially share the recorded song on your WhatsApp status once you are satisfied.

How to add a song on WhatsApp status on PC

CapCut video editor is ideal for editing and fine-tuning songs before adding them to your WhatsApp status. As an advanced video editor, it boasts various sound editing features, such as volume, pitch, and playback speed adjustment, fade in/out, noise reduction, beat detection, etc. Also, it hosts a vast library of royalty-free sound effects and stock music to add more flavor to your WhatsApp music status.

But that's not all! Since WhatsApp only accepts 30-second-long status updates, the CapCut video editor makes it easy to trim a song, so only the desired part is left. You can also split the song into several 30-second clips and post them separately.

Moreover, WhatsApp doesn't accept audio status uploads unless they are recorded via the built-in WhatsApp voice recorder. But with the CapCut WhatsApp status maker, you can turn your song into a video. It offers plenty of images and video templates to create a video with music playing in the background. Or, you can upload your own graphics to play along with your WhatsApp status song.

Simple steps to edit and add a song on WhatsApp status

Use the link below to access the CapCut video editor and start editing songs for your WhatsApp status.

STEP 1
1. Upload video

Open the CapCut video editor on your computer, then select New Project to open the interface.

Upload a song directly by clicking the blue plus icon or dragging and dropping the audio file onto the editor.

Extract audio from a video stored on your device or choose preloaded stock music from the library by clicking the Audio tab in the left menu.

STEP 2
1. Edit

Click Basic in the right menu to control volume and fading, or enable Noise reduction and Beat detection.

Use the voice changer for effects like megaphone or echo, and adjust playback speed, pitch, or smooth slo-mo to set the mood.

Merge the song with preset templates, photos, or videos on the timeline to ensure it meets WhatsApp's video format requirements.

Access basic editing options like crop, trim, and reverse, or use advanced functions such as mask, auto split scene, and keyframe.

Enhance visual appeal with AI tools to remove backgrounds or retouch faces, along with video effects, transitions, and filters.

Pro Tip: If you want to edit the song word-by-word, use the transcript-based editing feature to cut unwanted parts. You can also use the auto-lyrics feature to generate subtitles so your music reaches a wider audience.

STEP 3
1. Export

Click Export, then click the Download button, and adjust the name, resolution, quality, frame rate, and format.

Click the new Export button to save the video to your device storage and upload it to your WhatsApp status.

Select "Share for review" to send the video link or email for others to view and comment.

Share the video as a presentation to WhatsApp contacts or to platforms like Facebook, Tumblr, Reddit, and X.

Post the final edited song directly to TikTok or YouTube.

How to put music on WhatsApp status via Instagram

On Instagram, you can add music to a video or photo and share it on your stories or posts. However, Instagram only allows you to share these videos as a link to your WhatsApp status. You also cannot download Instagram videos directly to your device. Thus, to upload an Instagram video to your WhatsApp status, you will need to first download the clip with the help of a third-party app like GB Instagram and SnapInsta, etc.

Steps to put music on WhatsApp status via Instagram

STEP 1
1. Create your music story

• Open Instagram and tap your profile picture to start a new story.
• Select your photo or video, tap the Sticker icon, and choose "MUSIC" to browse for a song.
• Once you have selected the track and adjusted the duration, tap "Your story" to post it.

STEP 2
1. Save the video

• Copy the link to your posted story.
• Use a third-party Instagram downloader website or app to save the video file to your phone's gallery.

Pro Tip: You must use a third-party downloader because Instagram's native "Save Video" feature typically removes copyrighted music files.

STEP 3
1. Post to WhatsApp

• Open WhatsApp, navigate to the Status tab, and upload the downloaded video.
• For a better result, you can first import the clip into CapCut video editor to trim unwanted ends or adjust the playback speed before sharing.

How to add music to WhatsApp status on a mobile editing app

When it comes to mobile music editing, the CapCut mobile app is your one-stop solution. It is an Android and iOS-compatible editor that provides rich audio editing features, including noise reduction, voice effects, speed control, voice isolation, and others. Also, it supports video editing, so you can merge your song with graphical media to create a perfect music video. The best part is that it allows you to directly post your edited song on your WhatsApp status without downloading the video or exiting the editor. Here is how it works:

Easy steps to edit and add music to WhatsApp status in one click

STEP 1
1. Upload media and audio

• Launch the CapCut mobile app, tap "Create", and select the photo or video you wish to use.
• Tap "Audio" in the bottom menu to add sound. You can choose "Sounds" to browse TikTok hits and local files, or use "Record" for a voiceover.

Pro Tip: Explore the "Sound fx" tab to add engaging audio elements like laughter, applause, or ambient nature sounds to your status.

STEP 2
1. Customize your edit

• Tap the audio timeline to access editing tools: split clips, adjust volume, or apply fade-in/out effects.
• Enhance the visual appeal by adding filters, animations, background removal, or stickers to match the music beat.

Pro Tip: If your audio contains speech, use the "Enhance voice" feature to instantly clean up background noise and improve clarity.

STEP 3
1. Export and share

• Adjust your preferred resolution and frame rate settings using the dropdown menu at the top.
• Tap the Export icon in the top right corner.
• Once processing is complete, select the WhatsApp icon to share the video directly to your status.

Pro Tip: For complex edits that require a larger screen and more precision, switch to the CapCut desktop video editor to avoid the limitations of mobile editing.

With the knowledge from this guide, you can transform how you express yourself through music on your WhatsApp status. You can play a song from a speaker and record it directly via WhatsApp or use the CapCut video editor or mobile app to enhance a song's highlights before uploading it. As seen above, CapCut allows you far greater editing capabilities for both audio and video. What's more, all its basic, advanced, and AI-powered editing features are free of charge. Try it today and take control of your WhatsApp status!

FAQs

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1. How to add songs to WhatsApp status without exceeding the time limit?

WhatsApp has a strict 30-second limit for media, but you can bypass this limitation using editing tools.

• Trim the segment: Use the CapCut video editor to precisely trim your favorite part of the song into a perfect 30-second clip.
• Post the full song: If you want to share the entire track, split the audio into multiple consecutive clips of 30 seconds or less and upload them separately.
• Why it happens: WhatsApp automatically cuts off direct microphone recordings and requires video uploads to be trimmed to this duration.

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1. How to put a song in a WhatsApp status picture?

You can turn a static photo into a music video using the CapCut mobile app.

• Import your media: Open a new project, select your photo, and use the audio tab to pick a song from the library, extract it from a video, or upload it from your device.
• Customize the duration: Use the editing tools to trim, split, or cut the audio to match how long you want the photo to appear on your status.
• Share instantly: After editing, use the direct sharing feature in the CapCut app to post your new music photo directly to your WhatsApp status.

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1. What audio file formats are supported for adding music to WhatsApp status?

WhatsApp requires audio to be embedded in video formats, but CapCut bridges the gap between different file types.

• WhatsApp standards: The platform uses AAC and AC3 audio coding but requires the file to be a video format like MP4, MKV, AVI, or MOV.
• Supported inputs: When editing in CapCut, you can upload a wide range of audio files including MP3, WAV, M4A, and FLAC.
• Easy conversion: Simply import your preferred audio file into CapCut and export the final project as a WhatsApp-supported video format (like MP4).