I remember the first time I recorded a cool video angle of me cutting plywood with a table saw. I was proud of that shot the way the saw blade caught the light, how clean the cuts looked, and just the whole vibe. But then I played it back.
The audio? Nothing but the screaming sound of the saw loud, harsh, and honestly, kind of annoying. I wanted to share the visual, but definitely not the noise.
That’s when I found myself diving deep into how to remove audio when posting videos to Instagram and surprisingly, it wasn’t as intuitive as I expected.
Whether you’re posting to your Stories or your main Instagram page, knowing how to mute or add music can change the entire feel of your post.
I Tried Removing Audio in Instagram Stories First
Since most of what I post these days ends up in Instagram Stories, that’s where I started.
Here’s how it worked for me:
- I opened my camera roll, selected the video clip I had recorded earlier.
- Right away, I noticed the sound icon in the top-left corner.
- Tapped it. A little half-cross appeared, and just like that, the audio was muted.
It felt oddly satisfying. No background screech, just clean visuals. But then came the worry will this feel boring without sound?
I’ll be honest: at first, yes. Posting a story with no background audio made the clip feel kind of flat. That’s when I tried adding music using the music icon. I browsed the For you section and found a mellow track that matched the vibe. You can even search for a specific song using the search bar, which I didn’t expect but totally loved.
Once I selected the track and tapped “Done,” it completely changed the energy of the post. It went from bland to something I actually wanted to watch again.
I Thought Posting on My Page Would Be the Same but It’s Not
Next, I tried uploading that same video as a regular Instagram post. I figured, same process, right? Not exactly.
Instead of the top-left icon, you’ll find the music icon at the top-center of the screen. After tapping it, I had to go into Controls and manually slide the volume slider all the way down to mute the video’s original audio.
This extra step caught me off guard at first, but once you know where to look, it’s quick. And again, after hitting “Done” and posting it, I realized something:
Sometimes removing the original audio makes the video feel more polished like something people would actually watch without skipping. But other times… I kind of regretted muting it. The rough, authentic sound even if annoying was part of the moment.
What I Love (and Still Hate) About It
Here’s what I genuinely like about Instagram’s built-in tools for muting or replacing audio:
- You don’t need any third-party apps.
- It works for both Stories and posts, with slightly different steps.
- You can add music that fits your mood or vibe perfectly.
But here’s the downside:
If you’re someone who’s used to a smooth, uniform interface, the change in controls between Stories and Posts can feel inconsistent. I still hate how easy it is to forget that the volume slider is hidden behind the “Controls” button.
Why This One Small Feature Changed How I Post
It sounds minor, but being able to control audio this way actually made me more confident in posting videos. Whether it’s a clean clip of woodworking, a tech unboxing, or just something personal, I know I can mute the chaos or highlight the best parts.
And if you’ve ever searched for “how to remove audio from Instagram video post” or “how to mute sound in Instagram story,” trust me I’ve been there. These aren’t just SEO phrases. They’re real questions people ask when they’re trying to make their content better.
Final Thoughts: It’s Not Just About Sound It’s About Control
If you’re like me, someone who’s a little obsessive about how your content feels and not just how it looks, this feature might be small but it’s powerful.
I’d love to hear how others use it. Do you always add music? Prefer natural sounds? Or just mute everything? Even if you’re not the commenting type, think about how sound plays a role in your posts you might start noticing things you’ve overlooked before.
And if you’re debating whether to mute or not, just try both. Sometimes, the absence of sound says more than anything else.
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