How to Add Music to WhatsApp Status on iPhone and Android

Quick Tips

• WhatsApp allows you to record the sound along with the video for the status. Hence, you can play music in the background.
• You can download Vidma Editor on Android and iPhone to upload a pre-recorded video with music and more.

Method 1: Put WhatsApp Status With a Song

WhatsApp allows you to record the sound along with the video for the status. So, use this feature to your advantage and add your favorite music to the status.

Step 1: Play any song you wish to use as the background music for your WhatsApp status on the speaker.

Step 2: Now, open WhatsApp while the song plays in the background. Go to status and start recording your status. Ensure that the music playback is loud enough.

Step 3: Once done, preview the recording and hit the blue arrow at the bottom if everything is in the right order. Your WhatsApp status will be uploaded.

Also Read: How to download WhatsApp Status (photos and videos)

Method 2: Set Photo or Video With a Song in WhatsApp Status

While the previous method allows you to add music to a WhatsApp status, you can only do that when recording a video. To upload a pre-recorded video with music, download Vidma Editor on iPhone and Android devices.

Also Read: How to post voice notes as WhatsApp Status

Step 1: Download and open Vidma Editor. Tap on New Project.

Step 2: Select photo(s), video(s), or both to add to a single WhatsApp status.

Step 3: You will see a timeline of the added media files to edit and rearrange the content. Now, use the Tap to Add Music button to pick a song.

Step 4: Once done, adjust the song according to the timeline.

Tip: If you use individual photos, you can extend their duration in the timeline.

Step 5: Now, click on export, and it will be saved to the Photos app. You can upload the video on your WhatsApp status.