How to Find a Song From an Instagram Reel
You're scrolling Reels, a song grabs you, and the label at the bottom just says "Original audio". That label means the creator uploaded the sound themselves, so Instagram doesn't know what the song is either. Here's how to find it anyway.
1. Tap the audio label first
At the bottom of every Reel is a small scrolling audio label. If it shows a song title and artist, tap it: you'll see the full track, other Reels using it, and a link to save it. If it says "Original audio" or a creator's name, move on to the next steps.
Upload the Reel
Save or screen record the Reel, upload it, and get the song name. First song free, no account.
Find the song →2. Upload the Reel to SoundCatch
This works even when the label is useless. Save the Reel (if the creator allows downloads) or screen record it on your phone, then open SoundCatch, tap Upload it (the "Song in a TikTok or video?" button) and pick the file. SoundCatch takes a short clip of the sound from the middle of the video and matches it. The video itself never leaves your phone.
Tip: if the creator is talking over the music, record a part where the music is loudest.
3. Check the comments and caption
Someone has usually asked "song?" already. Search the comments for "song" or "what's the" and look for replies from the creator. Captions sometimes credit the track too.
4. Play it near another device
If you have a second phone or a laptop, play the Reel out loud and use SoundCatch in Listen mode on the other device. It works like Shazam, in the browser.
FAQ
Why does the Reel say "Original audio"?
The creator uploaded the sound with their video instead of picking it from Instagram's music library, so Instagram has no song name to show.
Can I find a song from a Reel without downloading it?
Yes. Screen record the Reel on your phone and upload the recording to SoundCatch, or play it out loud and use Listen mode on another device.
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