How to Share and Add Tidal Music to Snapchat Story

By Miley Swift Posted on 2025-06-04 / Post for Tidal Tips

"Can I share Tidal music to Snapchat as a story or snap?" Yes. With the Tidal built-in Share feature, you can do it directly within the Tidal mobile app. However, if you want to add music from Tidal to your Snapchat Story, you can't do that directly as Tidal and Snapchat are not integrated. But don't worry. Snapchat allows users to record sound to add to the video.

Now, we will walk you through how to share and add Tidal music to Snapchat step by step in the following parts. Please read on to learn more.

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Part 1. How to Share Tidal Music to Snapchat Directly

Tidal offers a built-in sharing feature that allows users to share songs, albums, playlists and artist profiles directly to Snapchat or other social platforms. Now, you can follow the steps here to learn how to make it.

Step 1. Open the Tidal app on your iOS or Android device.

Step 2. Find the song, playlist, album, artist, etc. that you want to share to Snapchat.

Step 3. Click on the three-dots icon next to the item on the audio content page.

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Step 4. Choose Share from the option list.

Step 5. Pick up Snapchat from the options and you need to allow it to open Snapchat if it is your first time using it. Then you can send your Tidal music to your friends on Snapchat or post it as a Snapchat Story.

Part 2. How to Add Tidal Music to Snapchat Story

The above method is only for sharing Tidal music. If you want to use Tidal music as your Snapchat Story background music, then you can follow the tutorial in this part.

To do that, you need to use AudFree Tidal Music Converter to convert Tidal music as local files first. That's because Tidal music are protected, which can't be used on other platforms directly. With this tool, you can download and convert Tidal music to MP3, WAV, and other audio formats for use on Snapchat.

Besides, it will save the original audio quality and all ID3 tags of Tidal audio content. Moreover, it allows you to customize the output audio parameters, including bit rate, sample rate, etc. according to your needs.

AudFree Tidal Music Converter

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  • Download and convert Tidal music for Snapchat Story
  • Download Tidal to MP3, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, etc.
  • Keep original ID3 tags and metadata like title, artist, album, etc.
  • Run at up to 37X speed, support defining the output parameters

Next, let's learn how to convert Tidal to Snapchat-supported audio formats and add Tidal music to Snapchat Story as background music. To start, you need to download and install AudFree Tidal Music Converter on your computer first.

Section 1. How to Convert Tidal Music for Snapchat Story

Step 1Add Tidal music to AudFree Tidable
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Please double-click on the AudFree Tidal Music Converter icon on your computer's desktop to open it. Then log in to your Tidal account and find audio tracks you want to use in Snapchat Story in the built-in Tidal web player on AudFree tool. Next, click on the audio content, press the '+' button, and hit 'Add to list', then Tidal music will be loaded into the converting list.
Step 2Customize Tidal output settings for Snapchat Story
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For the Windows version, hit on the 'Menu' icon at the top-right of AudFree tool. For the Mac version, go to the 'AudFree Tidal Music Converter' in the top left menu tab. After that, click on 'Preferences...' > 'Conversion'. In the new window, you can reset the output format, bit rate, audio channel, sample rate, and more. To ensure Tidal and Snapchat compatibility, please pick up the audio output format as MP3. Later, tap OK to save.
Step 3Convert Tidal music as local files for Snapchat
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Now, press the 'Convert' button on the 'Converting' window. Then AudFree program will start to download and convert Tidal tracks to plain audio files for use in Snapchat Story. Once converted, click on the 'Converted' section > 'Open Folder' icon to view the converted Tidal music files on your computer.
View also: How to Download Tidal Songs to Computer

Section 2. How to Add Tidal Music to Snapchat Story

At last, you get local Tidal music files and you are ready to import Tidal songs to Snapchat Story. Here are the detailed steps for you.

Step 1. Connect your Android or iOS device to your computer, then transfer the converted Tidal music files to your mobile device for use on Snapchat. Once done, disconnect your device from your computer.

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How to Move Tidal Music to Android

How to Move Tidal Music to iPhone

How to Put Tidal Music on iPad

Step 2. Open Snapchat app from your mobile device and create a Snapchat Story or video.

Step 3. Touch the 'music' icon on the right side of the screen.

Step 4. Tap 'My Favorites' > 'My Sounds' > 'Create Sound'.

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Step 5. Choose 'Record Sound' > 'Record' on Snapchat. Then find the converted Tidal music files on your device and start playing the song you like. Later, Snapchat will capture a short video with the song playing in the background.

Step 6. Once recorded, you can choose a part of the song and edit it. Then post it to your Snapchat Story.

Part 3. FAQs about Tidal Snapchat

Q1: Does Snapchat Support Background Music from Tidal in Videos?

A: No. Snapchat doesn't integrate with Tidal, so you can't use Tidal music in Snapchat Story directly. But you can convert Tidal music as local files and move them to your mobile device. Then play Tidal music in the background and record a Snap.

Q2: Why Isn't Snapchat Showing up in My Tidal Share Options?

A: This might be due to the Tidal or Snapchat app being outdated, the restriction of your region or device, or else. So, you can try to update both apps to the latest version, restart your device, uninstall and reinstall the apps, etc.

Q3: Do People Need a Tidal Account to Listen to the Full Tidal Song from My Snap?

A: Yes. If your Snap includes a Tidal music link, tapping it will start the Tidal app. If someone doesn't have a Tidal account, they may only hear a preview.

Q4: Can I Customize How Tidal Content Looks When Shared on Snapchat?

A: Partially. When you share Tidal music to Snapchat: A pre-designed music sticker or preview will appear. You can move, resize, and add text/stickers/filters in Snapchat. You cannot change the design of the Tidal preview itself (e.g., album cover layout).

Q5: Can I Schedule Tidal Music Posts to Snapchat Stories?

A: No. Snapchat doesn't allow scheduling native posts (like Instagram with Creator Studio). You must post in real-time.

Q6: What Happens If My Snapchat Viewers Don't Have Tidal?

A: They'll be directed to the Tidal web player or app download page. They can preview the song (30 - 60 seconds) without logging in. If they want to access full playback, they need to have a Tidal free trial or subscription.

View also: How to Get Tidal for Free

Part 4. In Conclusion

Sharing Tidal music with Snapchat opens up new ways to express your musical taste and share moments with a personal soundtrack. Whether you're posting a quick Snap with your favorite Tidal track as background music or directly sharing a song, album, or playlist, the connection between the two platforms makes music sharing more dynamic and social.

When adding Tidal music to Snapchat as background music, you need help from AudFree Tidal Music Converter. With it, you can get local Tidal music files and use them in Snapchat Story. Keep experimenting with creative Snap formats, and stay tuned - future updates may bring even tighter integration between streaming and social platforms.

Miley Swift

Miley Swift

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Miley Swift is a professional content creator in the field of music entertainment and tech. Passionate about Tidal streaming technology, she is adept in offering and updating relevant tech skills and tools of Tidal music.