Instagram Now Lets You Schedule Messages and Share Music in Chats

Instagram just made chatting even better! With a fresh set of updates to Direct Messages (DMs), you can now schedule messages, translate texts instantly, pin important chats, share music previews, and invite people to group chats with QR codes. Whether you’re organizing plans, talking to international friends, or just sharing your favorite song, these features make staying connected easier than ever.

Chat in Any Language with Real-Time Translations
Ever struggled to understand a message in another language? Instagram’s new message translation feature helps break language barriers by allowing users to translate messages directly inside DMs. With 99 languages supported at launch, chatting with friends from around the world just got smoother. Keep in mind, though—Meta gets notified whenever a message is translated.

Plan Ahead with Scheduled Messages
Need to send a message but don’t want to disturb someone late at night? Now, you can schedule messages on Instagram just like on iOS 18. It’s super simple—just press and hold the send button, pick a date and time, and confirm. The message will be delivered automatically at the set time.

Pin Important Chats for Easy Access
Tired of scrolling through endless messages to find something important? Instagram now lets you pin individual messages in a chat, so you don’t lose track of key info. Before, you could only pin up to three chat threads, but now, you can pin specific messages—just press and hold the message, then tap "Pin."

Share Music Without Leaving the Chat
Love sharing music with friends? Instagram now lets you send a 30-second song preview right inside DMs. No need to switch apps—just open the sticker tray, tap "Music," and pick a song from the audio library. This works for both group chats and one-on-one conversations.

Easier Group Chat Invites with QR Codes
Adding people to a group chat just got way easier. Instead of manually inviting each person, you can now generate a QR code for your group chat. Friends can scan it and join instantly, making it perfect for events, work groups, or just a fun chat with your crew.

With these updates, Instagram is making messaging more flexible, fun, and user-friendly. Whether you’re planning a meetup, chatting across languages, or sharing music, these new features help you stay connected in a seamless way. Try them out today!