How To Post Multiple Photos On Instagram

How to post multiple photos on Instagram

Using Mobile App

Step 1: Open the Instagram app

• Launch the Instagram app on your iOS or Android device.

Step 2: Start a new post

• Tap the ‘+’ icon in the bottom center of the screen (or in the top right corner, depending on your version of the app).

Step 3: Select Photo

• On the photo selection screen, tap the “select multiple” icon (two overlapping squares) in the bottom right corner of the first photo you selected.
• Tap 10 photos and/or videos you want to include in your post. Numbers will appear on the photos indicating the order in which they will be displayed in your post.

Step 4: Edit the photo

• Tap “Next” in the top right corner of the screen after selecting your photos.
• You will see all the selected photos in a row at the bottom of the screen. Tap each photo to edit it individually. You can apply filters, adjust brightness, contrast and more.
• To apply the same filter to all photos, swipe left or right on the filter bar before selecting an individual photo.

Step 5: Add details

• Tap “Next” when you are done editing.
• Write a caption for your post by tapping on the text field.
• To tag people in your photos, tap “Tag People”, then tap each photo to add usernames.
• Add a location by tapping “Add Location” and searching for the location.
• Optionally, share your post on other social media platforms by toggling the switch next to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr.

Step 6: Post

• Tap “Share” in the top right corner of the screen to publish your post.

Using the web version

Step 1: Log in to Instagram

• Open your web browser, go to Instagram.com and log in to your account.

Step 2: Start a new post

• Click on the ‘+’ icon at the top right corner of the screen.

Step 3: Upload Photo

• In the pop-up window, click “Select from computer” to browse and select photos from your computer.
• After selecting the first photo, click the “Select Multiple” icon (two overlapping squares) at the bottom right of the photo to upload more photos.
• Alternatively, drag and drop multiple photos into the window.

Step 4: Edit the photo

• After uploading photos, click on each photo thumbnail to edit. You can rotate, crop, and apply basic adjustments like brightness and contrast.
• Note: Editing options on the web version are more limited compared to the mobile app.

Step 5: Add details

• Click “Next” when you are done editing your photos.
• Write a caption by clicking in the text field and typing your message.
• To tag people, click “Tag People”, then click each photo to add usernames.
• Add a location by clicking on “Add Location” and searching for the location.

Step 6: Post

• Click “Share” at the bottom of the window to publish your post.

Additional Tips

Using hashtags

• Use relevant hashtags in your captions to increase the reach of your posts. Hashtags help categorize your posts and make them discoverable by others interested in the same content.

Sequence of photos

• Pay attention to the order in which you select the photos, as this will be the order in which they appear in the post. You can change the order by deselecting and reselecting photos.

Tagging

• Tagging people in your photos can increase engagement. Make sure to tag the right people in the right photos by tapping on the image and typing in their usernames.

Editing

• For more advanced editing tools, consider using external photo editing apps before uploading your photos to Instagram. Apps like VSCO, Snapseed and Adobe Lightroom offer extensive editing features.

By following this complete guide, you can effectively post multiple photos in one Instagram post using the mobile app or web version, ensuring a seamless and engaging sharing experience.