Sharing multiple photos on Instagram in a single post is a great way to showcase a series of images or tell a visual story. Whether you’re using a smartphone or your computer, this guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough on How To Upload Multiple Photos On Instagram, covering both posts and stories.
Uploading Multiple Photos to Instagram Posts
The process for uploading multiple photos to an Instagram post differs slightly depending on whether you’re using the mobile app or the web application.
Using the Instagram Mobile App
The mobile app allows for a seamless multi-photo upload experience:
- Open the App and Tap the Plus Icon: Launch the Instagram app and tap the “+” icon located at the bottom of the screen.
- Access Your Photo Library: Select “Post” and then choose “Library” in the bottom left corner to access your photos.
- Select Multiple Photos: Tap the “Select Multiple” option (usually indicated by stacked squares). You can now choose up to 10 photos or videos for your post. Alternatively, you can tap and hold a photo to activate multi-select mode, then tap other photos to add them to your selection. A blue number will appear indicating how many items you’ve selected.
- Edit and Arrange: After selecting your photos, you can reorder them by dragging and dropping. Apply filters, adjust brightness, contrast, and other editing options as desired. Each photo can be edited individually.
- Add Caption and Details: Write a compelling caption, add relevant hashtags, tag locations and people, and configure other post settings.
- Share Your Post: Once you’re satisfied with your edits, tap “Share” to publish your multi-photo post.
Using the Instagram Web Application
While the web application lacks some features of the mobile app, you can still upload multiple photos to your feed:
- Log in and Click the Create Button: Navigate to the Instagram website and log into your account. Click the “Create” button (plus sign in a square).
- Select Photos from Your Computer: You can either drag and drop photos directly into the designated area or click “Select from computer” to browse your files. To select multiple photos at once, hold down the Shift key while clicking on each image. You can also use Ctrl+A (Windows) or Command+A (Mac) to select all files in a folder.
- Crop and Edit: You’ll be prompted to crop each photo to fit Instagram’s aspect ratio requirements. Unfortunately, the web application offers limited editing capabilities compared to the mobile app.
- Add Caption and Details: Add a caption, hashtags, and other relevant information to your post.
- Share Your Post: Click “Share” to publish your post.
Uploading Multiple Photos to Instagram Stories
Sharing multiple photos on your Instagram story offers a more ephemeral way to connect with your audience.
- Open the Instagram Story Camera: Tap your profile picture in the top left corner of the app, or swipe right from your main feed.
- Select Multiple Photos (Android): Android users can tap the “Select Multiple” icon to choose several photos at once.
- Select Multiple Photos (iOS): For iOS users, the “Select Multiple” option might not be available. Instead, select a photo, then tap the sticker icon, choose the “Photo” sticker, and add more photos to your story one by one. You can layer and arrange these photo stickers to create a collage-like effect.
- Edit and Enhance: Add text, stickers, GIFs, filters, and drawings to enhance your photos.
- Share Your Story: Once you’re ready, tap “Your Story” to share your multi-photo story.
