Uploading multiple photos to Facebook is easy, whether you’re using a computer or the mobile app. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for both methods, allowing you to share multiple memories at once.
Posting Multiple Photos on Facebook Using a Web Browser
You can upload multiple photos via a status update or directly to a Facebook album using your web browser. Both methods give you control over your photos’ privacy settings.
Uploading Multiple Photos in a Status Update
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Start a Post: Click “Photo/video” beneath the status update box.
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Select Your Photos: Click “Add Photos/Videos” and navigate to the folder containing your pictures. Hold down the “Ctrl” key (Windows) or “Command” key (Mac) to select multiple photos. Click “Open.”
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Add a Caption (Optional): Write a message in the status box to accompany your photos.
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Customize and Post: You can edit, tag, and rearrange your photos before posting. Click the audience selector to choose who can see your post. Finally, click “Post.”
Creating a Facebook Album with Multiple Photos
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Navigate to Albums: Go to your profile and click “Photos,” then “Albums,” and finally “Create Album.”
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Name Your Album: Give your album a descriptive name.
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Upload Photos: Click “Upload Photos or Videos” and select multiple photos using “Ctrl” or “Command” keys. Click “Open.”
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Post Your Album: Click “Post” to publish your album with all the selected photos.
Posting Multiple Photos on Facebook Using the Mobile App
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Create a Post: Tap “What’s on your mind?”
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Select Photos: Choose “Photo/video” then tap “Select multiple.”
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Choose and Edit: Tap the photos you want to upload. You can edit individual photos, add captions, and even create a new album directly within the app.
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Share Your Photos: Tap “Next,” then “Share” to post your photos.