You can easily add multiple photos, including four pictures, to a single Instagram post using the app's built-in feature, creating a swipeable gallery or carousel. This method allows you to showcase several related images in one cohesive update.
Here's how you can add four pictures to a single post on Instagram, based on the standard process:
Steps to Add Multiple Photos in One Post
Instagram allows you to select up to 10 photos and videos to share in a single post. The process is straightforward and integrated within the posting flow.
- Start a New Post: Open the Instagram app and Tap POST (usually the plus icon).
- Choose Multiple Items: At the bottom right of the photo selection area, tap SELECT MULTIPLE. This activates the mode to pick more than one item.
- Select Your Pictures: Browse your phone's library and tap on the four photos you want to include in your post. You will see numbers appear on the selected items indicating their order in the final post. Remember, you can Select up to 10 photos and videos from your library using this feature.
- Review and Edit: After selecting your photos, tap "Next." You can apply filters to all selected items or tap each photo individually to edit it separately.
- Adjust Framing: To adjust how each photo or video is cropped, tap it then touch the screen to adjust how it fits in the frame. This allows you to zoom or reposition individual pictures within their display area in the post.
- Share Your Post: Add a caption, tag people, add location, and then tap "Share."
Your four pictures will now appear as a single post that your followers can swipe through.
Key Considerations
- Carousel Format: This method creates a multi-photo post, often referred to as a carousel or album post, where users swipe horizontally to view each picture.
- Number Limit: While the question asks for four, you can select anywhere from 2 up to 10 photos or videos for a single post.
- Individual Editing: You have control over the cropping and basic edits for each photo within the set before posting.
Using the built-in "SELECT MULTIPLE" option is the standard way to share several pictures, such as your four photos, in a single update on Instagram.
