How to add more than 10 photos to Instagram post

Instagram now lets users add more than 10 photos to a carousel post, expanding the options for sharing multiple pictures in a single post.

On August 8, 2024, Instagram announced a major update to its platform, allowing users to upload up to 20 photos and videos in a single carousel post. This is a notable increase from the previous limit of 10, making it easier for users to share more content in one go.

The update is rolling out globally and comes just in time for those popular end-of-summer “photo dumps.” According to Instagram, this change was made to provide users with more flexibility in expressing themselves and sharing fun moments with their friends.

Now you can add up to 20 pics or videos to a photo dump ✨

That means more space to share your summer highlights 🏖️

— Instagram (@instagram) August 8, 2024

Posting up to 20 photos to Instagram works exactly the same

If you’re already familiar with the multiple photos feature, just make sure your app is updated to the latest version and select up to 20 photos. If you’re new to this feature, here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Instagram app on your device.
2. Tap the plus icon (+) at the bottom menu to create a new post.
3. Tap ‘Select Multiple’ or the icon that looks like two stacked images on the right side of the screen.
4. Select up to 20 photos and videos from your gallery. The images you select will have small circles with numbers indicating their order, which you can change later.
5. After choosing your photos, tap ‘Next’ in the upper-right corner. You can rearrange the images by tapping, holding, and dragging them to your desired order.
6. Once you’re satisfied with the order, tap ‘Next’ again. You can now add a caption, hashtags, tag people, add a location, or include a song.
7. Finally, press ‘Share’ to publish your post.

If your app is up to date but you’re still unable to add more than 10 photos or videos, the feature may not be available in your country yet. Instagram is gradually rolling it out to users worldwide, so it might take a little more time to reach you.

For more tips on using Instagram, you can check out our other guides, including how to link your Instagram account to TikTok and how to make money on Instagram.