How to Post Multiple Photos on Instagram (Up to 20)
To post multiple photos on Instagram, tap +, select Post, tap the select-multiple icon, choose up to 20 photos or videos, and tap Share.
You can combine up to 20 images and videos into a single swipeable feed post on both mobile and desktop with one shared caption and location.
Why posting multiple photos works so well
- One post tells a whole story or step-by-step idea. A multi-photo post lets you share complete event recaps, before-and-after transformations, or product angles in a clear sequence.
- Up to 20 photos and videos in a single feed post instead of many separate posts. You can share an extensive batch of media together without flooding your followers' feeds or cluttering your profile grid.
- One caption and location for the whole set, with tags per photo. Your description and location stay together in a single place while still allowing you to tag specific accounts on individual photos.
6 steps to post multiple photos on Instagram
- 1
Tap the Create icon and choose Post
Open Instagram on mobile or desktop web, select the plus icon (+ or Create), and tap Post to start a new feed update.
- 2
Tap the select-multiple icon
Tap the layered squares select-multiple icon in the preview window to enable choosing more than one photo from your device.
- 3
Select up to 20 photos or videos in sequence
Select up to 20 images or video clips from your gallery in the exact chronological sequence you want them displayed in your carousel post.
- 4
Set a uniform aspect ratio
The orientation you choose (square, portrait or landscape) applies to every photo and video in the post; you can't pick a different one per slide.
- 5
Edit individual photos and tap Next
Swipe across the preview to adjust individual filters or brightness, then tap Next to continue.
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Write a caption and tap Share
Enter your post caption, add optional location info or user tags on specific slides, and tap Share to publish to your feed.
Common mistakes to avoid
Mixing mismatched aspect ratios — the orientation you choose (square, portrait or landscape) applies to every photo and video in the post; you can't pick a different one per slide.
Uploading oversized images above 1080 px wide — Instagram sizes photos wider than 1080 px down to 1080 px, so export at 1080 px wide.
Posting without a cohesive opening photo — craft a scroll-stopping hook slide or split wide shots with our carousel splitter to draw followers into swiping.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many photos can you post at once on Instagram?
You can post up to 20 photos and videos in a single Instagram feed post.
Can photos have different aspect ratios in the same post?
The orientation you choose (square, portrait or landscape) applies to every photo and video in the post; you can't pick a different one per slide.
How do you post multiple photos on Instagram from a computer?
On desktop Instagram, click Create, select Post, choose Select from computer, pick up to 20 files, and share.
Does Instagram reduce the quality of uploaded photos?
Instagram preserves images between 320 and 1080 pixels wide within supported aspect ratios, but downsizes any image wider than 1080 pixels.
Sources: Instagram Help Center — Share a post with multiple photos or videos and Image resolution of photos you share on Instagram, checked October 2026.