How do I create a carousel post with multiple images on Instagram?

To create a carousel post (multiple images in one post) on Instagram, tap the plus icon in the upper left corner and scroll down to ‘Post.’ When you’re in the post creation section, look for the ‘Select’ button (you’ll see ‘Recents,’ ‘Drafts,’ and ‘Select’). Tap ‘Select,’ then you can tap multiple images to choose them. After selecting all the images you want, tap ‘Next’ and treat it like any regular post—add your caption, location, tags, etc. The only difference from a single-image post is tapping ‘Select’ first to enable choosing multiple images.

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Asked by a photographer learning Instagram features · Answered by Millie and Indra · Office Hours · 2026-04-14