Instagram has announced the addition of a much-requested option – the capability to delete individual posts from within a previously uploaded carousel. Show
As explained by Instagram chief Adam Mosseri, now, after you’ve uploaded a carousel of images and/or videos, you’ll be able to remove specific posts from that series by tapping on the three dots menu, selecting ‘Edit’, then tapping on the small trash icon in the top left of the image/video that you want to remove. The option will provide more capacity to manage your Instagram posts, while also ensuring that you don’t have to delete and re-upload a carousel set if you later notice an error or issue with one frame. Carousels have become one of the most popular post formats in the app, with a recent study by Mention/Hubspot finding that Carousel posts have overtaken both single image and video updates as the most engaging type of post. The capacity to build more context into your updates by adding more frames also makes this a particularly valuable format for brands – and now, you’ll have more ways to manage your carousel posts, which, if you ever need it, will be a very handy option. As Mosseri also notes, Instagram has additionally added a new ‘rage shake’ feature, which will see a new issue report prompt activated if you shake your phone when Instagram is active. Other apps have similar ‘shake to report’ functions, including Facebook, making it easier to share technical issues or glitches quickly, and in response to what may be a reflex action in some cases. Then again, if you find yourself violently shaking your device in response to an issue with an app, it might be time to take a break from social media for a bit. Checking in on the latest memes is not that important. The option to delete a single post from a carousel is now available on iOS, with Android coming soon, while ‘rage shake’ is only available in the US at this stage. A “Carousel Post” on Instagram is one that consists of multiple images that viewers are able to scroll through to see each photo. This is a great way to share a collection of pictures in a single post, but what if you decide you want to delete one of the photos from the gallery? Unfortunately, Instagram makes it incredibly difficult to remove one single photo from a post. In this article, we’ll walk you through a few options for posting the perfect carousel the easiest way. Can You Delete a Single Photo from a Carousel Post on Instagram?Quick Links
If you accidentally include a picture you don’t like in your carousel post or decide later that you want to remove a single picture from the post, you probably don’t want to have to remove the whole post and redo it. Unfortunately, once you click the “share” button there isn’t a way to remove a single image. The only way to delete an image or video from a carousel post is to delete the whole post. Hopefully, Instagram will eventually introduce this feature, but until then, you’ll have to be mindful about which pictures you include in your multi-image posts. In this article, we’ll review a few options that you do have so that you can accomplish your Instagram post goals. The WorkaroundIf you’re here it’s likely because you need to remove a photo from an Instagram post. Perhaps, you’re looking for the easiest way to do this since Instagram doesn’t allow you to do it. If you still have the original photos simply create a new post and upload them. If you don’t, unfortunately, Instagram won’t let you save them to your device. Here is what you can do if you no longer have access to the photos:
As you take screenshots of your photos you’ll notice that Instagram has added a numbering system (1/3 or something like that) in the right-hand corner of your picture. This can be annoying but based on our tests of this workaround, if you scroll to the image you’re about to screenshot and leave the screen alone for a few seconds, the number will disappear allowing you to screenshot the original image without the numbers in the right corner. Once you’ve reposted your Carousel, delete the old one. We have the instructions for this below. Since Instagram doesn’t give us a lot of options here, this is the fastest way to fix your Instagram post that doesn’t require any sketchy third-party services. How to Edit Multiple Photos on Instagram After Posting?So you can’t delete a single image from a carousel post, but can you edit one? Not really, but there are some things you can do. Clicking on the three dots in the upper right-hand corner of the post will allow you to make some minor edits to your carousel post. This function will not allow you to remove photos, add photos, or change filters, though. Instead, it simply allows you to tag people, change the text, or change the location. We do have an article on the subject to help you edit your Instagram post after posting here. If you want to actually edit the picture itself, you’ll have to redo the post entirely. As there is no way to make substantial edits or add/delete photos after hitting the “Share” button, it’s important to get the post right the first time. Creating the perfect carousel post means understanding Instagram’s limitations and how to post.
Scroll through the photos before clicking Next at the top right-hand corner of the app. This will ensure no major edits are needed later on. Delete an Instagram PostGetting rid of a single image post on Instagram is very straightforward.
Once you delete the Instagram post you can simply re-add it back the way you want assuming you still have the photos. Delete an Instagram Carousel PostFor those who want to delete an Instagram post with multiple images, the process is just the same as it is for Instagram posts with a single image.
This will delete the entire Instagram post, including the image(s) you wanted to get rid of to begin with. You can now create a new carousel post using the photos you wanted to keep so your followers don’t miss out on anything important. Hide Instagram Images Instead of Deleting ThemThe Instagram archive function is a very effective way to hide your old images without having to delete them. If they are the only copies of the images you have and you don’t want to lose them, this is a way of keeping them without leaving them on display.
With this method you can always bring your posts back to life later on. Adding Archived Photos Back
There have been a few reports that archives disappear if you temporarily shut down your Instagram account. Although rare, it’s important to be aware of this when archiving posts. Frequently Asked QuestionsCan I add a photo to a carousel post?Unfortunately, Instagram doesn’t offer the ability to add a photo to an existing post. Although it seems unreasonable for everyday users, the option to add a photo after you’ve posted something on Instagram simply isn’t there. You can always upload a new post with the photo or follow the steps above to re-post content the way you want then delete the original post. Can I edit an Instagram post after uploading photos?You can change the caption and hashtags but that’s really about it. Instagram won’t let you change the filters or alter the images after uploading. We do have a full article on this subject here that will give you some tips and all of the information you need to know about editing Instagram posts after uploading. Final ThoughtsUnfortunately, there is currently no way to delete a single picture from a carousel post on Instagram. While Instagram will hopefully introduce this feature in the near future, but you’ll have to settle for deleting and redoing the entire post until then. Can you delete one photo from multiple photos on Instagram?Step 1: Find the carousel you want to delete the photo from and tap the three dots icon on the top right corner of your screen. Step 2: A menu will appear. From that menu, tap Edit. Step 3: On the top left corner of your carousel, you'll see a garbage bin icon appear.
Is there a way to delete only one picture on Instagram?First, you'll need to navigate to your profile by opening up the Instagram app and clicking your photo in the bottom right-hand corner. Now, scroll down to whatever carousel you'd like to delete an individual photo from and click it.
How do I delete one photo from Carousel on Instagram?You can delete a photo or video from a carousel by first tapping the three dots icon, then the edit button. At that point, swipe over to the image or clip you want to remove and then tap the delete icon. According to Mosseri, the feature is currently only available on iOS, though it's coming to Android soon.
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