How do I post a photo on Instagram?
To upload a photo or take a new one:
Instagram app for Android and iPhone
- Tap
at the top, then scroll to Post at the bottom:
- To upload a photo from your phone's library, select the photo you'd like to share.
- To take a new photo, tap
above your phone's library. You can tap
to switch between front and rear-facing cameras and
to adjust flash.
- Tap Next (iPhone) or
(Android), then add a caption or your location.
- When you're done, tap Share (iPhone) or
(Android).
Instagram Lite app
- Tap
- To upload a photo from your phone's library, select the photo you'd like to share.
- To take a new photo, tap
. You can tap
to switch between front and rear-facing cameras.
- Tap Next to tag people or add a location.
- Tap Share.
Once you've taken or uploaded a photo, you can add effects or filters, a caption and your location before posting. You can also post a video.
Note: You can't take or upload photos from a desktop computer.