Instagram Help Center

To upload a photo from your phone's library:

1. Tap at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap Library (iOS) or Gallery (Android) at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select the photo you'd like to share.

To take a new photo:

1. Tap at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap Photo at the bottom of the screen then tap .
3. You can tap to switch between front and rear-facing cameras and to adjust flash.

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.