You can delete posts you've shared on Instagram at any time.
Delete your post
To delete a photo, reel or video that you've posted:
- Choose a post.
- Tap above your post, then tap Delete.
- Tap Delete again to confirm.
Delete multiple posts you've shared
To delete multiple photos, reels or videos you’ve posted at once:
Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
- Tap at the top.
- Tap Your Activity, then tap Photos and videos.
- Tap Posts, Reels or Videos.
- Tap Select in the top right, then tap on the photos or videos you’d like to delete. To filter your posts or videos before making your choices, tap Sort & Filter, choose your filter preferences and tap Apply.
- After you've picked your posts to delete, tap Delete at bottom. Tap Delete to confirm.
You can also
archive posts to hide them from your profile and make it so your followers and other people on Instagram can't see it.