Generally, content posted on Instagram is displayed in the order it was published. But,sometimes, you may want to change the order of photos or videos in a carousel post or story or even on your profile. Thankfully, it’s possible to rearrange photos on Instagram in some situations without deleting them permanently, as you’ll see in this tutorial. Show
ContentHow to Rearrange Photos in a Carousel Story While PublishingYou cannot arrange a story carousel once it has been published. But you can change the order while publishing. Also, this only works for photos and videos that you add from the Gallery that are not taken with the Camera.
How to Rearrange Photos in a Carousel Post While Publishing
How to Rearrange Photos in a Carousel Post After PublishingInstagram doesn’t offer a direct way to change the order of photos in an Instagram carousel post. However, a workaround will let you reorder the carousel after it’s published. For that, you will need to make use of Instagram’s “Recently deleted” or trash folder.
Note: you must keep at least two pictures in the carousel post while you are doing this. Check our guide that explains in detail how to delete one photo from Instagram.
Tip: if you don’t see the “Your activity” option, go to “Settings→ Account→ Recently deleted.”
Similarly, restore other pictures and videos to the carousel in the same way How to Rearrange Existing Posts in ProfileCurrently, Instagram doesn’t allow users to rearrange the order of published posts for public view. The good news is that Instagram will soon let users rearrange posts on their feed. Until then, however, you can only sort posts for personal use from oldest to newest or for specific dates using the “Your activity” feature. This could come in handy if you want to delete posts in bulk or find a post from a specific date. Please note that others will not see any change on your feed. You will be doing everything in the background. Alternatively, you can archive various posts. That way the selected photos will disappear from your feed without being deleted, and the rest of the photos will be arranged via your preferences. Method 1: Sort Posts
Note: if you can’t see the “Your activity” option, please update the Instagram app on your phone.
Method 2: Archive Posts
Tip: To unarchive a post, tap on the three-bar icon on your profile screen. Go to “Your activity → Archive → Posts archive.” Select the post to unarchive and hit the “Unarchive” button. Organize InstagramAt some point, Instagram may introduce native features to allow users to rearrange photos in stories, posts and their profile after publishing, but for now these are your options when it comes to curating your photo grid and carousels. With regard to managing things on Instagram, learn how to use highlights. Also, learn how to add photos to Instagram Reels. Mehvish Mushtaq Mehvish is a tech lover from Kashmir. With a degree in computer engineering, she's always been happy to help anyone who finds technology challenging. She's been writing about technology for over six years, and her favorite topics include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows, social media, and web apps. Subscribe to our newsletter! Our latest tutorials delivered straight to your inbox How do I rearrange my Instagram posts 2022?Step #1: Deletion. Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.. Tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner.. Find the carousel post you want to reorder.. Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the post.. Select the “Edit” option.. Swipe to the photo you want to reorder.. Can you change the order of multiple pictures on Instagram after posting?Instagram unveiled the option to edit a carousel of multiple images back in November 2021. Not only can you delete photos from a photo dump, but you can also rearrange your photo album by deleting and re-adding images to it.
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