How to remove pictures from instagram without deleting

Good news for anyone who has recently broken up with their significant other.

Now you can erase all traces of your ex from your public Instagram profile without actually deleting the images and videos. A new feature called Archive lets you "move posts you've previously shared into a space that's visible only to you," the Facebook-owned company wrote in a blog post(Opens in a new window).

"Your profile is a representation of who you are and evolves with you over time," Instagram wrote. "With Archive, you now have more flexibility to shape your profile while still preserving moments that matter."

How to remove pictures from instagram without deleting

To take advantage of this new feature, just tap the "…" at the top of any post you've previously shared and choose Archive. From then on, you'll only be able to see it when you tap the Archive icon in the top-right corner of your profile. "You can always revisit these posts and see previous likes and comments from friends," Instagram wrote.

Archiving a post doesn't have to be a forever thing. If you and the ex end up getting back together, just go back to your old post in the Archive, tap "Show on Profile" and the photo or video will show up in its original spot.

The Archive feature(Opens in a new window) is available as part of Instagram version 10.21 and above for iOS and Android.

Late last year, Instagram also introduced the option to save photos from other users. Previously, Instagrammers resorted to screenshots, but with the saved post feature, you just tap the bookmark icon underneath a given photo, and it will be saved to a private tab on your profile, which is only visible to you. More recently, Instagram allowed for(Opens in a new window) better organization of those posts with Collections.

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Over the weekend, my colleague Christina Farr published a story about her experience taking a break from Instagram and Facebook. Christina said she felt "lighter and happier" after she quit Instagram and Facebook for four weeks.

If you think you need to take a similar break from social networking, then I have a guide for you.

I've already talked about how to delete your Facebook account. Today, I'll walk you through how to get rid of Instagram, too. This isn't the same as simply uninstalling it from your phone, which is what Christina did. I'm talking about getting rid of Instagram altogether -- without losing all your photos in the process.

Let's go.

How to download your Instagram photos

Download all of your pictures before you leave.

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You might want a copy of everything you've ever uploaded to Instagram before you decide to ditch the service for good.

There's an easy way to download a complete copy of your photos, and even a copy of all of the comments you've posted. It takes up to 48 hours to get the file from Instagram, so be sure you have everything before you proceed to deleting. To download your Instagram photos:

  • Open Instagram on your phone.
  • Select the profile icon on the bottom-right of the app.
  • Tap the menu button on the top-right of the app.
  • Choose "Settings" on the top of the list.
  • Select "Security."
  • Tap "Download Data."
  • Enter in your email address.

You'll get an email from Instagram when the download is done, with a link to a file containing all your data. Again, it can take up to 48 hours, so you'll need to be patient.

How to deactivate and hide your Instagram account

Instagram gives you two options if you want to take a break from the service: you can temporarily disable your account or completely delete it.

Temporarily disabling your account hides your profile, photos and comments but does not delete them. Follow these steps:

  • Visit Instagram.com from a computer web browser (not the app.)
  • Tap the profile icon on the top-right of the page.
  • Choose "Edit Profile."
  • Select the link that says "Temporarily disable my account."
  • Choose why you're deciding to deactivate Instagram.
  • Enter your password.
  • Select the option to temporarily deactivate Instagram.

That simply deactivates your account. If you want to remove everything permanently from Instagram, move on to the next step.

How to delete your Instagram account

If you want to go hardcore and completely wipe out your Instagram account, you can do that too.

Follow these steps:

  • Visit Instagram's Account Deletion page.
  • Log-in to the site.
  • Choose why you're deleting your Instagram account.
  • Enter in your password to confirm your intentions.
  • Select the option to "Permanently delete" your account at the bottom of the page.

By the way, you don't need to delete your entire Facebook account, even if it's the login that you use to access Instagram.

That's it. Now you've completely removed your Instagram account and all of your comments and photos are deleted. Just keep in mind that, should you wish to return, you won't be able to pick the same username. So if you're still on the fence about quitting, consider following the option to temporarily suspend your Instagram account above.

How to remove pictures from instagram without deleting

Can you delete one photo from Instagram multiple?

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.

Can you remove Instagram posts without deleting?

Instagram includes an "Archive" option that allows you to conceal your posts from your Instagram profile without deleting them. This way, you'll have your own personal vault on the social networking platform, which the user can visit whenever they want.

Can you remove specific photos from an Instagram post?

Tap in the top right, then tap Your activity. Tap Photos and Videos, then tap Posts, Reels or Videos. Tap Select in the top right, then tap on the photos or videos you'd like to delete.

How do I hide certain photos on Instagram?

How to hide photos on Instagram without deleting them.
Open the Instagram app and go to your profile..
Open the photo or photos that you wish to hide..
Tap the three dots in the top right corner of your screen..
Select 'Archive' from the drop-down list..
Done! The post will now be removed from your feed..