Hello Tecnobits! I hope they are as updated as my Instagram feed. Did you know you can change the order of your photos after you post them? Yes, it is possible with just a few clicks. Read on to find out how!
How can I change the order of photos on Instagram after posting them?
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Sign in with your username and password if necessary.
- Go to your profile by tapping your profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Tap the “Edit Profile” icon located below your bio.
- Select the “Posts” tab at the top of the screen.
- Find the post you want to rearrange and tap it to open it.
- Tap the three dots icon located in the topright corner of the post.
- Select the “Edit” option from the drop-down menu that appears.
- Now you can long press the photo you want to move and drag it to the desired position in the photo grid. Remember that you can only rearrange posts in a grid format, not a carousel or album format.
- Once you're done rearranging your photos, tap "Done" in the top right corner. Your new order will be saved automatically.
Can I change the order of photos on Instagram from my computer?
- Open your web browser and go to the Instagram page.
- Sign in with your username and password if necessary.
- Go to your profile by clicking on your profile photo in the top right corner of the screen.
- Click the »Edit Profile» button next to your username.
- Select the “Posts” tab at the top of the screen.
- Find the post you want to rearrange and click on it to open it.
- Click on the three dots icon located in the upper right corner of the post.
- Select the “Edit” option from the drop-down menu that appears.
- Now you can drag and drop the photo to the desired position in the photo grid. Remember that this process is only possible in the desktop version of Instagram and not in the mobile application.
- Once you're done rearranging your photos, click "Done" in the top right corner. Your new order will be saved automatically.
Can I change the order of photos in an Instagram album?
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Sign in with your username and password if necessary.
- Go to your profile by tapping the profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Select the “Posts” tab at the top of the screen.
- Find the album you want to rearrange and tap it to open it.
- Tap the three dots icon located in the upper right corner of the album.
- Select the “Edit” option from the drop-down menu that appears.
- Now you can long press the photo you want to move and drag it to the desired position in the album. Remember that this process is only possible on albums with multiple photos, not individual posts or albums with only two photos.
- Once you're done rearranging your photos, tap Done in the top right corner. Your new order will be saved automatically.
Why can't I change the order of photos in an Instagram album?
- The album may not have enough photos to rearrange the order. Remember that you can only rearrange albums with three or more photos, not albums with two photos or individual posts.
- Make sure the Instagram app is updated to the latest version available on your device.
- Check that you have a stable Internet connection, as the ability to rearrange albums may be limited due to connectivity issues.
- If you've followed all the steps properly and you still can't rearrange the album, try closing the app and restarting your device before trying again.
Can I change the order of photos in an Instagram post that has multiple photos?
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Sign in with your username and password if necessary.
- Go to your profile by tapping your profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Find the post with multiple photos that you want to rearrange and tap it to open it.
- Tap the “Edit” icon located in the upper right corner of the post.
- Select the “Sort” tab at the top of the screen.
- Now you can press and hold the photo you want to move and drag it to the desired position in the photo sequence. Remember that you can only rearrange photos in multi-photo posts, not in individual posts or albums.
- Once you're done rearranging your photos, tap "Done" in the top right corner. Your new order will be saved automatically.
Until next time, Tecnobits! Remember that life is like photos on Instagram, you can always change the order and give it a different touch. So there is nothing that cannot be organized. Until next time!
How to change the order of photos on Instagram after posting them
I am Sebastián Vidal, a computer engineer passionate about technology and DIY. Furthermore, I am the creator of tecnobits.com, where I share tutorials to make technology more accessible and understandable for everyone.