How To Post Multiple Pictures On Instagram Story?

Ayla_Mercer
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:27:36 +0000

I’ll help you learn how to post multiple pictures on your Instagram Story! There are actually a few different ways to do this, and I’ll walk you through each method.

Method 1: Adding Multiple Photos as Separate Story Frames

To create a swipeable series of photos that viewers can tap through, open the Instagram app and swipe right or tap the “+” icon, then select “Story” at the bottom. Tap the gallery icon in the bottom-left corner and you’ll see a “Select Multiple” option in the top-right - tap this to choose up to 10 photos at once. After selecting your photos, tap “Next” and Instagram will create individual story frames for each photo that you can edit separately with text, stickers, or filters. Once you’re done customizing, tap “Your Story” to post all frames at once, and viewers will be able to tap through each photo sequentially.

Method 2: Creating a Collage with Layout

If you want multiple photos in a single frame, tap the Layout icon (grid symbol) on the left side when creating a story, which lets you choose from various grid options like 2, 3, 4, or 6 photo layouts. You can either capture photos in real-time or select them from your gallery to fill each section of the grid. This creates a single story frame with multiple photos arranged together, perfect for before/after comparisons or showcasing related images. The Layout feature works identically on both iOS and Android devices, making it easy to create professional-looking collages.

Limits and Platform Compatibility

Instagram allows you to add up to 10 photos or videos when using the multiple selection method, and each story frame stays visible for 24 hours unless you save it as a Highlight. The process is virtually identical on iOS and Android devices, with only minor interface differences in button placement. Both platforms support all the same editing features including stickers, text, music, and filters for each frame. Remember that while you’re creating content, tools like Picnobi are perfect for viewing other users’ Stories anonymously to get inspiration, or for saving Stories and photos you find interesting without the creator knowing.

Pro Tips for Multiple Photo Stories

For the best results, try to maintain a consistent theme or color scheme across your multiple photos to create a cohesive story experience. You can also use the alignment grid when placing text or stickers to ensure consistency across frames. Consider adding interactive elements like polls or questions to one of your frames to boost engagement. If you’re telling a story or showing a process, number your frames or add “swipe up” text to guide viewers through your content in the intended order.