You can reorder pictures in an Instagram carousel post by deleting and re-uploading them in the desired sequence, as Instagram does not directly allow you to drag and drop to reorder pictures.
Here's how you can do it:
- Open Instagram. Launch the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Navigate to the post. Find the carousel post that you want to edit.
- Tap the three dots. Look for the three dots located in the upper-right corner of the post, and tap them.
- Select "Edit". From the menu that appears, tap on the "Edit" option.
- Swipe to the picture you want to change. Go to the specific image you want to move.
- Tap the trash can icon. Select the trash can icon in the upper right corner of the image.
- Tap "Delete". Confirm that you want to delete the image by tapping “Delete”.
- Important: Deleting the image removes it from the post. You will need to add it again in the new position.
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Add the image back into the post:
- While still in the "Edit" screen, tap on "Add" button or the plus icon (+).
- Select the same photo you deleted from your phone's gallery.
- Add the photo to the desired position in the carousel.
- Repeat for all other pictures that you want to reorder in the carousel.
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Complete Editing. Once the images are reordered, tap the "Done" or "Save" button to update the post.
Reordering Instagram Carousel Pictures: Summary
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open Instagram |
| 2 | Navigate to the post |
| 3 | Tap the three dots |
| 4 | Select "Edit" |
| 5 | Swipe to the photo you want to move |
| 6 | Tap the trash can icon |
| 7 | Tap "Delete" |
| 8 | Add the photo back to the desired position |
| 9 | Save the post |
