How to Add a Photo to Instagram — Step by Step

Install the app, create an account. Prepare photo: quality, 1:1 or 4:5 ratio, editing. App → plus → gallery or camera → choose photo → filter, caption, publish.

Preparing the photo

Choose photo by theme, quality, composition. Edit: filters, brightness, contrast, crop. Up to 1080×1080, 20 MB, JPG/PNG.

Uploading to Instagram

Open app → Add (plus) → photo from gallery or camera. Select image, crop if needed.

Publishing and settings

Filter, caption, hashtags, location. Share — post to feed.

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FAQ:

How to choose a photo to post?

By account theme, quality, composition, emotion. Clear, well-lit.

How to edit before posting?

In app: filters, brightness, contrast, crop, retouch before tapping Next.

How to add a caption?

On the step before publish — caption field. Add hashtags and mentions if you like.

What options when adding a photo?

Filters, caption, location, people tags, turn off comments, etc.