How to add more than one instagram story
How to Add Multiple Photos to Your Instagram Story
- You can add multiple photos to an Instagram Story or post.
- Selecting multiple photos from your camera roll will upload each as its own slide in your story.
- Instagram has a built-in collage feature that allows you to drop several photos into the same slide.
There are several different ways to add multiple photos to an Instagram Story at once.
The first method allows you to select up to 10 photos and videos from your camera roll, which get uploaded to your Story as 10 separate slides.
The second method is layering several photos on the same slide as stickers, and the last method is creating a collage using Instagram's built in feature called Layout.
Here's how to do it all.
How to add multiple photos to an Instagram Story
1. Open the Instagram app. Tap the plus (+) button over Your Story or swipe right on the home screen to open Stories.
If you don't currently have any live posts in your Instagram Story, the plus button will appear at the top of the screen. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Insider2. Tap the photo icon on the bottom-left of the screen to open your Camera Roll.
A preview of the last photo you took will appear at the bottom-left.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Insider 3. Tap Select, then select up to 10 photos and videos. Then, tap the arrow at the bottom-right of the screen to continue.
Tap "Select" to upload more than one photo at a time. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/InsiderQuick tip: Like an Instagram post, the order that you select the photos will be the order that they appear in your Story.
4. On this screen, customize each photo or video with text, stickers, or drawn lines. When you're finished, tap the arrow at the bottom-right of the screen.
5. Tap the circle next to your intended audience (Your Story or Close Friends), then tap Share.
Close Friends will share your Stories with a smaller audience of your choosing. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/InsiderQuick tip: Adding multiple photos to the same Story at once isn't available everywhere in the world just yet, so if you don't see this option you'll have to upload photos to your Story one at a time.
How to layer multiple photos on the same screen of an Instagram Story
1. Open the Instagram app. Tap the plus (+) button over Your Story or swipe right on the home screen to open Stories.
2. Tap the photo icon on the bottom-left of the screen to open your Camera Roll. Select a photo.
3. Tap the sticker icon at the top of the screen. Scroll down and tap the photo sticker.
Instagram sticker icon highlighted in a hot pink box with an arrow pointing at it. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Insider4.
Select the photo you want to insert. Repeat this process until you have all the photos you want to include.
5. Tap each photo to change the shape, drag them to change the position, or pinch them to change the size.
6. Once you're finished, tap Your Story or Close Friends to share the post.
Share your post once you're finished editing. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/InsiderHow to post a photo collage on an Instagram Story
1. Open the Instagram app. Tap the plus (+) button over Your Story or swipe right on the home screen to open Stories.
2. Tap the Layout icon on the left side of the screen. Tap the Change Grid icon to select the option you want.
Layout is a collage creator built into Instagram. Abigail Abesamis Demarest/Insider3. Tap the photo icon on the bottom-left of the screen to open your Camera Roll. Select a photo to add it to your collage.
4. Once you're finished creating your collage, tap the check button at the bottom of the screen.
5. Add any additional elements as desired (text, stickers, etc.
), then tap Your Story or Close Friends to share the post.
How to add multiple photos to an Instagram post
In addition to posting multiple photos on your Instagram Story, you can also do it on a regular post. Here's how:
1. Tap the New post icon.
2. Tap on the photos icon, which is located in the middle right of the screen.
3. Tap the multi-photo select icon and select the photos that you want to have appear in the post.
Quick tip: The order that you tap on and select the photos is the order that they will show in your finished story. You can tell the order based on the number in the corner of the photo's icon. You can include up to 10 photos.
4. Tap the Next icon and, if desired, add any filters you wish to apply and tap Next again.
5. Write a post caption and fill in the optional settings if desired.
6. Tap Share.
Write a caption and share your Instagram post.
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The #1 Instagram Scheduler and Stories Scheduling Tool
Whether you’re looking to add multiple photos to Instagram Stories in record time or multiple images in the one Story.
We’ve got you.
Here we’ll run you through exactly how to add multiple photos to Instagram Story posts across three different methods.
Then, you can simply choose which one is the best fit for you and get cracking on your posts.
Sound good to you? Let’s dive right in.
Here’s What You’ll Learn
- How to Add Multiple Photos to Instagram Story Posts Using the Instagram App
- Your Guide to Adding Multiple Photos to a Single Instagram Story Using the Instagram App
- How to Add Multiple Photos to Instagram Story Posts Using Sked Social
- Final Thoughts
How to Add Multiple Photos to Instagram Story Posts Using the Instagram App
We all know how to add single images to Instagram Stories.
But how do you add multiple images to Instagram Stories? Here we’ll run you through step-by-step how to do exactly that.
Better yet, with these simple instructions, you’re able to complete the whole process from inside the Instagram App.
Instagram Story Metrics Made Easy
Grab our ebook Your Guide to Instagram Stories: Measuring What Matters to take Your Instagram Stories game up a notch!Step 1. Selecting Your Images
First off, simply open your Instagram stories by clicking the camera in the top left corner of your screen. Or, if you don’t have any other Stories active, click the plus sign on your Instagram profile icon.
Next, click the image icon in the bottom left corner of your screen. This will open up your phone’s camera roll.
Now, click ‘select multiple’ from the top right corner of the screen, above your gallery of images.
Finally, select each image you’d like to upload to Stories. For each image you select, a number will appear beside it.
These numbers correspond with the order your images will be uploaded in.
For example, an image with 1 next to it will appear first, 2 will appear second. And so on. To preview this ordering, click next and toggle between each. If you’re not happy with the order that these images are in, simply navigate back, deselect them and reselect each in the order you’d prefer.
Step 2 (Optional) Adding Extra Elements
Adding stickers, text and drawings to Instagram Stories can add personality, boost engagement and enhance reach. Plus, they’re also pretty fun to play around with.
Here are some examples of extra elements you might like to add to your Instagram Stories:
- Location tags
- Other accounts
- Product tags
- Adding gifs
- Writing in text
- Posting polls
- Using the questions sticker
When you’re adding multiple photos to Instagram Stories, we’re guessing you’ll still want to make use of these guys!
Luckily, it’s easier than ever to add Instagram stickers, text and drawings to multiple stories.
Here’s all you need to do.
Firstly, select your images. You’ll see each of the images you’ve chosen to upload to your story at the bottom of the screen.
To select the image you’d like to jazz up, click directly on it. Add the extra elements you’ve chosen, and then move to the next.
Once you’re happy with the final look, simply click next at the bottom of the screen to publish!
Since you were interested in knowing how to add multiple images to Instagram Stories, we bet you’re pretty adventurous in the Stories department.
So, if you’re ready to experiment a little further, here’s our guide on how to add multiple photos to a single Instagram Story, right within the Instagram App.
Your Guide to Adding Multiple Photos to a Single Instagram Story with Instagram
If one image just isn’t enough per screen for you, we have your solution. Here’s exactly how to add multiple images to a single Instagram Story.
Note: Not all accounts have this feature just yet.
Step 1 Selecting Your Images
Much like the steps above, to select your image simply click on the camera in the top left of your screen, or directly on your Instagram profile icon.
Next, select your image, then click the sticker tab in the top right of your screen.
Scroll to find the ‘image select’ sticker. This will then open your camera roll again. Here you’ll be able to choose any image you like. Then, adjust its size and positioning within your Instagram Story screen.
Add as many images as you like by opening the ‘image select’ sticker over and over again, until your happy with the final Instagram Story.
Final Thoughts
Knowing how to add multiple photos to Instagram Story posts means you have another social media tool under your belt! Go you!
Whether you choose to upload your Stories from within the Instagram App or by using Sked Social, it’s important to remain active and relevant on the platform.
Here are some questions to ask yourself when making the final call.
- Do I have time to upload Instagram Stories in ‘real time’ or would scheduling Stories save me all the interruptions?
- How can I best use multiple images on Instagram Stories for my brand (i.e. adding stickers, text and drawings to engage an audience)
- Will I be adding multiple images to one Instagram Story? And if so, what creative ideas can I implement to keep my audience interested?
- Would I or my team work more seamlessly by scheduling our stories (AKA without constantly feeling we must upload Instagram Stories throughout our day)?
Curious to see what all the fuss about Sked Social is? Sign up for your free 7-day trial where you’ll experience the time-saving benefits of scheduling Instagram and Twitter content – Including Instagram Stories and videos. Make use of our template manager, hashtag recommendation feature, analytics and more!
chips, quick and unusual ways
Do you want your Stories to be really cool and stand out from the competition? Just adding a photo is not so difficult, we will tell you about it.
But you can turn stories into a real masterpiece, and our article will help you with this.
Let's figure out what gadgets and chips on Instagram* will help you post several photos at once in the Story and make it attractive to the audience.
And to learn how to plan content for a section, read the article "How to create a content plan for Instagram Stories*". nine0003
How to add a few photos to Instagram Story*
We will tell you in detail how to do it and what additional effects can be added to make your story stand out in the main mass :–)
If you are going to add photos to Instagram Story* in the standard way , we have just prepared detailed instructions. We tell you how to proceed step by step.
Open your Instagram profile*. Click on the blue plus sign on your profile icon (1) and select the photos you want to add to your story (2). nine0003 Remember that you can upload no more than 10 photos or videos to one story
To select multiple images, you need to click on the photo that will be displayed first and hold it down (3).
A blue circle with the number 1 will appear in the upper right corner of the photo. Select the rest of the photos without a long press, set the number and order.
So, we found and chose the ones we wanted. Now it's time to add effects to them. To do this, call up the effects menu by clicking on the stars (3). nine0003 After clicking on the stars, we get to the effects menu
After going to the effects menu, you can select them. Find the effects that best suit your stories by swiping left (6).
We settled on the Iridescent Glitter effect (7). He gave more shine to the garlands on the tree, but this does not mean that he is suitable only for such photos. Experiment and check :–)
You have to choose the effect separately for each photo. After choosing an effect for one photo, you need to click the checkmark in the upper right corner, confirming the choice, and select the next image at the bottom of the menu.
For him, also select the effect and move on. nine0003
You can also add a drawing or an inscription made by your own hand to the photo. In addition, you can save to the gallery what you have already done. If you like the caption idea, click on the three dots to the right of the stars and select "drawing" (8).
You can never have too many effects - choose your own effect for each photo, but so that they are in the same style :–)In the top line of the menu you can choose the tools with which you will draw, and in the bottom line you can choose the color. The thickness of the pencil or brush is set by the vertical slider on the left. nine0003
If the drawing is ready, in our case it is an abbreviated New Year's greeting, click on the checkmark at the top right (9). You will move on and be able to share your completed Story (10).
Drawing is, of course, more difficult than typing. But with your own hand :–) By the way, if your story is for a narrow circle of people, you can publish it for the Close Friends list or send it in a message to one of your friends personally.
But since we are talking about public stories, feel free to click "done" (11) and wait for our Story to be published. When it is ready and visible to people, a new story will appear on top of your profile (12). nine0003 You can choose to additionally send to individual users by selecting under "where else to share"
The story is ready (13), but it's not over yet.
Stories can be shared as a post or added to the FeaturedWe can add stories to the Featured. There you can store the most important and interesting Stories, they will be available to your subscribers until you remove them from your profile.
The button for adding to the Topical is located at the bottom of the finished Story (14). We click on it, a tab opens with a plus sign in a circle (15). By clicking on the plus sign, you create a new selection of Actual Stories. Don't forget to give this collection a title so that it will be easier to find later if you have many such collections.
nine0003 Click on “Add”, give a name and admire the result
Click “Add” (16), and now our History is saved in a new selection of Actual (17) - we look, admire, remember at any time.
You can start from the other side - click on Topical and add pictures from thereTo prepare stories for several days at once, we recommend using the SMMplanner scheduling posting service. With it, you can prepare stories or posts, plan dates and times for them to be published, and take care of other important things or projects. When registering via the link to SMMplanner, you will get free access to all functionality for 2 weeks. A great option to try all the amenities of the service and start saving your time and nerves. nine0003
How to add multiple photos to Instagram Stories* using the camera and the “Collage” function
How to upload multiple photos to Instagram Stories* if you plan to choose from the gallery, you already know from the block above. Now let's see how to post multiple photos to Instagram Story* using the camera.
Click on the plus sign on the profile icon and select the "Camera" tab. You will see a menu with different functions, but we are interested in the "Collage" function (2). nine0003 You will see a frame divided into 4 parts. This means that you can take or select up to 4 photos
By clicking on the "Take photo" button (3), you can also see how many more shots you can take (4).
You can also add different effects and drawings to the collage, following the block above.
If you don't like any of the photos, for example, I don't like the carpet, you can change it to another one by simply clicking on it. When the collage contains the number of photos you need, and they are edited, click on the checkmark in the circle (5). nine0003Next, click on the arrow in the white circle (6) to go to the "Share" menu.
We send to stories for everyone, only for relatives or a personal message Click "Share" (7), the system will offer you to share in a message with your subscribers personally - it's all up to you.
You can just post stories.
When you're done and you're ready to submit your Story for publication, click the Done button. Your Story is published. We wait. Everything will be ready within a minute. nine0003
By the way, about the "Share" button and how subscribers share your posts. Our blog has an article "Forward" metric in Instagram* Stories statistics: what it is, why and how to track it. In it, we tell you why to track this indicator, what it affects and how to increase it.
Functions for editing photos in stories
So, we have added some photos to stories. And how to make the story look cooler and more interesting for users? We've put together a few tricks you can use to create a poll, add music or hashtags, and more. Each of these techniques in its own way will help increase the activity and involvement of the audience. nine0003
For example, you have already selected the photos you want to publish. It's time to give your story a more interesting look, you can post some question to subscribers - click on the smiley (1) and select the function you are interested in (2).
You can also add a hashtag to get into the search for a potential follower or recommendation. We talk a lot about hashtags and show them on the blog. Many companies ignore them, and in vain. With their help, you can try to increase sales, the number of subscribers or comments. One of the latest articles is “We select hashtags to increase sales on Instagram*”. In it, we tell you which hashtags should be used if you want to increase sales. nine0003
What other features are there for Instagram Stories*? We tell below.
Add music to Story
What is a story without suitable music in 2022?In the menu under the emoticon, select the "Music" section. In the line "Search for music" (3) enter the name of the song or melody that you would like to use. In our case, this is “A Christmas tree was born in the forest” (4).
Melody added to History. It will play simultaneously with stories.
Learn more about this feature in our article "How to Add Music to Instagram* Stories". It tells in detail how to add high-quality tracks or recordings from a voice recorder. nine0003
Add a hashtag to History
Hashtags are a separate art formIn the menu under the emoticon, select the "#HASHTAG" section. In the input line, enter a keyword or phrase without a hash mark (5). The hashtag #NEWYEAR is the most suitable for our stories (6), but you choose the ones that fit the theme.
You can read more about hashtags and their benefits in stories and posts in our articles:
- How to use hashtags to promote on Instagram*: examples, opportunities, mistakes
- Hashtags for recruiting followers: how to choose and use
- How many hashtags can be put on Instagram* - answer
Ask your audience a question in stories
Ask your audience something and raise activity In the menu under the emoticon, select the “Poll” section.
In the input line, ask your audience a question (7). Our question is about the New Year (8), your question may be the same or different.
We talked more about polls in the idea for the "Polls" story. There, we provided examples of questions to ask the audience and cautions, along with a story about what kind of business such surveys are suitable for. nine0003
What the finished Story looks like with functions applied
Now we can admire the finished Story with interesting features. We just have to publish it.
So, we added everything that came up to the storyMusic, question and hashtag added. You can see what it looks like in the picture. Click "Next" (9) and share the Story with subscribers (10).
The story is ready and looks quite good :–)Let's move on to the feature
Instagram* never ceases to amaze with its updates and new features. Impressive is the “Image Sticker” feature for creating stories from multiple photos.
Previously, this option was only available for iOS, but in 2021, Instagram* allowed Android users to use this feature.
Choose one photo from the gallery (1) or take a picture. Click on the smiley (2). A menu with functions and tools will open (3). nine0003 On some devices you may have to scroll down a bit to find the sticker you want
Use the Image Sticker feature (4) to create a Story from multiple photos.
Choosing a photo, acting according to the planOverlay a photo of a Christmas tree (6) on the selected photo. Snow was used as a background, as we associate it with the New Year.
A photo of a Christmas tree can be turned into a star or another sticker We make an asterisk from a photo of a Christmas tree (7). Each time you click, the shape of the photo changes. Spread the photo apart with your fingers if you want to resize. We chose 4 photos with different shapes (8).
Add text to your Story by clicking "Aa" to the left of the smiley face. You can change the color, font and size of the text by choosing the settings at the bottom and at the top (9). You can also animate text.
And we share in the standard way with those subscribers with whom we wantStory ready for publication (11 and 12). Click "Share" and enjoy our cool Story.
Even more about the new stickers on Instagram*, we talked in the article "Overview of new stickers on Instagram* 2021 + fresh ideas for use." There we took a detailed look at all the ideas and stickers that can be used in Instagram Stories in 2022*.
We looked at different ways to upload multiple photos to your Instagram Story*. We talked about unusual effects, shapes and features available for Stories. We’ve broken down the entire publishing process step by step – everything for you and your new creative stories.
More information about promotion, development of accounts and business in general - in our blog. Fly in to read :–)
How to add a story to Instagram if you already have one to the existing ones from your phone
Insta is one of the most popular social networks, and for good reason. It has numerous "chips" for the most successful attraction of the right audience. Of these "chips", first of all, stories can be distinguished. For some reason, followers like these short videos more than ordinary posts.
But is it possible to fit your thought into 15 seconds? Not always. And then, of course, the obvious question arises: how to add a story to Instagram if there is already one in the feed? The algorithm of actions is absolutely simple, you will find it further in the text. nine0003
Things to consider before making multiple stories
There are a few things to remember before adding a story to your feed.
Namely:
- The history storage period is 1 day from the moment of its loading. That is, 24 hours after the material is posted, the video will be automatically deleted. This is accepted so as not to overload the Instagram system.
- For those who want to admire their creation longer, there is a section "Actual". And then 24 hours is not a time limit for your video story. nine0127
- You can add an unlimited number of audio and video files that interest you to stories. This principle will be discussed again below.
- You can not only shoot video material online, but also take the old one from the gallery. Fortunately, the ban on the use of not recent photos was lifted relatively recently.
- For fans of filtered "short films" in the feed, Instagram offers a rather curious editor: add hashtags, dates, geolocation, various emoticons and ears, and also change the tones to cold or warm. nine0127
Knowing these 5 points will allow you to get pretty good and interesting stories for users.
So be sure to pay attention to them.
Story cycles what is the trick
Let's move on to an equally interesting topic - what are these “short men” in the feed for? There are 3 areas in which stories on Instagram are most often used:
- Attracting followers. And besides, absolutely free. This is due to the fact that a timely set hashtag and geolocation allow you to get into social networks “recommended” by many users. A simple posting does not entail such a number of new subscribers. nine0127
- Increasing the reach of the audience on Instagram. Upon reaching the bar of 10,000 followers, the system allows you to leave various links on stories. For example, for an advertising product. Accordingly, more views more buyers.
- Display "short film" for all subscribers. Regular posts that only appear on certain followers lose out again.
The conclusion on all points suggests one: videos are needed to get promoted on the social network Instagram.
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How story loops work
Let's take a closer look at how to use multiple 15-second videos to promote your Instagram profile or ideas:
- Introduce users to your daily routine, for example, at work or at home. Subscribers who are interested in one video will go to your page in the hope of seeing the next.
- Conduct an online broadcast. For example, to show live to potential clients how a master class is going on in your studio. This is likely to encourage people to attend similar events in the future. nine0127
- For advertising new products. Good product advertising is the key to a successful business. Therefore, put your whole soul into your “short film” and expect a large influx of followers.
Adding multiple stories
So, let's move on to the main thing - how to create multiple stories on Instagram.
Everything is done easily and simply:
- additions from two or more photos;
- uploads from two or more videos.
Let's figure out how to do this for each item in more detail. nine0003
Note. In short videos, you can combine not only photo + photo and video + video, but also photo + video.
Adding multiple photos via camera or gallery
It doesn't take much effort to add multiple photos to your Instagram story. All you need is:
- Open the Instagram app on your phone and sign in. To do this, use your standard login (username/phone number/email) and password.
- Swipe the screen with your finger from left to right or click on your profile picture located at the top of the feed. This will allow you to switch to stories mode. nine0127
- Swipe again, but from the bottom up - your media gallery will appear.
- Hold one photo and tick the desired images.
- Tap on the "Next" button.
- Process material. More on this in the section below.
- Continue.
- Select the category in which stories will be visible: for best friends or for all subscribers.
- Click Share.
Done. Now you have published several mini-stories in one big video. nine0003
Good to know. To delete one of the photos in the "short film" you do not need to get rid of the entire video. It is enough to look through the stories to the desired picture, and then click on the "three dots" in the lower right corner of the screen. Then, respectively - "Delete".
Adding several videos
To upload several videos to one story, we proceed almost similarly to the previous algorithm of actions. Namely:
- Launch the Instagram program on your gadget. Log in to your personal profile. nine0127
- Scroll the page from left to right to open edit mode.
- Open the gallery and pinch one video. Check the second box if required.
- Select "Next" and filter the material.
- Decide on the category of followers that your "short man" will see and publish.
Interesting. Please note that each mini-story will be 15 seconds long. Therefore, if one video lasts 21 seconds, then it will be divided into two - 15 and 6 seconds, respectively. nine0003
The second option for publishing a video differs in that you can not get it from the device's memory, but record it fresh. That is, in the video editing mode, hold down the white round button and do not release until you record the full “movie”. The system will automatically divide it into "short films" of the required duration.
Features of adding on iPhone and Android
The basic principle of how to upload several stories at once on "apple" and "alien" is completely identical: the same icons, the same steps according to the instructions.
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However, the only thing that may differ is the interface on different versions of operating systems. That is, the icons may look the same, but not located at the top of the screen, but, for example, at the bottom.
The process of processing stories
It has been said above more than once that processing the footage is also important for promoting your profile. Therefore, we will pay special attention to this. The following tools are provided for editing in the application:
- Filters. Scrolling left or right on the added photo or video, you can make the picture brighter and more colorful, or, conversely, black and white. nine0127
- Effects. By clicking on the smiley among the top icons, you can add the effect of kisses, an old movie, or even superimpose a cat's face on your portrait.
- Geolocation, hashtags, emoticons, etc. All this can be found by clicking on the button "pages with a folded corner." The added icon can be deleted by holding and dragging it to the trash icon.
- Drawing. By selecting the “pencil” icon, you can draw something on the image yourself.
- Text. If you need to write something, but did not find it in the menu from item 3 of our list, then click on the two letters "Aa" at the top of the screen, select the color and size. nine0127
Note. After the video is loaded, it will have a red outline. This means you haven't watched it yet. The read story has a gray stroke.
Why can't add another story
If you can't publish a second story on Instagram, then there may be two reasons:
- Technical problems on the service. To solve it, you need to restart the application. If this does not help, wait 15 minutes and repeat the previous step. nine0127
- An old version of the Instagram app that doesn't have the stories feature. Updating the program in Google Play or the AppStore will help fix this problem.
Important. If all of the above did not help, contact Instagram technical support.
To do this, in the settings in the "Help" section, click on the "Report a problem" line.
How to complete the story in the feed
If you only need to complete the story on Instagram, then everything is much simpler. The step-by-step instructions below will help you:
- Launch Insta.
- Long press the icon of an existing history.
- Select "Add" from the menu that appears.
- Decide on the file: video / photo, old from the gallery / take a new one.
- Tap on the "Your story" icon in the lower left corner.
How to add multiple individual stories to Instagram
- Access Instagram on your device. Sign in.
- Tap on the avatar at the top of the screen.
