Instagram has released a long-awaited feature that allows users to delete a single image or clip from an already uploaded carousel.
Previously, in order to delete one or more images from a grouped carousel, Instagram users would have to delete the whole post and start over. But as of today, users will finally be able to delete single images from groups thanks to an update that is rolling out to iOS users (with an Android update coming soon, too).
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, introduced the new update in a brief Twitter video post and demonstrated how it works on his iPhone. Users simply need to tap to edit the carousel post, swipe across to the image they want to remove, and press the delete button on the top left of the screen.
The update comes four years after Instagram introduced the carousel option for the first time and allowed users to share up to ten photos and videos in a single post. The carousel deletion feature is one that should have been introduced a long time ago and has finally found its way into users phones, Mosseri adds in the video.
Covering ✌️ this week:
– Carousel Deletion (finally!)
– Rage ShakeDid you know about these 💎s? Any other features you’d like me to cover? Let me know 👇 pic.twitter.com/Yx0q4UGFfb
— Adam Mosseri 😷 (@mosseri) November 17, 2021
He also introduced another feature, called “Rage Shake.” As the name suggests, this feature allows users to vigorously shake their phones when Instagram is not working properly. This will cause the app to bring up Instagram’s problem report interface where users can share feedback on any bugs or errors they have encountered.
Mosseri explains that after submitting a report, a team member will take a look at the bug and it will also help the company prioritize problem reports and other things that need to be fixed in the app.
The ability to delete an individual photo out of a carousel is on iOS and coming soon to Android. Mosseri didn’t specify whether the carousel deletion function is already available worldwide or only restricted to users in the United States for now. “Rage Shake” is currently available both on iOS and Android but is limited to users in the United States for now.
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You no longer have to delete an entire post to get rid of an image in an Instagram carousel. Here's how to delete just one photo from the batch...
Previously, if you got carried away while uploading a carousel of images on Instagram, but later regretted posting one of them, you'd be stuck. You would either have to delete the post (the entire carousel of images) or just let it be.
Fortunately, for us who take our Instagram feed very seriously, Instagram's finally paved a way out of this dilemma.
Here's how to delete just a single image from an Instagram carousel.
How to Delete a Single Image From a Carousel on Instagram
When you upload multiple images on Instagram, you can easily remove one from the bunch without needing to delete the entire post.
The feature is quite easy to use. Here are a few simple steps with which you can delete an image from a carousel of images:
- Tap on the three dots on the top right of the post. This will prompt open a menu displaying various options.
- Select Edit.
- Now when you swipe through the images, you will notice a small trashcan icon on the top left of each picture. When you come across the picture you want to remove, simply tap on this.
- Choosing Delete will successfully remove the picture from the carousel.
Limits to the Feature
At launch, the feature is only available for iOS devices. However, since the feature has been highly requested by Instagram users in the past, Instagram head Adam Mosseri has relayed to the press that the feature will make its way onto Android devices.
Additionally, this feature comes with limited functionality, allowing only one image to be deleted per post.
Undoubtedly, the feature will come in handy but to maximize its use, Instagram's developers should roll out an update that is not only supported on Android but also lets users remove multiple images.
More Updates Planned For Instagram
Instagram has a number of updates planned for its app to improve its usability and customer satisfaction.
Hopefully future updates will include the return of a chronological feed and other user-friendly changes.