Instagram is rolling out a feature that lets users reorder photos and videos in a carousel even after the post has been published. The update was shared via Instagram’s creator page, confirming that users no longer need to delete and repost content just to fix the order.
Until now, once a carousel was posted, its sequence was locked. If a photo or video appeared in the wrong place, the only option was to delete the entire post and upload it again correctly. The company said this was not only inconvenient but also meant losing engagement, such as likes and comments.
Instagram reorder carousel feature: Details
The company said in its post, “Starting today, you can reorder photos and videos in your carousel posts after publishing them. With a simple long-press and drag, you no longer need to delete and re-upload your content.”
Instagram further said that reordering a carousel will not affect engagement. Likes and comments remain intact, so users will not lose traction on their posts while making changes. At the same time, the company clarified a limitation. While users can reorder or remove existing items in a carousel, they still cannot add new media after publishing.
As with most Instagram updates, this feature is rolling out gradually. If users do not see it yet, it should become available in the coming days.
Here’s how to reorder a carousel post:
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Go to your Instagram profile and open a carousel post -
Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner -
Select “Edit” -
Long-press a photo or video and drag it to reorder -
(This long press works similarly to how you do the sequencing before publishing)
