Instagram: How to Delete a Single Item From a Carousel Post

This feature is available for posts with three or more images or videos

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Instagram introduced the ability to delete a single item from a carousel post containing three or more images or videos. Our guide will show you how to delete a single image or video from a carousel post.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram application on iOS.

Step 1: Tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the carousel post you want to edit.



Screenshot of an Instagram carousel post with a red arrow pointing at the three dots in the top-right corner of the post

Step 2: Tap “Edit.”



Screenshot of the "Three Dots" menu for an Instagram carousel post with a red arrow pointing at "Edit"

Step 3: Swipe from right to left on your carousel post to navigate to the image or video you want to delete.


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