How do I delete a picture on Instagram?

To delete a picture on Instagram, the process varies slightly depending on whether you are deleting a single photo from a carousel post or deleting an entire post. Here are the steps for both scenarios:

Deleting a Single Photo from an Instagram Carousel

If you want to delete one photo from a carousel post that contains three or more photos, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Carousel Post:

   • Open Instagram, go to your profile, and find the carousel post you want to edit.
   • Tap the three dots icon on the top right corner of the screen.

2. Edit the Post:

   • From the menu, tap Edit134.

3. Select the Photo to Delete:

   • Swipe to the photo you want to delete.
   • Tap the garbage bin icon that appears in the top left corner134.

4. Confirm Deletion:

   • Instagram will ask if you are sure you want to delete the image. Tap Delete to confirm134.

5. Save the Changes:

   • After deleting the photo, tap Done in the top right corner to save the edit134.

Note:

• You cannot delete a photo from a carousel with only two photos; it must have three or more photos1.

Deleting an Entire Instagram Post

If you want to delete an entire Instagram post, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Post:

   • Open Instagram, go to your profile, and find the post you want to delete.
   • Tap the post to open it.

2. Access the Menu:

   • Tap the three dots icon on the top right corner of the screen.

3. Delete the Post:

   • From the menu, tap Delete.
   • Confirm the deletion when prompted2.

Restoring a Deleted Photo

If you have deleted a photo from a carousel and want to restore it, you can do so within 30 days:

1. Go to Your Activity:

   • Tap the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of your profile, then select Your activity.

2. Access Recently Deleted:

   • Scroll down and select Recently Deleted.

3. Restore the Photo:

   • Find the photo you want to restore, select it, and tap Restore on the pop-up menu.
   • Confirm the restoration when prompted134.