How do I take a photo or upload a photo?

Tap at the bottom of the app to start taking and sharing your photos!
Once you've taken a photo or selected one from your phone, you can add effects or filters and a caption before sharing. Keep in mind that you can't take photos when viewing Instagram on a desktop computer or browser.
Use the diagram below to explore the camera screen:
  1. Cancel will close the camera and bring you back to where you were in the app
  2. Tap to switch the photo grid on/off
  3. Tap to switch between the front-facing and back-facing camera
  4. Tap to choose between always using your phone's flash, auto detecting flash or never using flash
  5. Tap here to select a photo from your library
  6. Tap the shutter button to capture your photo
  7. Tap the video icon to record video