Key Takeaways
- Instagram’s newest update allows users to preview how their new post will look on their grid before posting it.
- Can help personal and business accounts curate an Instagram aesthetic and plan out the order and layout of pictures.
- If the preview feature is not yet available for some, users can use third-party apps like ‘Feed Preview’ or ‘Later’ for grid planning and post scheduling.
Once upon a time, you used to have to download a separate app to preview how your potential new Instagram post would look on your Instagram grid. Luckily, those days are in the past. Finally, the day has come when you can preview how your new post will look on your grid before posting it.
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Instagram seems to be slowly rolling out this new feature in the latest updates of the app, so it may not be available to every user just yet, but if you’re one of the lucky early users to get this feature, I’ll walk you through exactly how to take advantage of it.
How to preview your post on your grid before posting it
- Go to the plus symbol in the middle of the bottom bar on the app to create a new post.
- Select the pictures you want to post.
- Hit ‘Next.’
- Click on the writing under the photos that says ‘Show Preview.’
- If you don’t see the writing, there may be an eye-shaped symbol on the top right-hand side of your screen that will also allow you to preview your post.
- Preview your post on your grid.
Why is this new Instagram update important?
If Instagram isn’t one of your most-used apps, this update may not be in your highlight reel, but for those who care about curating an Instagram aesthetic, then this feature changes the game. Previewing how your post will look on your grid before you post it will help users decide which order to post them in, along with which pictures go with your chosen aesthetic and which don’t.
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While I’m very in the middle when it comes to caring about an Instagram aesthetic, I always like to see if the photo I want to post matches the vibe of the other pictures on my grid.
What if I don’t have the option to see a preview of my Instagram grid before posting?
Not everyone may have the option to see a preview of their grid just yet. If you still want to plan out your grid, I recommend downloading the ‘Feed Preview’ app for basic Instagram grid planning or, for more in depth Instagram post planning, I recommend the ‘Later’ app. Both apps are available on iOS or Android.
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When will grid preview feature be accessible to everyone?
Instagram has yet to officially announce when everyone will have access to the feature, but based on previous update roll-outs, I imagine within the next couple of available updates everyone will gain access.
What other features can users access in Instagram’s new update?
Instagram users can now share feed posts with just those who are currently on their Close Friends story, edit photos with filters normally only available on Instagram stories, and add music to any type of post.
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Keep in mind that when you share a photo on your Instagram feed just for your Close Friends, other people on your Close Friends’ story will be able to figure out who else is on the story based on who likes the photo. So, if you have any exes you’re secretly keeping on your Close Friends story and don’t want others on your Close Friends list seeing this, I recommend either removing them or just not taking advantage of the new feature.
Best phones for taking, posting, and viewing Instagram photos
If you want to upgrade your photos this holiday season, you should invest in a new phone to help get Instagram-worthy pictures. Here are our top picks:
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple’s newest flagship Pro phone features a gorgeous 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display perfect for viewing photos, a stellar front and back camera suite, and earned a perfect score in our hands-on review.
Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung’s compact flagship, the Galaxy S23 features a premium camera suite and 5.1-inch AMOLED display. Both the camera and screen are perfect for content capture and consumption, according to our video expert, Cam Bunton, in his hands-on review.
Google Pixel 8 Pro
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A game-changing camera experience on the newest Pixels, brings the Google device up to the big leagues with Apple and Samsung cameras. Capture is excellent, and the additional skills offered through Magic Editor are fun and user-friendly.
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