Instagram Adds Support for Different-Sized Photos and Text In Carousels

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Instagram has rolled out updates for Carousels. A new Resize option is available during post-editing, allowing users to select the 'Original' option to share photos in their original dimensions, including those of different sizes (e.g., portrait, landscape), without altering their dimensions. In addition, some users can access a native text tool to add text to images in carousels.

Why It Matters: Carousels are a popular format for creators on Instagram, but they haven't reached their full potential due to limitations around sharing photos of different sizes. They were previously limited to photos of the same size, which often resulted in awkward cropping when combining portrait and landscape photos.

The Resize option allows users to combine photos of different sizes while preserving their original composition and framing. Despite its simplicity and high demand, it's surprising that it took years to become available. While it is currently limited to certain users, it has generated considerable excitement, as seen from the reactions on Threads and LinkedIn.

The new text addition feature brings Instagram's carousels closer to TikTok Notes, giving creators another avenue for creative expression.