Adding a picture from your gallery to a Facebook post is a great way to make your posts more visual and engaging. Pictures allow you to share moments and memories with friends and family on Facebook. The process is simple and only takes a few taps once you know where to go.
Locate the Photo You Want to Post
The first step is to find and select the photo in your device’s gallery that you want to post. Here is how to do it:
- Open the Photos or Gallery app on your device. This is where all the photos you’ve taken are stored.
- Browse and locate the photo you want to post. Tap on it to open the photo.
- Once you’ve opened the photo, tap on the share button. It is usually represented by an arrow pointing upward out of a box.
- A sharing menu will open up. Look for the Facebook option and tap on it.
Tapping the Facebook share option will prepare that photo to be posted directly to Facebook. The Facebook app on your device should then open up with the photo ready to post.
Creating the Facebook Post
Once the Facebook app opens with your selected photo, you just need to create the actual post. Here is how:
- At the top where it says “Say something about this photo…”, type in your caption or message you want to share along with the photo.
- You can tag people in the photo by tapping on their faces. Type @ and select their name from the list.
- Choose where you want to post – your timeline, a friend’s timeline, a Facebook page you manage, or a Facebook group.
- If posting to your timeline, use the audience selector to choose who can see the post – public, friends, etc.
- When ready, tap on the Post button to share your photo to Facebook!
And that’s it! The photo will be posted to your selected destination on Facebook along with your caption and tags.
Posting Photos on Facebook Using the Web Browser
The above steps work great if posting directly from your mobile device. However, you can also post photos to Facebook from a desktop web browser. Here is how:
- Go to www.facebook.com and log in to your account.
- Click on the box that says “What’s on your mind?” at the top. This is where you create posts.
- Click on the Photo/Video button in that box. It looks like a little landscape image.
- A window will pop up allowing you to upload a photo from your computer. Select the photo you want to use.
- Once uploaded, the photo will appear in your post. Type your caption as needed.
- When ready, click Post to share your photo to Facebook through the web browser.
The process works very similarly whether posting from mobile or web browser. Locate the photo, create the post, add a caption, and share!
Posting Multiple Photos at Once
If you want to share multiple photos to Facebook in one post, that is easy to do as well. Here is how to select multiple photos:
- From the upload window when creating the post, click on Select Photos and Videos instead of the single photo icon.
- This will open your computer’s folders. Navigate to the photos you want to use.
- Click on the first photo, then Ctrl + click on each additional photo to select multiple files.
- Click Open once you’ve selected all the photos you want to use.
- This will attach the photos to your post. Add your caption and post normally.
The multiple photo posts create a nice collage effect when shared to Facebook. You can select up to 100 photos to share in one post.
Editing Photos Before Posting
If you want to edit or modify a photo before posting to Facebook, you have a couple options:
- Use an editing app on your mobile device like Snapseed to edit the photo, then save and post the edited version to Facebook.
- Open the photo on your computer in an editing program like Photoshop or GIMP. Edit and save the photo, then upload the edited photo to Facebook.
- Facebook also gives you some basic editing options right in the post window. Just click on the photo and use tools like crop, filter, text, etc.
Editing can allow you to make minor improvements before sharing to Facebook. Make sure to save/re-export the photo before posting so that the edited version is what gets shared.
Creating Facebook Photo Albums
In addition to posting photos directly to your Facebook timeline, you can also upload photos to create albums. Here is how:
- Go to your profile on Facebook and select the Photos section.
- Click on the + Add Photos/Videos button to start creating a new album.
- Select the photos from your computer you want to add. Click Open when finished.
- The album creation window will open. Give your album a name and description.
- Click Post when done. This will create the new photo album.
- You can now share the album with friends or on your timeline as needed.
Photo albums are useful for grouping similar photos from an event or time period. They make it easier to manage and share relevant photos with friends.
Using Facebook Photo Post Best Practices
Here are some best practices to follow when posting photos to Facebook:
- Choose high quality photos – Post clear, bright photos that people will want to look at.
- Find the best angle – Pick a viewpoint that highlights the subject well.
- Use relevant captions – Write captions that provide context and engage your audience.
- Utilize tags – Tag any people who appear in the photos to notify them.
- Post consistently – Share photos from events soon after they occur.
- Add alt text – Provide a text description of the photo for accessibility.
- Mind your audience – Know who will see your post based on chosen audience.
Following these tips will help you share great photos that resonate with your friends and followers on Facebook.
Troubleshooting Facebook Photo Posting Issues
If you are having trouble posting photos to Facebook, here are some troubleshooting steps to try:
- Restart the Facebook app and try again.
- Check your internet connection and make sure you have a strong signal.
- Clear the app cache and data history in your device settings.
- Make sure you have enough storage space for the photos on your device.
- Update the Facebook app and iOS/Android to latest versions.
- Log out then log back in to Facebook app.
- Try posting from a web browser instead of the mobile app.
Working through these common troubleshooting tips will often resolve any issues posting photos to Facebook. Contact Facebook support if the problems persist.
Conclusion
Posting photos from your gallery to Facebook is easy to do from both mobile and desktop. Find the photo you want to share, create a new post in Facebook, add your caption and tags, choose your audience, and post! You can also upload multiple photos at once, edit photos before posting, create photo albums, and follow best practices to share visually engaging posts.
Now that you know how to easily add photos from your gallery, you can start sharing more great visual content and memories on Facebook. Photos help capture the moment and bring your posts to life.