Sending multiple pictures at one time is easy with most phones, email services, and social media platforms. The key is to select and attach all the photos you want to send before hitting send. Here are some quick tips for sending multiple photos at once on popular services.
Sending Multiple Photos in Text Messages
Most text messaging apps make it simple to send multiple photos in one message. On an iPhone with the default Messages app:
- Open a message thread and tap the Photos icon above the keyboard.
- Select all the photos you want to send from your camera roll.
- Tap Done in the upper right corner once you’ve selected your photos.
- The photos will attach and you can hit Send.
On an Android phone, the steps are very similar in the Messages app:
- Open a message thread and tap the Attachment icon.
- Select Media Provider.
- Tap the images you want to attach.
- Hit Send when done.
The number of photos you can send at once varies by device and app, but you’re usually limited to about 10 photos per message.
Sending Multiple Photos by Email
Email services also let you easily attach multiple photos to a single email. In Gmail (desktop):
- Compose a new email message.
- Click the Attach files button below the subject line.
- Select all the photos to attach and click Open.
- The photos will attach to your email.
- Send the email when ready.
On the Gmail app:
- Compose a new email.
- Tap the Attachment icon (a paperclip).
- Tap Image and select your photos.
- Tap Done and send the email.
Most other email services like Outlook and Yahoo Mail have a similar process. The main limit is your email account’s attachment size limit, which is usually at least 25 MB.
Posting Multiple Photos on Social Media
Social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter also make it easy to share multiple photos in a single post or message.
On Instagram:
- Tap + to create a new post.
- Select all the photos you want to include.
- Tap Next and edit/caption the post.
- Post when ready.
On Facebook:
- Create a new post.
- Tap Photo/Video below the text box.
- Select up to 20 photos and tap Open.
- Add a caption and post.
On Twitter:
- Tap the Tweet composer icon.
- Tap the Media icon and select up to 4 photos.
- Add your text and tweet.
Most social networks limit you to 10-20 photos per post to control file sizes and prevent spamming. You can always create multiple posts if needed.
Using Bulk Upload Sites and Tools
If you need to share a very large batch of photos, it can be tedious to attach them all one post or message at a time. Some helpful options include:
- Photo sharing sites – Upload an entire album to a site like Flickr or Imgur, then share the link. Great for sharing lots of photos with no limits.
- Cloud storage – Upload a folder of photos to a service like Dropbox or Google Drive and share a download link.
- Compression tools – Use a zip file tool to compress lots of photos into one zip folder, then share the zip.
These options allow you to easily share even hundreds of photos in one go!
Troubleshooting Tips
Problems sometimes arise when trying to send multiple photos. Here are some troubleshooting tips:
Photos won’t attach properly
- Make sure you have enough storage space for large attachments on your device.
- Check the file size and resolution of photos. Compress large files if needed.
- Restart your device and app to clear any glitches.
Can’t select multiple photos
- Update your app – old versions may lack multi-select.
- Clear your app cache/data and try again.
- Check if your device OS or app settings restrict multiple attachments.
Recipients can’t view photos
- Compress photos that exceed file size limits for the service.
- Confirm the recipient’s device, email, and app supports photo attachments.
- Use a bulk sharing site if the service restricts multiple attachments.
Apps That Allow Multi-Photo Select
Here is a table showing some popular apps and platforms that support attaching multiple photos to a message or post:
| App/Service | Maximum Photos Per Message/Post |
|---|---|
| Apple Messages | 10 |
| 30 | |
| Messenger | 10 |
| 10 | |
| 4 | |
| Gmail (email) | 25 MB limit |
| Outlook | 20 |
| 20 |
Conclusion
Sending multiple photos at once is a simple process on most smartphones, email, and social media platforms. The key steps are selecting all your desired photos first, then attaching them before sending your message or post. Bulk upload sites can also help share very large batches of photos. With the right tools and apps, you can easily attach entire photo albums in just a few taps.