Every travel blogger, educator and brand marketer just breathed a collective sigh of relief. Instagram’s new update changes the carousel game forever.
What’s the New Instagram Feature?
Instagram has rolled out a new feature called Multiple Captions on a Carousel, allowing creators to add different captions to individual photos and videos within a single carousel post — instead of relying on one caption for the entire set of slides.
The feature was announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri, who said the update aims to ensure audiences get the right information at the right moment as they swipe through each slide.
Instagram ‘s Feature Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Feature Name | Multiple Captions on a Carousel |
| Announced By | Adam Mosseri (Instagram Head) |
| Announced On | June 20, 2026 |
| Who Benefits | Creators, brands, educators, travel bloggers |
| Availability | Gradual rollout — update to latest app version |
| Platform | Instagram (iOS & Android) |
How to Use Multiple Captions on Instagram Carousel
Here’s exactly how to activate and use the new feature:
- Open Instagram and tap the “+” button to create a new post.
- Select multiple photos or videos to create a carousel, then tap Next.
- On the post creation screen, tap the caption area.
- Turn on the “Multiple Captions” toggle.
- Add a unique caption for each individual slide.
- Review and tap Share.
Once live, viewers see the matching caption automatically as they swipe through each slide.
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Why Does This Matter?
The feature is designed to improve storytelling and content discovery. Travel creators can explain each destination separately, educators can add step-by-step instructions slide by slide, and brands can highlight different product features throughout a carousel — making posts far more contextual and engaging.
This is a massive upgrade for content creators who have long had to stuff all their information into a single caption or rely on text overlays. Instagram, with over 2 billion monthly active users, continues to double down on creator-first tools to compete with TikTok and YouTube.
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FAQs
Q: What is Instagram’s Multiple Captions feature for carousel posts?
It’s a new Instagram update that lets creators add a unique, individual caption to each photo or video within a single carousel post, instead of one caption for all slides.
Q: How do I get Instagram’s Multiple Captions feature on my account?
Update Instagram to its latest version on iOS or Android — the feature is rolling out gradually and the toggle appears in the caption area while creating a carousel post.
