{"id":40332,"date":"2022-07-30T15:23:09","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T15:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=40332"},"modified":"2022-07-30T15:23:10","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T15:23:10","slug":"how-to-post-pictures-on-facebook-from-your-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-pictures-on-facebook-from-your-phone","title":{"rendered":"How to Post Pictures on Facebook From Your Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e2f9a5c1682\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e2f9a5c1682\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e2f9a5c1682\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-pictures-on-facebook-from-your-phone\/#How_to_Post_Pictures_on_Facebook_From_Your_Phone\" title=\"How to Post Pictures on Facebook From Your Phone\">How to Post Pictures on Facebook From Your Phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-pictures-on-facebook-from-your-phone\/#JPEG_produces_better_results_than_PNG\" title=\"JPEG produces better results than PNG\">JPEG produces better results than PNG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-pictures-on-facebook-from-your-phone\/#Instagram_post_size_of_1080_x_720_also_works\" title=\"Instagram post size of 1080 x 720 also works\">Instagram post size of 1080 x 720 also works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-pictures-on-facebook-from-your-phone\/#Specifying_which_image_to_use_as_the_image_thumbnail\" title=\"Specifying which image to use as the image thumbnail\">Specifying which image to use as the image thumbnail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-pictures-on-facebook-from-your-phone\/#Sharing_a_shared_link_in_a_web_browser\" title=\"Sharing a shared link in a web browser\">Sharing a shared link in a web browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-post-pictures-on-facebook-from-your-phone\/#Adding_multiple_photos_to_a_post\" title=\"Adding multiple photos to a post\">Adding multiple photos to a post<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Post_Pictures_on_Facebook_From_Your_Phone\"><\/span>How to Post Pictures on Facebook From Your Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"height:auto; margin:0px 10px; width:auto; max-width:30% max-height:388px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/7HGTISx.png\" align=\"right\" alt=\"how to post pictures on facebook\"> <\/p>\n<p>When using Facebook, you can upload images directly from your phone gallery, unless your phone is limited to its photo storage space. You can also add filters to your photos, such as Winter or Vintage, to change its appearance. In addition to changing the color, these filters also make your picture look older, making it appear more nostalgic. Just be sure to select the proper size for your photo before uploading it. This article will show you how to post photos using your phone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JPEG_produces_better_results_than_PNG\"><\/span>JPEG produces better results than PNG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many people are confused by the difference between PNG and JPEG when they post pictures on Facebook. While PNG is the standard format, many modern image formats can produce better results. JPEG and its XL version both have the potential to compress images up to 6x more efficiently. But which one is better for Facebook? Here are some of the pros and cons of each format.<\/p>\n<p>JPEG was developed by the Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) in 1986. It was created to display pictures with millions of colors and is especially well-suited to high compression. While PNG images may be larger than JPEGs after optimization, JPEG files suffer only small quality losses. For most purposes, you&#8217;ll want to use JPEG when posting pictures on Facebook.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instagram_post_size_of_1080_x_720_also_works\"><\/span>Instagram post size of 1080 x 720 also works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you want to post a picture on Instagram, you need to make sure you use the best quality resolution available. The Instagram post size is 1080 x 720 pixels, but this same resolution will also work for posting pictures on Facebook. However, if you want your picture to be the largest on the app, you can use a smaller resolution. To get the best quality, make sure you center important elements in your image and upload it at a resolution of 1080 x 720 pixels.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal size for Instagram images is now 1080 x 720 pixels. While this still works well for posting pictures on Facebook, you may want to use a smaller resolution, because Instagram compresses the images for mobile devices. However, if you prefer to use a higher resolution, you can also use the following settings:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specifying_which_image_to_use_as_the_image_thumbnail\"><\/span>Specifying which image to use as the image thumbnail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered how to specify which image to use as the image thumbnail when you post pictures on Facebook, you&#8217;re not alone. This is the most important feature that you can add to your posts to ensure that they are as visually appealing as possible. Facebook has been using the open graph meta tags for years to determine the preview options for images. If you&#8217;re posting a link to your website, you can still use the default options, or specify your own preferred image thumbnail.<\/p>\n<p>One simple way to fix this issue is to upload a custom image to Facebook and make that the image you post the link to have the thumbnail appear. If you want to post a picture to your page, make sure to upload a high-resolution image that is 200 pixels wide. In case you&#8217;re having trouble, Facebook has an object debugger, which you can use to identify the problem. Once you find the image that&#8217;s not in the right size, you can try posting the link again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharing_a_shared_link_in_a_web_browser\"><\/span>Sharing a shared link in a web browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To share a shared link on Facebook, go to a website and look for the sharing button, which looks like a white &#8220;f&#8221; on a blue background. Click it and Facebook should pop up in a new window. Next, enter your Facebook login information, including your email address and password, and navigate to the content you want to share. If the sharing button does not appear, copy the link instead.<\/p>\n<p>To open a shared link on Facebook in a different browser, go to the Facebook app and go to the settings screen. From there, select the &#8220;Open in web browser&#8221; option. If it doesn&#8217;t appear there, you might have to go to Facebook&#8217;s website and change it. There&#8217;s no official explanation for the change. Facebook has changed URL-schemes several times, so you might want to check your Facebook app settings regularly to see if this option reappears.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adding_multiple_photos_to_a_post\"><\/span>Adding multiple photos to a post<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adding multiple photos to a post on a Facebook wall is easy when you know how to upload them from your computer. First, open the Instagram app. Tap the plus sign in the top left corner. Then, swipe down to see the &#8220;Post&#8221; tab. Then, tap &#8220;Select multiple.&#8221; The multiple button may be hidden on some devices. If so, you can bring it back by holding the photo. Once you have selected several photos, tap &#8220;Add to post.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve selected the desired photos, click &#8220;Add photos\/videos.&#8221; Once the post is prepared, select the photos you want to add. 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