Instagram Post and Carousel Preview

Write the post and carousel, add a picture and see it the way Instagram shows it, before you publish. Your text and pictures stay on your device.

155 characters
Profile picture
Post images (swipe)

Choose up to 10 to preview a carousel.

Pictures are shown from your device and are never uploaded.

Instagram preview
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yourname • 1h
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yourname Sunday reset: slow coffee, a clean desk and one plan for the week. Save this for the next time you need a fresh start. #sundayreset #weeklyplan #deskdecor
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Click “see more” in the preview to open the full post. The cut-off is a close match to the app, but each app changes its layout now and then.

How to use the Instagram Post and Carousel Preview

  1. Write or paste your text. The preview updates as you type.
  2. Add your name, username and, if you like, a profile picture and a post image.
  3. Switch between phone and computer width, and between light and dark.
  4. Check where the text is cut (about two lines in the feed) and rewrite until the first lines work on their own.

At a glance

Limit2,200 characters per caption
Cut in the feedabout two lines in the feed
ViewsPhone and computer width, light and dark
PrivacyText and pictures stay in your browser

Good to know

  • Captions are cut after about two lines in the feed, followed by "more".
  • The preview is a close mock-up, not a copy of the app. Apps change their layout, fonts and cut-off points from time to time, so treat it as a guide.
  • Numbers for likes, comments and views are sample figures.

Questions

Where does an Instagram caption get cut?

In the feed only the first lines of the caption show, then "more". Put the main point and any call to action in the first line.

What picture shape does the preview use?

A portrait 4:5 frame, the tallest shape the feed shows in full. Square and landscape pictures show with more space around them.

Are my pictures uploaded?

No. The pictures are shown straight from your device and are never sent anywhere.

More social media tools

Need a picture for the post? Try the image resizer or image cropper.

CalcMaster is not affiliated with LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky or TikTok. The names are used only to say which app a tool is made for. The previews are our own mock-ups.