How to Save, View, and Delete Instagram Drafts

The ability to edit and prepare your Instagram posts ahead of time can provide a great deal of convenience. While there isn't a native option to schedule a post on Instagram, you can edit and save your posts as draughts so that they're ready to post at a later time. We'll show you how to store, view, and delete your Instagram photographs and videos as draughts in this article. Let's get right to it, without further ado.

Note: For the time being, Instagram draughts are an app-only function. While you may publish to Instagram from your computer, the web app does not allow you to create or view Instagram draughts.

How to Save an Instagram Story or a Draft Post

Saving draughts on Instagram is a rather simple procedure. Because the app's layout is same on both Android and iPhone, you may save your photo or video as Instagram draughts on any phone by following the steps below.

1. Open Instagram on your iPhone or Android device. Select Post from the menu that appears after tapping the Plus button in the top right corner.

Alternatively, you can share your photo or video straight from your phone's Gallery app.

2. Tap the Forward arrow in the top right to change your post as needed after selecting the photo or video you want to save as a draught. To continue, hit the Forward arrow once more.

3. On the New Post page, fill up all of the post's details, such as the caption and location. Then, in the top left, hit the Back arrow to return to the editing page. When you tap the Back arrow once more, a prompt will appear, asking if you want to store the post as a draught or delete it. Select the option to save a draught.

That is all there is to it. Instagram has saved your post as a draught. It's vital to note that the Save draught option will only appear if you've made any changes to your article.

How to View and Post Your Instagram Saved Drafts

Until you share or delete your draughts, they remain on your device. Accessing your Instagram draughts to read or post them at any time is just as simple. Continue reading to find out how.

1. Go to your phone's Instagram app. Select Post from the list by tapping the Plus symbol.

2. Next to Gallery, you'll find a Drafts option. To see your draughts, tap on it.

3. Tap the Forward arrow to proceed after selecting the one you want to update or post. Press and hold any Instagram draught to select numerous draughts at once if you want to make a carousel post.

4. You'll be redirected to the post-sharing page, where you can publish the post as usual. Your post will no longer appear in Drafts once it has been published.

How to Delete Instagram Drafts

If you have too many draughts saved, you may want to delete some of them to free up space. To delete your saved Instagram drafts, follow the steps below.

1. Open the Instagram app and select Post by tapping the Plus icon. To see your saved photos and videos, go to the Drafts tab.

2. At the bottom of the screen, select Manage. Select the draughts you want to delete by tapping the pencil symbol in the top right corner.

3. When prompted, tap the right checkbox at the top and select Discard.

And that’s about it. Your stored image or video will be erased.

FAQs

Can anyone view my draughts on Instagram?

No. Until they're published, your draughts are kept secret.

Is it true that my Instagram draughts are preserved on my phone?

Both yes and no. Cache data is used to store draughts on your phone. As a result, they won't show up on your phone's gallery app. However, if you remove and reinstall the programme, all of your Instagram drats will be permanently lost.

From the first draughts to the final broadcasts

Instagram has progressed from being merely a photo-sharing platform by releasing new features and updates on a regular basis. Even now, there are certain crucial functions that the app needs. One of them is the option to schedule posts natively. A potential remedy for this issue is to save your photographs and videos as draughts on Instagram.