2 Simple Methods for Uploading Photos to Facebook: Mobile & Computer

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Easily post pictures to Facebook from your phone or computer
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Do you want to share a picture with your friends on Facebook? Uploading your photo isn't difficult whether you're using the website on your computer or the mobile app on your phone or tablet! This wikiHow article teaches you how to add photos from your phone, tablet, or computer to your Facebook page.

Things You Should Know

  • Using the mobile app on Android or iOS, tap the "Image" icon in your news feed, then select "Done/Next" and post the photo.
  • Using the website on your Windows or Mac computer has similar steps: click the "Image" icon, then use the file manager to upload your pictures.
  • For either method, select your privacy using "Friends," "Friends of Friends," or "Public" then click or tap "Post."
Method 1
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Using the Mobile App

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    It's a dark blue app with a white "f." This will open your Facebook News Feed if you're logged into Facebook on your phone or tablet.
    • If you aren't logged into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) and password to continue.
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    If you just want to post pictures on your own page, you can stay on the News Feed page. [1]
    • To visit a friend's page, either enter their name into the search bar and then tap their name, or find their name in the News Feed and tap it.
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    You'll see this "Image" icon to the right of the "What's on your mind?" box.
    • If you don't see the icon, tap inside the "What's on your mind?" field and tap Photo/Video .
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    Tap each photo you'd like to upload to select multiple photos at once.
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    It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. This will create a post draft with your photos attached.
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    You can add text to the post by typing in the "Say something about this…" (or "these photos") box, or you can add more photos by either tapping Add more at the bottom or by tapping the green landscape icon at the bottom of the screen and then tapping Photo/Video .
    • Since you're posting on a friend's wall, all their friends will also be able to see it. Your friend can edit the post to change who can see it.
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    It's in the top-right corner of the screen. This will create your post and upload the attached photos to Facebook. [2]
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Method 2
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Using a Computer

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    Go https://www.facebook.com . If logged in, this will take you to your Facebook News Feed.
    • If you aren't logged into Facebook, enter your email address and password to continue.
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    If you just want to post pictures on your own page, you can stay on the News Feed page.
    • To visit a friend's page, either enter their name into the search bar and then click their name, or find their name in the News Feed and click it.
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    This option is just below the "What's on your mind?" text box near the top of the page. Clicking it invokes a pop-up window.
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    You can drag and drop pictures from your file manager or desktop or click the Add Photos/Videos text to open your file manager (Finder for Mac or File Explorer for Windows).
    • If you're uploading multiple pictures, hold Ctrl (or ⌘ Command on a Mac) while clicking to select each one you click. [3]
    • If your computer doesn't open your default Pictures folder, you'll first need to select it from the left-hand pane.
    • Click Open to add your photos to the post's draft.
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    You can add more photos by clicking Add Photos/Videos near the top of the post window, or you can add text to the post by typing in the "Say something about this photo" (or "these photos") box. [4]
    • Since you're posting on a friend's wall, all their friends will be able to see it as well. Your friend can edit the post to change who can see it. If you are uploading a picture on your own profile and want to make it public, click the audience button at the top of the post.
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    It's at the bottom of the post window. Doing so will upload your picture(s) to your selected Facebook page. [5]
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    When I add my picture to get ready to post it cuts some of the area off but when I click to edit it-it then shows the whole thing. Will it post in full or be cut off?
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    You're seeing a smaller preview. The image will not be cut off until you actually crop it. The entire picture will be posted.
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    When I select 2 or more pictures, why is the same comment posted to all?
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    It may be a device glitch. You may need to update your software. Also try shutting your phone off, then turning it back on and delete the app history. Or try to delete the app and then reinstall it.
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    How can I upload picture without anyone but me seeing it?
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    There's a setting saying ''who gets to see this post'' or similar. Click it and select ''Only Me''. Then it's private.
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