How to Add Images to Your Tweets on Twitter: Simple Guide

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Everything to know about posting pics with tweets
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Do you have pictures you want to post on X, formerly Twitter? You can post tweets with images that are up to 5 MB in size in the JPEG, PNG, and GIF formats. You can also post pictures when you reply to other people's tweets. Here's how to add images to your tweets on X (Twitter) using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Quick Steps

  1. Click the Media icon on a new post or reply.
  2. Find and select the image you want to add.
  3. Click Open .
  4. Add a caption text, hashtags, or other details.
  5. Click Post .
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Posting Images on Twitter via Your Computer

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  1. Go to the X website . You can use any desktop web browser to add images to your tweets. If you aren't already logged into your X account, do so now.
  2. 2
    Find the post box. This is at the top of your main feed. You'll see " What's happening? " in a text box along with a few post options. [1]
    • If you want to upload an image as a reply to someone else's post, find the post. Then, click the message bubble icon to open the reply window.
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    Click the "Media" icon. This is the square with a sun and a mountain. Your computer's file navigator will open.
  4. If you don't already have the image on your computer, you'll need to save it to your device first.
    • Alternatively, double-click the image to open it.
    • If you want to add more photos, hold CTRL (Windows) or CMD (Mac) as you click. Otherwise, you can click the Media icon again and select another image.
  5. Enter text, hashtags, emojis, or other content to accompany your image, if desired. Adding tags is a great way to increase visibility on your posts.
    • You can even edit the photos in X. Click the paintbrush icon at the top-left corner of the picture to open the image editor.
    • If you only want to give certain people the ability to reply, click the globe icon and select: Accounts you follow , Verified accounts , or Only accounts you mention . Otherwise, everyone can reply by default.
  6. Once you're satisfied with your post details, you can post it. It may take a moment for the post to appear on your feed.
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Posting Images on Twitter via Mobile

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  1. If you don't already have the app installed, you can download it for iPhone or iPad from the App Store or for Android from the Google Play Store .
    • If you aren't already logged into your account, tap Log in and enter your account information to do so now.
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    Tap + to start a new post. This is at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
    • If you want to upload an image as a reply to someone else's post, find the post. Then, tap the message bubble icon to open the reply window.
  3. 3
    Tap the "Media" icon. This is the square with a sun and a mountain. Your device's Gallery or Camera Roll will open.
    • If this is the first time X is accessing your photos, you may need to allow permission.
  4. 4
    Select the photo(s) you want to add. If you select more than one photo, you'll see the number in the top-right corner. The images will appear in the tweet in the order you've chosen.
  5. 5
    Tap Add . This will add the selected images to your post.
  6. 6
    Compose your new tweet. Enter text, hashtags, emojis, or other content to accompany your image, if desired. Adding tags is a great way to increase visibility on your posts and earn followers.
    • You can even edit the photos in X. Tap the paintbrush icon at the bottom-right corner of the photo to open the image editor.
    • If you only want to give certain people the ability to reply, tap the globe icon and select: Accounts you follow , Verified accounts , or Only accounts you mention . Otherwise, everyone can reply by default.
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    Tap Post . Once you're satisfied with your post details, you can post it. It may take a moment for the post to appear on your feed.
    • If you made a mistake, you can delete the post and upload it again.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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    How do I tag people in a photo? To tag people in a picture, start your image post. Before you post, select Tag people underneath your photo. Enter a full name or username, and then tap the user.
    • Alternatively, you can mention someone in your post by typing @ followed by their username. For example, @wikiHow .
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    How do I post pictures from Twitter to Facebook? Since there's no direct way to link your X account to Facebook, you'll need to manually share your post. First, upload your X post. Then, copy the URL (desktop) or tap the Share icon > Copy link (mobile). Then, paste the link into your Facebook post .
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    What kind of images can I post in a tweet? Photos in an X post can be up to 5MB in size. They must be in GIF, JPEG, or PNG format.
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      1. ↑ https://help.x.com/en/using-x/posting-gifs-and-pictures

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