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title: "Instagram Photo Dump [What is it & How to Jump on this Trend]"
description: "Here's all you need to know about the Instagram photo dump trend and how to jump on this trend!"
datePublished: "2023-01-18"
dateUpdated: "2026-08-04"
author: "Alexandra Ceambur"
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postType: "blog"
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The latest Instagram trend is called "photo dump" and the #photodump hashtag has already gained more than 2.5 mil posts! If you're wondering "What even is an Instagram photo dump?" - you're in luck - in this post we'll share some valuable tips and an easy step-by-step guide to help you jump on this trend immediately!

![Instagram photo dump hashtag ](/img/blog/instagram-photo-dump/screenshot-2023-01-17-at-1-15-26-pm.webp){width="1600" height="1253"}

*PS: Don't forget to scroll down till the end to find some cool Instagram caption ideas to go along with your photo dump post!*

## What is an Instagram photo dump?

An Instagram photo dump is technically a [carousel post](/integrations/instagram), where you "dump" or bundle up to 10 photos into a single post. The photo dump trend has become popular among Instagram influencers and celebrities alike because it's very easy and effortless to create. 

## Why is the Instagram photo dump trend popular?

Instagram photo dumps are popular because they:

- Get higher engagement than regular posts
- Are easy to create by selecting a bunch of photos from your phone's camera roll and posting them all at once
- Are a great way to share more details with your audience
- Help you establish a deeper connection with your audience

## How can I do an Instagram photo dump?

There are two methods to create an Instagram photo dump: using your Instagram mobile app or from your desktop. We'll show you both methods below!

### Method #1: How to create an Instagram photo dump post using your mobile Instagram app:

**Step 1:** Choose 2-10 photos from your mobile phone's camera roll

*Tip: You can edit your photos in Lightroom to make them look more appealing by applying the same visual filter to all images.* 

**Step 2**: Open your Instagram app and click on the + button to create a new carousel post

**Step 3**: Select photos 2-10 photos from your camera roll

**Step 4**: Write your caption & then click Publish 

Your photo dump post will be published as a Carousel album.

### Method #2: How to create an Instagram photo dump from a desktop (with Pallyy):

![How to create a instagram photo dump post with Pallyy](/img/blog/instagram-photo-dump/screenshot-2023-01-17-at-1-18-39-pm.webp){width="1218" height="1194"}

**Step 1**: Select 2-10 photos 

**Step 2**: Upload them into Pallyy from your desktop

**Step 3**: Create a new Instagram Carousel post by adding 2-10 photos in your new post

**Step 4**: Write a caption (or try the in-built [*AI Caption Generator on Pallyy*](/tools/instagram-caption-generator)) 

**Step 5**: Schedule the post at a future date or Publish it immediately

*Note: You need an active* [*Pallyy subscription*](/features/publish) *to schedule Instagram carousels.*

## 5 Instagram Photo Dump Captions

Here are some captions to go along with your Instagram photo dump:

1. *"Weekend photo dump. Guess where these photos were taken!"*
2. *"These are the memories I never want to forget. Which photo is your favourite?"*
3. *"Want to make some great memories? Post more unedited pictures."*
4. *"I'm just grateful that moments like these can exist."*
5. *"Behind The Scenes: Just another roundup of my week."*