Instructions for using the ultra-wide angle camera on Instagram

Instagram camera now supports ultra-wide mode for taking photos and videos on the app. While the phone's native camera app can also take great photos in ultra-wide mode, many users prefer to use Instagram's filters. This results in unique photos with a variety of filters. Here's a guide to using the ultra-wide camera on Instagram.

Instructions for using the ultra-wide angle camera on Instagram

Step 1:

On the Instagram interface, you post a Story, click on the avatar and select the Story section to record a video or take a photo.

Step 2:

Now you will only use 2 fingers to zoom the screen, switch to ultra-wide mode to rotate the camera or take photos.

If you close and reopen the Instagram camera, the interface will reopen in normal mode instead of ultra-wide angle.

Marvin Fry

Update 26 September 2025