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.
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Update 26 September 2025