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Is there a post you’re not ready to post on Instagram and want to come back to later? Then you can save it as a draft and come back when you have time to add more filters and write the title. Fortunately, using this feature is not difficult once you know the steps to follow.
If you’ve been wondering how to use erasers on Instagram, you’ve come to the right place. As a bonus, learn how long erasers last and how to delete them. Plus, find out where to find saved reels.

How to create and save Instagram drafts on an iPhone
If you use an iPhone and want to learn how to save drafts on Instagram, here’s what you need to do:
- Launch instagram on your phone.

- Play the + icon at the bottom of the screen.

- Take a new photo or upload an existing one using your Library.

- Click on Next.

- Choose filters like glow, contrast, etc

- Tap on Next.

- Click on the Click the back arrowhead in the top left corner of the screen to return to the filters.

- Click on the arrowhead back once more. You will receive a message asking if you want to save the draft. Tap on Save draft.

Note: Please note that saving the draft is only possible if you add Instagram filters to the post, edit it, tag friends, or write a caption. If you just upload the post without all this and go back, Instagram won’t ask you to save the draft.
How to create and save Instagram drafts on an Android phone
If you have an Android phone and want to save drafts on Instagram, here’s what you need to do:
- On your Android smartphone, open instagram.

- Click on the + plus icon towards the top right p of the screen.

- Add a photo from your library, choose multiple imagesor take a camera photo. The “Preview” window is at the top and the gray image is the currently selected file. Tap on the blue right arrow when I finish.

- Choose a filter in the new editing window or leave it as usual. To save a draft, you must have some type of edit to the post in this step or the next. Click on the blue right arrow(Next) once you have made your selection.

- Make some adjustments on the post-editing screen and then click the blue right arrow(next icon) to continue. Some type of editing is needed to get the Draft option (either step 5 or 4).

- About him Save as draft? popup window, choose Save draft.

- Now you will see the Drafts option on the “New Post” screen, which is now saved. You can tap to continue editing when you’re ready. Once completed, tap the blue right arrow(next arrow) to save the post and publish it.

How to access your drafts on Instagram on iPhone/Android
Accessing drafts on Instagram is not that difficult. The steps are the same whether you use an iPhone or an Android.
- Open instagram on your phone.

- Click on the + plus icon at the bottom on iPhone or at the top on Android.

- In your Library, you’ll see “Recents,” which are photos and videos from your mobile phone. you will also see Drafts. Here you can find the saved photo. Tap the “Drafts“To open it.

How to edit your drafts on Instagram
It is possible to edit drafts on Instagram once you upload the photo. To edit them you will follow the same steps as if you were uploading something for the first time. Here is what you need to do:
- Once you open the photo from Drafts, tap Next.

- Tap on Editwhich is below the image and is now blue.

- He Filter turn the page.

How to delete drafts on Instagram
There may be times when you no longer need a draft or want to start over on a post. If you need to delete Instagram drafts, here’s what you need to do:
- Open instagram.

- Play the + plus icon.

- On the right side of Drafts, tap Manage.

- Select Edit.

- Finally, tap Discard and confirm that you want to delete the draft.

As you can see, managing drafts on Instagram is relatively simple. You can save as many as you want and edit them when you need to publish them. Once you finish the editing process, delete the draft to reduce clutter in the “Drafts” space.
Additional Instagram Draft FAQs
Drafts are still a newer feature on Instagram. If you want to know more, keep reading.
How long do Instagram drafts last?
In reality, Instagram drafts don’t have a shelf life. However, some users have complained that their drafts suddenly disappeared. If this happens to you, it is most likely a bug in Instagram. You can contact their support and see if they can help you fix the problem.
Where are my draft Reels on Instagram?
If you have saved a reel on Instagram, how do you access it? Is there a particular location for Instagram Reels or are these types of drafts in the same place as the normal ones? Instagram ensures that all erasers, no matter the type, are easy to use. Therefore, saved Reels are stored in the Drafts p.
How do I recover my drafts?
Unlike posts, which are stored on your Instagram account, drafts are not. If you delete the app from your phone and reinstall it, your drafts will disappear. Unfortunately, when they are gone, they are gone forever. If you still have the images saved in your phone’s gallery, you can create a new post or draft.
Can I save drafts to my computer?
Now that you know how to save drafts on a mobile phone, you’re probably wondering if it’s possible to do the same when using a computer. At the moment, you can’t save drafts if you use Instagram on your computer. That said, if you need to maintain a post, you should do it on your smartphone.