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

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Everything to know about posting pics with tweets

Co-authored by Rain Kengly Reviewed by Candace Gasper

Last Updated: May 25, 2025 Fact Checked

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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

Click the Media icon on a new post or reply.
Find and select the image you want to add.
Click Open.
Add a caption text, hashtags, or other details.
Click Post.

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Posting Images on Twitter via Your Computer

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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.
- If needed, you can reset your X password.
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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]
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- 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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This is the square with a sun and a mountain. Your computer's file navigator will open.
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Select the image you want to share and click Open. 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.
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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.
- 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.
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Click 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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Posting Images on Twitter via Mobile

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Open the X mobile app. 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.
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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.
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.
This will add the selected images to your post.
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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.