Instagram turning photos black and white? Here is why it is happening and how to fix it

If you are seeing black and white posts on your Instagram feed, thinking that your device might have a problem, you are not alone. Meta-owned photo-sharing platform has acknowledged a technical glitch that has caused some users’ photo posts to appear in black and white instead of their original colours. The issue seems to be affecting the HDR images in particular and has led to confusion among users who initially suspected problems with their camera or account settings.

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As per the company, the bug impacted only select accounts. However, user complaints on social media suggest that the issue may have been occurring for a few days before it was officially addressed. Many reports also stated that affected posts began surfacing around April 18 and April 19, with several users flagging unexpected changes in their uploads.

Now, Instagram has confirmed that this issue has been resolved. The platform confirmed that the impacted photos will gradually return to their original appearance without requiring any action from users. Those still seeing black and white images can expect them to be restored automatically over the next few hours.

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The company apologised for the inconvenience caused, stating the disruption was due to a temporary technical fault. In the meantime, if you are thinking of the fix, here are a few steps that you can do.

How to fix this issue

1. Wait it out: As the company mentioned, the affected photos will automatically revert to colour.
2. Update: Check out the Google Play Store or App Store and ensure that you have the latest version of the Instagram app.
3. Restart: Now close the app, clear the window and then open Instagram again.

Do note that there is nothing wrong with your device camera or your personal account. The issue will be fixed in some time.

Ashish Singh

Ashish Singh is the Chief Copy Editor at Digit. He's been wrangling tech jargon since 2020 (Times Internet, Jagran English '22). When not policing commas, he's likely fueling his gadget habit with coffee, strategising his next virtual race, or plotting a road trip to test the latest in-car tech. He speaks fluent Geek. View Full Profile