Instagram rolls out a new 'archive' feature that hides your posts without deleting

Now instead of deleting the Instagram pictures that you think are not 'exactly looking good', you can store away or hide them from everyone else.

Instagram is reportedly launching a new feature christened "archive." When a post is archived, it is hidden from public visibility, but remains on the service for the user to restore to visibility if they so choose.

According to TechCrunch report, the new archive option has already started rolling to users, and Instagram confirmed the news to TechCrunch.

To archive a post, tap the three dots next to one of your posts and choose the archive option. From there, you can view your archived posts by going to your profile page and tapping the clock icon in the upper-right corner, seen below. This will present a view of all of your archived posts.

A company spokesperson told TechCrunch, “We’re always testing new ways to improve the Instagram experience”, and noted that the archive option creates a private space for a personal viewing of old posts.

The company will expand the availability of the archive option over the next few months.