Kevin systrom first photo in instagram

Instagram is one of the most popular and influential social networks today. Ever wondered what the first photo uploaded to this platform was? The answer might surprise you! One of its creators, Kevin Systrom, uploaded the first official photo as a "test," featuring a dog near a taco cart in Mexico.

Curious to know more about this intriguing story? Let us tell you all about it. 

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The Story Behind Instagram's First Photo of a Dog Near a Taco Stand

The image we see today was uploaded as a test by Kevin Systrom (and it still exists) on July 16, 2010, almost 14 years ago.

Kevin systrom first photo in instagram video

The photo, simply titled "test," shows a dog and a foot. Systrom later revealed that the image was uploaded during an early phase of the app, which was then called Codename. However, three months later, on October 6, 2010, Instagram was officially launched.