In today’s world of social media, it’s clear that photo editing has become the norm for many before sharing their pictures online. From smoothing skin and slimming bodies to tweaking backgrounds, photo edits are everywhere. However, some edits go well beyond a simple enhancement, turning into drastic changes that make individuals appear almost unrecognizable. This is where a particular online community steps in—they are dedicated to calling out Instagram users who go too far with editing, revealing before-and-after images that highlight just how much the original photo has been altered.
A brief scroll through social media can quickly make you feel like you’re falling short. Everyone appears so joyful, so flawless—almost as if they’re living in a picture-perfect world.
However, it’s important to remember that what you see online is just a curated snapshot, not the complete story. To emphasize this, we introduce you to the subreddit Instagram Reality.
Boasting a community of 1.2 million members, this subreddit is focused on exposing photos that have been heavily edited, showing just how distorted some online images can be. It serves as a reminder that there’s often much more than meets the eye.
What She Posted vs. What the Man on the Right Posted
audalp
When You Skip Left Arm Day on Photoshop: A Hilarious Photoshop Fail
thetrumpetplayer
No Words, None At All
Wild_Ebb4584
She Looks Better Unfiltered
kei31-
Seriously… Come On!
fashionforever7
What She Posted vs. The Reality at the Clinic
saffron2sage
The Proportions and Face Are Just Not Human
‘auryylmao
She Posts So Many Videos, I Didn’t Expect Such a Stark Difference
Bowling_Cabbages
Posted and Tagged: The Reality!
Thereisn0store
I Was Browsing Tagged Photos of a Restaurant and Came Across This
emirozu
Why Do People Make Their Heads So Small? Her Hand Is Literally Twice the Size!
coldComforts
She Uses This Filter Not Just for Herself, But for Everyone Else Too
crstien
Her Left Brow Looks Like It’s Trying to Escape!
milysta
Her Posts Have Truly Helped Me Feel Better About My Body! Love Seeing These Real Photos
ancienthoneydew11
This Woman Lives Near Me and Uses Dating Apps. Honestly, I’m Genuinely Disturbed and Upset by Her Appearance Every Time It Pops Up
theexpertmark
This Girl Gained a Huge Following for Her Tiny Waist. She Posted Photos from a Photoshoot, Then the Photographer Shared the Originals
happymilfday
A Little Side Head Tilt, But Not Quite Right!
johnwayne2413
Twin Reality TV Star’s Instagram vs. Tagged Story Post: What You Don’t See
TangerineBusy9771
Legs for Days! But Something’s Not Quite Right…
menacemeiniac
Found by a Friend in the Wild: Filter Madness Uncovered
mashko
Need Help Reaching the Top Shelf? This Edit Might Just Help!
severedfinger
The Way This Isn’t a Parody Account… It’s Almost Hard to Believe!
Hereforthatandthis
How Anyone Thinks This Extreme Photoshopping Looks Good or Believable Is Beyond Me
chiquita_pam
I vs. Reality
kei31-
Definitely A Completely Real Body, No Doubt!
vikezz
Something’s Definitely Off Here
havla1312
She Swears She’s a Baddie, But the Proof Says Otherwise
toxic-roses
Back in Black: But Something Feels Off…
ConcreteFormality
How Do They Smell Without Nostrils?
MansionOfficial
This Woman I Met Years Ago is Posting Weirder and Weirder Stuff on Facebook
SaBatAmi
What She Posts vs. What She Looks Like in Real Life
Wolfie1805
This Makes Me So Sad. There’s Just So Much Wrong with This
Alicebluei
Mother/Daughter? Nope, Just the Same Person
jpct88
Pic by the Photographer vs. Pic from Her Instagram: The Difference Is Clear
captive_cosplay_
Found One in the Wilds of My IG Feed!
rlm236
My 60-Something-Year-Old Aunt Discovered Filters and Somehow Lost Her Nose
Notoriouslyd
People Love to Look Like AI-Generated Images
VespertineQueen
Posted vs. Tagged: The Truth Behind the Edit
SilviOnPC
I Love to Hear
Phoenixie_fairy
People in the Comments Are Insisting It’s Real, But Is It?
zombiie_exe
Travel Influencer Simply Photoshopped Herself Into the Location—1M+ Followers
_IndianGentleman_
Is It Just Me, Or Did She Photoshop Herself Into That Crowd?
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The Background Is So Obvious, Everyone’s Calling It Out in the Comments
planty_hoes
This Is Absolutely Insane!
BooLdn
Do People Actually Think This Is Normal?
LSnell02
Found This on Facebook
Laterafterdinner
Ouch
democra-seed
Mom, Come Get Me, I’m Scared!
mouthofleviathan
Found This One in the Wild. How Do People Actually Think This Is Real?
carbonatedgravy69
The Number of Likes, Though!
amayaelr