A recent update to Instagram’s website has just enabled a feature which users of iPads and desktop PCs everywhere have been crying out for since the start. You can now upload images directly from a browser without the need to use the Instagram app and it’s trivially easy for Chrome users. Show
Now if you want to upload images directly from a PC, a Mac or even a Chromebook, you can do so without having to first transfer the pictures to your phone. It’s also great news for iPad users who, until now, have had to use an ill-fitting iPhone version of the app to access the service from their devices. Recently added support for photo uploads from mobile browsers makes Instagram accessible to more users worldwide by removing the reliance on expensive mobile devices and app downloads where mobile data may not be cheaply available. However, there are still several features missing from the mobile browser-based interface, such as live video, stories and the ability to apply filters, all of which are highly popular Instagram features. Furthermore, Instagram isn’t fully embracing the idea of uploading from the desktop just yet, as it’s only the mobile version of the website which currently supports image uploading. Using Instagram from a normal desktop browser won’t provide any image upload capability unless you do a little trick first. If you want to upload from a desktop browser, you’ll have to manually select the mobile version of Instagram.com, but because there’s no ‘m.instagram.com’ URL available, that means jumping through at least one hoop to get there. A luck would have it, it’s trivially easy on Google’s Chrome browser, thanks to its built-in device mode. Just type Ctrl-Shift-I to bring up the Chrome developer window (you can safely ignore all of the intimidating code inside) and then Ctrl-Shift-M to switch to the mobile version of the site. You may then need to resize the windows a little so you can see the Instagram page clearly. To go back to the desktop site, press Ctrl-Shift-I again to turn off developer mode, which automatically disables device mode at the same time. Paul MoncktonOn other browsers, such as Safari, Firefox or Microsoft Edge, you will need to manually change the user agent setting in your browser. The user agent string, sent by your browser on each web page request, identifies the type of browser and operating system you’re using so the website can tailor its pages to work well on your device. By changing this setting, you can trick Instagram into thinking you are connecting from a mobile device. This will result in the mobile version of the page being sent back to you, complete with the new image upload function. Another easy method is to install an extension such as User-Agent Switcher for Chrome which will allow you to change the user agent setting at will. Similar add-ons are available for other browsers, such as this one for Firefox. Safari users can change their user agent setting by enabling the Develop menu and then selecting the User Agent option. If you want to mimic Instagram’s artistic filters, there are many free alternatives available for desktop use. ___ Follow Paul on Twitter, Instagram and Google+ More On Forbes GoPro Fusion Vs Hero6 Black: What's The Difference? GoPro Hero6 Black Vs. Hero5 Black: What's The Difference? Google's Pixel 2 Secret Weapon Is 5x Faster Than iPhone X Google's Pixel 2 Has Big Win Over Apple's New iPhones GoPro 'Confirms' Hero 6 Black Release Date iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus Tests Reveal Apple's Biggest Upgrade Google's Brilliant iPhone App Sucks On Android
Instagram is adding the ability to create and publish posts straight from your desktop, Facebook confirmed Thursday. Until now, Instagram users have only been able to post stories from their phone app unless they used a workaround. Brett Pearce/CNETThe feature isn't being added to the iPad, according to 9to5Mac, but is being slowly rolled out to Instagram users on Mac and PC. "We know that many people access Instagram from their computer," Instagram told CNET in an emailed statement. "To improve that experience, we're now testing the ability to create a Feed post on Instagram with their desktop browser." How to post on Instagram via your desktopIf you're one of the lucky few who has the feature enabled already, Instagram will alert you in a pop-up when you log in, 9to5Mac reported. And if you do, here's how you can post on Instagram via desktop: 1. Click the + button in the top right corner. It'll appear between the messages and compass icons. 2. Drag and drop photos or videos, or select from your computer. 3. Add filters and edits to your post. 4. Add a caption and geo tag, and tag people in the post. 5. Click Share. Here's how to hide likes on your Instagram page and how to take the best pictures possible on your Android or iPhone. First published on June 24, 2021 at 12:08 p.m. PT.
Tired of posting on Instagram from your phone? Wondering how to post on Instagram from your PC or Mac instead? You’ve come to the right place. Posting on Instagram from your desktop can save you time and offer more flexibility in what you can upload (such as edited videos and images). And you can do it without having to upload them onto your phone first. Below we’ve outlined three different ways to post on Instagram from your computer. How to post on Instagram from your computerBelow, you’ll find ways to post on Instagram from your PC or Mac. We’ll also show you how to post via Hootsuite which works on either operating system. If you’re more of a visual learner, watch this video from our pals at Hootsuite Labs to see how easy it can be: Method 1: How to post on Instagram from your computer using HootsuiteYou can schedule feed posts, Stories, carousel posts, and Instagram ads with Hootsuite. The instructions below will walk you through the process of posting to your Instagram feed. We cover Instagram Stories and carousels a little further down in this article. To post on Instagram from a PC or Mac using Hootsuite, follow these steps:
For a quick summary of how to post on Instagram from Hootsuite, watch this video: Voila! Posting photos and videos to Instagram from PC or Mac is that easy. Method 2: How to post on Instagram from a PC or MacAs of October 2021, all Instagram users can create and publish feed posts from the browser version of the app. To post on Instagram from your desktop computer (PC or Mac), follow these simple steps:
And that’s it! At the moment, only feed posts can be created and published directly from Instagram on desktop. Keep reading to find out how to post Instagram Stories from a PC or Mac computer. Method 3: How to post on Instagram from your computer using Creator StudioIf Instagram is your social network of choice and you don’t mind not having all your social networks in one dashboard, Creator Studio could be a good option for you. Note that when using Creator Studio, you can post and schedule all types of posts other than Instagram Stories. How to post on Instagram using Creator Studio:
How to post an Instagram Story from desktopYou can post an Instagram Story from your computer using a third-party social media management tool like Hootsuite. Just follow the steps outlined in this short video: Or, read our step-by-step article on how to post an Instagram Story from your computer. If you don’t have Hootsuite, you can post an Instagram Story from your PC or Mac through the following steps:
You’re done! It’s practically the same steps as if you were using the Instagram app on a mobile device. How to post an Instagram carousel post from desktopWith Hootsuite, you can also create and easily publish carousel posts (with up to 10 images or videos) directly to Instagram. Here’s how. 1. Go to Planner and tap New post to launch Compose. 2. Select the Instagram account you want to publish to. 3. Include your caption in the Text box. 4. Go to Media and tap Select files to upload. Select all the images you want to include in your carousel. All selected images should appear under Media. 5. Use the yellow Schedule button to select a date and time to publish your post. 6. Tap Schedule. The post will show up in your Planner at the time you have scheduled it for. That’s it! Your post will go live on the date and time you selected. How to edit an Instagram post from desktopHootsuite Compose allows you to edit any image directly on your dashboard before you post it. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to edit the image once it’s posted. Follow these steps to edit:
Voila! You just edited your image from your desktop. Post to Instagram from your PC or Mac using Hootsuite. Save time, grow your audience, and measure your performance alongside all your other social channels. Try it free today. Get Started |