Instagram, the popular social media platform for sharing photos and videos, is now available on Android and iOS devices.
Instagram is a mobile-only program that does not have a desktop version and is only available on smartphones.
However, many individuals want to use it on their computer, not only to view other users' postings but also to publish to Instagram from their PC or Mac.
Although the Instagram website has made it possible to use the platform on desktop and tablet since 2013, it has several limitations and does not allow you to use all the capabilities of the platform.
Users can view their feeds on the Instagram website, but they cannot upload photos from their computers. In the next section, we'll look at different options for solving this problem.
In one of these options, you can also publish posts through the Fake Instagram Post Generator. Continue reading to learn how to publish to Instagram from a computer or Mac.
Post on Instagram from PC or Mac using Android Emulator
Although the Instagram website has made it possible to use the platform on desktops and tablets since 2013, it has several limitations and does not allow you to use all of the capabilities of the platform.
Users can view their feeds on the Instagram website, but they cannot upload photos from their computers.
In the next part, we'll look at different options for resolving this issue. Continue reading to learn how to publish to Instagram from a computer or a Mac.
BlueStacks App Player is a free Android emulator for Windows and Mac that allows you to run any Android app.
You can either browse the app's website or download it by clicking here. After that, you must install the application. Make sure "App Store Access" and "Application Communications" are selected.
BlueStacks App Player is a free Android emulator for Windows and Mac that allows you to run any Android app.
You can either browse the app's website or download it by clicking here. After that, you must install the application. Make sure "App Store Access" and "Application Communications" are selected.
BlueStacks App Player is a free Android emulator for Windows and Mac that allows you to run any Android app.
You can either browse the app's website or download it by clicking here. After that, you must install the application. Make sure "App Store Access" and "Application Communications" are selected.
Deskgram
Deskgram is a program that allows you to upload photos and videos to Instagram from your PC or Mac, as well as edit and filter them.
However, it is not free, and you must pay to upgrade to the free version if you wish to post photos.
Install Instagram for Windows on Microsoft
As previously stated, Instagram is not a PC application. Instagram for Windows, on the other hand, became available in Microsoft in 2016 for customers who want to utilize the program on their Windows computers.
The program is only compatible with Windows 8 and 10, and older versions of Windows do not support it.
In comparison to the Instagram website version and other similar Instagram apps, Instagram for Windows offers a lot more functionality to its users.
However, it still has a significant limitation in that it does not allow users to publish through the app on a computer.
Follow the steps below to install this application:
- Open Microsoft Store
- Search for the Instagram application
- Click “Get” to download the app
- After installing the application, enter your Instagram account using your user name and password.
Using Google Chrome extensions to post on Instagram from PC or Mac
Another way through which you can use Instagram features on your PC is using different extensions available on Google Chrome. Here we will mention some of these extensions:
ARC Welder
This extension is not directly related to Instagram. It is an emulator which can be installed on Chrome and through which you can run Android apps.
Like BlueStacks, you can use all Instagram features using this tool. To install and run this plugin, follow the steps below:
Open Google Chrome and enter “Chrome Web Store”. Search for “ARC Welder” in the search box, finding it, click on “Add to Chrome” to install the extension on your Chrome.
Now you can run ARC Welder. Select “Choose” to choose the path through which Android applications can be installed.
Before going to the next step, you should have an APK of the Instagram application on your PC. Then click “Add your APK” in ARC Welder and choose Instagram APK you already have. Choose “Launch App” to run the application.
Chrome IG Story
It is another extension through which you can see and even download stories of your friends on your PC.
Website for Instagram
Using this extension, you can see posts and stories of your friends, leave comments and upload pictures using your PC. This extension has been released as an application for Android too, so you can install and run it using BlueStacks as we mentioned above.
Notification for Instagram
As its name suggests, you can use this extension to check your Instagram account notifications. Seeing posts, following or unfollowing other users, and liking them are these extension capabilities.
Applications Similar to Instagram
The applications below are similar to Instagram suitable for PC through which you can enter your Instagram account.
Gramblr: Released for both Windows and Mac, you can access your Instagram account using this application. Gramblr lets you use all Instagram features via your PC but there is one limitation; it lets you upload photos up to 50kb and it doesn’t have all Instagram filters.
Instagrille: This free app run by Pokki, lets you just see photos and videos and you cannot publish posts on Instagram from your PC or Mac using this app.
Flume: A flume is a great option for Instagram users who want to use Instagram in their Mac system. Seeing your feed, notifications, pictures, and videos and sending messages and finally, uploading photos are the capabilities of this free application.
There are also other ways to use Instagram in its full version without installing a new application on your PC. For example, Mac users can post photos using the Safari browser.
They should first check the “Show Develop menu in menu bar” in the “Advanced” section of “Preferences”. Then, they should open a private Safari window, go to “Develop” and then choose “Safari-iOS 10-iPhone” in “User-Agent”.
Changing these settings, you can use your Safari-like phone to upload photos to your Instagram account.
There are similar ways to access this Instagram option using your PC. Though you can post using these ways, you cannot edit your pictures using these ways or upload videos.
Besides using the above-mentioned tools or approaches to post on Instagram using your PC or Mac, you can use scheduling tools from your desktop. These tools let you upload your photos in bulk and schedule them to be posted in the future.
Insta is one of these apps which provides this post scheduler for you through which you can upload photos and videos from your desktop and either posts them instantly or schedule them for the following days.
Using Instagram on PC (Windows or Mac) is important for many Instagram users. You can choose among the above-mentioned approaches to use the app on your PC based on your needs and the features you need more.
Android Emulators like BlueStacks are the best choices if you want to use Instagram at its fullest version as you use it on your phone, even its effects and filters and scheduler tools add the extra feature to post even when you are not online.