When the platform was launched, it only allows users to post photos and videos from the mobile app but now it also allows users to add new posts from the web version.
So, if you are also one of those who want to post on Instagram from a PC or computer, you just need to read the article till the end as we have listed the steps to do so.
How to Post on Instagram From PC?
Back in October 2021, Instagram introduced the feature by which you can add a new post on the platform from your computer.
In this article, we have listed the ways by which you can add a new post on Instagram from your PC. Read on to explore all the ways.
Using Instagram Website
As of 2022, Instagram only allows users to add a new post. You can not post stories or reels from the Instagram website on the desktop. Here’s how you can add a new post from the web.
- Open a web browser on your system.
- Visit Instagram.com on a browser and log in to your account if you have not already.
- Tap on the ‘+’ icon at the top.
- Drag photos and videos or tap on select from computer.
- Once you add a photo, Instagram will adjust it in a 1:1 ratio. However, you can check the aspect ratio by clicking on the two opposite arrows icon on the bottom-left side.
- If you want to add multiple photos, click on the square icon at the bottom-right side then tap on the ‘+’ icon and select more media files from your computer.
- Once added, click on the Next button to continue.
- Edit the photos or videos as per your requirements and once you are done with editing, click on the Next button.
- Finally, click on the Share button to post the media files.
Using Instagram App on Windows 11
If your system is running on Windows 11 then you can download the Instagram App on your system as Microsoft has added Android app support on Windows 11. Here’s how you can do it.
- Open the Microsoft Store on your system and search for Instagram.
- Alternatively, visit: apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/instagram/9NBLGGH5L9XT
- Now, download the app on your system.
- Once downloaded, open it and log in to your account if you have not already.
- Post the photos or videos from your PC as you did from the mobile app of Instagram.
Conclusion: Post on Instagram From a PC
So, these are the ways by which you can post on Instagram From a PC. We hope the article helped you in posting the media files from your computer to your Instagram account.
If you are using Instagram from a web browser, you can easily enable the notifications. To do so, visit instagram.com on a browser >> click on the small lock icon in the address bar at the starting >> Choose permissions or site settings >> Select Allow next to the notifications permission.
