How to upload photos to Instagram from your PC or Mac quickly and easily 📷

If you want to learn how to upload photos to Instagram from your PC or Mac in an easy and fast way, here are some recommendations to do it and simplify your tasks. It’s simpler than you imagine!

Although Instagram has given preference to mobile devices for uploading content to its platform, more and more alternatives are being created to post images from a laptop or desktop computer.

Next I will explain how to upload photos to Instagram from PC or Mac, using programs or without the need to download an extra application on your computer. It will undoubtedly be a very useful guide to facilitate your day-to-day tasks and give continuity to your content on social networks. are you coming with me?

How to upload photos to Instagram from your PC or Mac?

In 2022 there are three alternatives to post on Instagram from PC or Mac, regardless of whether you use a desktop or a laptop.

• Via Instagram Web
• Using the Meta Creator Studio
• Switching the viewer to developer mode

Let’s see each of them and how to achieve it step by step. You think?

How to upload photos to Instagram from PC via Instagram Web

Follow these steps to post photos and videos using Instagram Web.

1. Enter Instagram from PC.
2. Sign in with the account you want to post.
3. Click on the “+” symbol in the upper right corner.
4. Select the images or videos you want to post.
5. Adjust the image, crop it or apply filters if you want.
6. Write the title of your image, the description and the hashtags that will accompany it.
7. Click on “Share”.

Yes, it’s that easy! Fortunately, this post mode is one of the easiest and fastest ways to upload photos to Instagram from your computer.

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How to Upload Photos to Instagram from PC Using Meta Creator Studio

Let’s see another way to upload photos to Instagram using Meta Creator Studio. In order to use it, it will be necessary for your brand’s Facebook account to be linked to the Instagram account. If you’ve already set it up like this, check it out!

1. Log in to Facebook with your business account.
2. Access the .
3. Click on the Instagram icon located at the top of the page, right in the center.
4. Click the green button that says “Create Post” located in the upper left corner of the screen.
5. Select the “Create Post” option.
6. Choose where you want to post your content, whether in the Instagram feed or in the video part.
7. Write the text that will accompany your publication along with the hashtags and emojis.
8. Add the location if you want to include it.
9. Include any photos or videos you want to post.
10. Select the “Publish” option.

💡 Tip: through this tool you can schedule the publication of photos and videos, choosing the “Schedule” option instead of “Publish”. Do the test!

How to upload photos to Instagram from PC by switching the viewer to developer mode

Neither of the two previous options pleases you? Learn about another alternative to post content to Instagram through the Chrome developer mode viewer or the browser you use.

1. Enter Instagram from PC.
2. Sign in with the account you want to post.
3. Left click anywhere on the page.
4. Select the “Inspect” option.
5. Click on the top right of the “Dimensions” menu and choose the type of device you want to simulate.
6. Reload the page by clicking “Refresh” and wait for it to load again.
7. Click on the “+” button located in the bottom center of the screen.
8. Upload the image and accompany it with the descriptive text, hashtags and emojis.
9. Click on “Share”.

💡 Tip: This option is also useful for uploading stories to Instagram from PC or Mac, although the options you’ll find will be basic and you won’t have the full repertoire of alternatives available from the mobile app.

How to upload photos to Instagram from your PC or Mac using programs?

Now that you know how to upload photos to Instagram from PC without the need to use extra applications or software, I will show you some of the options available to post on Instagram from PC using additional programs. Get to know them!

• Via HootSuite
• Using Later

I explain how to use these programs and get the most out of them.

How to upload photos to Instagram from PC through Hootsuite

Hootsuite is a powerful social media management tool that allows you to connect multiple accounts to manage your networks in a more organized way. To publish from Instagram you need to open a free account in this tool.

1. Enter the and register.
2. Link your Instagram account with Hootsuite.
3. Click on the pencil and select the “Create Post” option.
4. Select the social network(s) where you want to post.
5. Write the text that will accompany your image. Add the hashtags and emojis you want.
6. Add the images and videos to your post.
7. Select the date and time you want your content to be published.
8. Click “Schedule for Later” or “Publish Now.”

💡 Tip: Before scheduling or publishing your content, do a final review based on your content preview. That way you will ensure that your publication is done correctly.

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How to upload photos to Instagram from PC by posting with Later

Later is another tool that allows you to schedule and upload content, use Instagram Analytics, and monitor the content other users post about your brand. To post on Instagram from PC or Mac using Later you must follow these steps:

1. Enter the and register.
2. Link your Instagram account with Later.
3. Go to the “Calendar” section and click on the “Upload Media” option.
4. Select the photo or video you want to post and upload it to your media library.
5. Once up, click on the content to publish and click on the “Create Post” button.
6. Add the text, emojis and hashtags that will accompany your photo or video.
7. Edit the image with the available filters and text effects if you wish.
8. Choose the time and day you want your publication to be made.
9. Set advanced options like user tags or location tags.
10. Click on “Save” and wait for your publication to be published.

💡 Tip: Later has a freemium version that allows you to test the platform, but if you want to enable all the features, you must purchase one of their plans. Consider this if you like this social media posting tool.

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How to upload a story to Instagram from PC or Mac?

Now that you know how to upload photos to Instagram from PC, let’s see how you can upload stories to Instagram without using a smartphone or mobile device. You have these two alternatives:

• Using the Meta Business Suite
• Switching the viewer to developer mode

Give me the opportunity to explain the steps to do it in both options.

How to Upload a Story to Instagram Using Meta’s Business Suite

In addition to the Creator Studio, Meta’s Business Suite is a great tool for posting to Instagram from a desktop or laptop. If you already have your brand’s Facebook account associated with your Instagram account, this process will be even easier. Try it!

1. Access the .
2. Click on the “+ Create story” option.
3. Choose which accounts you want to post to. It can be only on your Instagram account or in the stories section of your Facebook fan page.
4. Add your story content. They can be photos, illustrations or videos.
5. Play with the creative tools available, such as the text function, stickers and the swipe up link.
6. Click on “Ideal times” to find out the best time to post your story based on your profile analytics.
7. Select “Share Story” or “Schedule Story” to output your content.

💡 Tip: through this option you can post up to ten images and videos in the Instagram stories section. Just remember that the content ratio should be 9:16.

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How to upload a story to Instagram by switching the viewer to developer mode

If you are looking for another option to publish stories on Instagram from your computer or laptop, another alternative is to do it through the Chrome developer mode viewer or the browser you use. Follow these steps!

1. Enter Instagram from PC.
2. Sign in with the account you want to post.
3. Left click anywhere on the page.
4. Select the “Inspect” option.
5. Click on the top right of the “Dimensions” menu and choose the type of device you want to simulate.
6. Reload the page by clicking “Refresh” and wait for it to load again.
7. Click on the button with the camera icon, located in the upper left corner.
8. Choose the image or video you want to post as a story on Instagram.
9. Add text, stickers or drawings made with the pencil tool.
10. Click on “+ Add content to your story”.

💡 Tip: Consider that in both options you will not have access to slightly more sophisticated tools for Instagram stories such as polls, questions, countdowns and others. If you want to make use of these dynamics, switch to the mobile application.

In conclusion

Now that you know how to upload photos to Instagram from PC, go ahead and try some of the tips and recommendations that we include in this guide. You will see that programming publications becomes one of the simplest tasks that you will have to do for your business. You will have more time to dedicate to preparing shipments, planning your sales strategy or serving your customers.

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