How to Update Instagram on PC & MAC

Instagram is the world’s most popular social media platform. Mobile-only application of Instagram makes the posting of high-resolution images and videos difficult for common people and brands.

Therefore, when you don’t access an Android or iOS device, you’re limited to use web Instagram with options like browsing pictures, viewing profiles, and commenting. But you can’t upload or edit pictures.

Anyway, don’t get upset, there are different ways, like using browsers and third party applications, help you to post from your PC or Mac on Instagram instead of a cell phone.

Post to Instagram from PC and Mac using your Browser

Using browsers that allow you to upload from your computer is a convenient solution to Instagram’s mobile-only issue.

They differ a little in their ability to tag, caption, and add hashtags, so it seems like not everyone can work with them.

Run a browser on windows:

1. Open a browser like Chrome. Right-click and select “Inspect.” Download and install browsers.
2. Choose the “devices” item.
3. Select your phone model. If you’ve never done this before, your default setting will normally be set to a “responsive” icon.
4. Refresh the page and you’re ready to start posting!
5. Now the “+” sign appears on your Instagram first page, allowing you to upload and publish images from your desktop.

 Run a browser on Mac:

1.  Open your browser and select “preferences”.
2. Check Show Develop menu in the menu bar in the Advanced section.
3. Log into your Instagram profile.
4. Select “Develop”, “User-Agent,” then select “Safari iPhone” in order.
5. Now the “+” icon at the bottom of your Instagram page appeared. Do like what you are doing on the phone.

 Post to Instagram using Third-Party Apps

Here are some of the most commonly used third-party applications for posting to Instagram on PC and Mac. There are also some possible security concerns, as some of the software need your login information on Instagram.

Bluestacks

Bluestacks is an Android emulator for PC and Mac that you can run a light version of it on your mobile phone too. You can do all common Instagram actions. However, there are limitations to upload high quality and a high number of uploads, and manage multiple accounts.

Bluestacks allows you to:

• edit posts
• share to other social networks
• browse Instagram
• upload or edit photos (as you would be on a phone)
• transfer selfies using Instagram’s camera function and pictures from a camera or a different source files from your computer’s hard drive to BlueStacks.

Ramme

 Instagram is designed to be viewed on your phone, but you may also need to log in to it from your windows / Mac / Linux systems. Ramme is software providing your Instagram account wherever you need to check, like, or comment on other feeds.

Ramme doesn’t allow photo uploads, which is possibly due to the limitations of Instagram’s API.  Instead, it’s just an easy way to view your feed. Ramme doesn’t offer functions like high-quality uploading, but if it is resizable photos, you can try. Still, this little feature is enough to make it worthwhile for the users, especially if you don’t always want to pull out your phone.

 Gramblr

 Compared to other tools, Gramblr is a little complicated but offers the advantages of having loads of creative features. The basic versions of this app are available free of charge and can be accessed on Windows and Mac.

Two types of this software is installed on the cellphone and desktop simultaneously that is user-friendly. They work consistently to help people share their photos on Instagram from anywhere. The desktop app simply works in the foreground, therefore all the interactions occur on the web. This software includes many tools including advanced:

• editing
• filters
• stickers
• frames
• red-eye correction tools
• text overlays

 Deskgram

 Deskgram is your desktop edition of Instagram for Mac/PC users. With this program, you also can:

• upload HD photos (square, picture, portrait)and HD videos (square, picture, portrait)
• tag people in photos
• manage your Instagram profile data, privacy settings, and password
• view your timeline
• research the post
• tags
• view your Instagram feed, like other’s photos, and add a comment
• if you want to upload a photo or videos, you have to buy a license 

FLUME

 Flume is a simple practical app for Mac and IOS devices. You can download the official developer version of Flume website. You need to drag and drop your images or videos into the app interface to upload. Then add filters, adjustments, description, and tag others, if necessary. As you can see, in the Instagram app, this helps you to do everything you normally do like:

• search for the posts,
• check the feed,
• like and comment posts,
• add photos, videos, and carousel posts (available only in the Pro-version cost you $10)
• upload your photos and videos
• add all the accounts you manage
• get statistics about your posts and followers, and promote your posts
• start conversations with friends, customers, and fans
• share your favorite profiles, posts, hashtags, locations, and more.
• see your latest activities (likes, comments, and friends that join Instagram)
• receive desktop notifications

 Uplet

 Uplet is one of the best solutions for working on Mac. It doesn’t need any space for advertisement. Users just need to drop their pictures into their drop panel and click the send button to get the content uploaded. It lets users:

• share multiple videos and pictures at once.

 Grids

Grids bring the best Instagram experience to your Mac. You can influence on all your Instagram followers with built pictures with Grids! Gain more followers and attention with Instagram having the best looking via Grids. You can:

• view stories
• send a direct message 
• share photos / user profiles / tags / locations via message
• enlarged photo viewing and video playing in large or full screen
• apply beautiful layout styles 
• adjust picture size as well as spacing and background color 
• experience the fastest Instagram browsing tool
• Switch between multiple accounts seamlessly
• Follow, like, comment, find people, tags, and locations.
• show users tagged in a photo 
• get notification 
• view latest following/news 

 Warning

 You can also find some other tools allow you to post from PC or Mac, but better to notice their updated status and news:

 Uplet

 This is an easy app for uploading to Instagram on Mac / IOS. Consider that It’s no longer available due to Instagram policy. 

 Deskgram

  It is a known app for Mac and PC. Unfortunately, it has not been updated since 2016. 

 LR/Instagram

 LR / Instagram is a plugin that you can use to post straight from Lightroom to Instagram. The plugin is not available since the summer of 2019.

 Wrap up

 Although these are easy and free solutions to post from PC or Mac to Instagram, there are several limitations like editing features, the ability to upload several images and videos. However, this is a convenient fast fix! If your photos are ready to go on your screen and you don’t have time to move them to your cellphone. 

It is worth noting that because all of the above choices are not permanent features. Therefore, there is a risk that they may break or be withdrawn at any time.

If you just need to share your images, go for browser solutions. They are safe and fast. Moreover, if you want to have one more beautiful and useful app to handle multiple Instagram accounts and repost images, third-party applications are the best way to upload photos and videos to Instagram on PC or Mac.

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Emi Daniel

Emi Daniel is a content writer at Social Tradia, where he writes clear, useful content that helps readers find what they need. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming and coding.

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