Instagram: How to Post a Picture or Video on PC

Users can share certain content from a desktop browser

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Instagram introduced the ability for users to post pictures and videos via the Instagram website on a desktop computer. Previously, users could only share photos and videos from within the Instagram mobile application.

Our guide will show you how to share a photo or video to your account using the Instagram website on desktop.

Step 1: Login to your account on Instagram’s website and click the plus sign icon near the top-right corner of the screen.



Screenshot of Instagram's website with a red arrow pointing at the plus sign icon near the top-right corner of the screen

Step 2: Click the “Select from computer” button and choose the image or video file you want to upload.

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