How to post to Instagram from Chrome [Photos, Videos & Stories]

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Since Instagram is a mobile-focused app, you won’t find the same features in the web version. Until recently, it was not possible to publish content from Chrome on your computer. You had to use Android emulators or other methods to do this. Fortunately, this has now changed thanks to new Instagram updates.

If you’re interested in learning more about how to post to Instagram from Chrome, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will offer a detailed guide on how to do it on both PC and Mac.

How to post to Instagram from Chrome on a Mac

Posting photos to Instagram using the Chrome browser on your Mac device has never been easier. Follow the steps below to do it:

1. Open the Chrome browser and go to Instagram. website.
   
2. Log in to your account.
   
3. Press the plus icon at the top right.
   
4. Press “Select from computer.” You can also drag the photo you want to publish.
   
5. Browse your computer and select the photo you want to upload.
   
6. Edit your image according to your preferences.
   
7. Press “Share.”
   

How to post videos to Instagram from Chrome on a Mac

Instagram has listened to its users and now you can post videos to your feed directly from your Mac device. Plus, you no longer have to limit yourself to 60 seconds because you can now upload longer videos too. Here’s how to do it:

1. Access the Chrome browser and visit Instagram website.
   
2. Log in to your account.
   
3. Select the plus sign at the top right.
   
4. Choose “Select from Computer.” Another option is to drag the video and publish it.
   
5. Select the video you want to upload.
   
6. Edit it if you wish.
   
7. Select “Share.”
   

How to Post Stories to Instagram from Chrome on a Mac

Many users are delighted because they can post photos and videos from the browser version of Instagram on their Mac devices. Unfortunately, posting Stories is not an option. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible.

The easiest way to upload Stories using Chrome on your Mac is to access Developer Tools. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open Chrome.
   
2. Press “View.”
   
3. Select “Developer Tools.”
   
4. Press the second icon from the left labeled “Toggle Device Bar.”
   
5. Open Instagram and log in if necessary.
   
6. Press the blue plus sign at the top left to add your Story.
   
7. Choose the content you want to publish and press “Add to your story”.
   

How to post to Instagram from Chrome on Windows

As mentioned above, Instagram has finally allowed its users to post content from their computers without using alternative, often more complicated, methods.

You will no longer have to use Android emulators or numerous programs and applications to post photos on Instagram using your PC. Now you can finally upload them using Chrome in just a few steps:

1. Launch the Chrome browser on your PC.
   
2. Go to Instagram website.
   
3. Sign in if you haven’t already.
   
4. Select the plus sign in the upper right corner.
   
5. Drag the image you want to upload. Alternatively, press “Select from Computer” and select the photo.
   
6. If you wish, edit the photo.
   
7. Press “Share.”
   

How to post videos to Instagram from Chrome on PC

Previously, posting Instagram videos using Chrome on your computer was a daunting task. You were limited to posting 60-second videos. Fortunately, this has changed and you can now publish longer videos with just a few clicks:

1. Open the Chrome browser on your PC.
   
2. Visit Instagram website.
   
3. Login in your account.
   
4. Press the plus icon in the upper right corner.
   
5. Drag the video you want to publish. Or you can press “Select from Computer” and then select the video.
   
6. Edit the video as you wish.
   
7. Select “Share.”
   

How to Post Stories to Instagram from Chrome on Windows PC

By allowing its users to post photos and videos directly from their PC, Instagram has significantly improved their experience. Unfortunately, posting Stories using Chrome on a computer is not available. But nothing is impossible, including posting Stories from a PC.

There are several methods to do this, but the simplest is to change the browser’s user agent. Follow the instructions below to do so:

1. Open Chrome.
   
2. Press the three dots in the upper right corner.
   
3. Press “More Tools.”
   
4. Select “Developer Tools.”
   
5. Press the “Toggle Device Toolbar” icon; It is the second icon from the left. You can also use the shortcut “Ctrl + Shift + M”.
   
6. Open Instagram and log in to your account.
   
7. Select your profile photo with a blue plus icon to post your story.
   
8. Choose the content you want to publish and press “Add to your story”.
   

Instagram is more than a mobile phone application

As you know, Instagram does not have a desktop application. Since it was designed as a mobile phone application, the browser version was significantly lacking in features. Thanks to recent updates, Mac and PC users can finally publish content without using workarounds.

We hope this article has taught you how to post to Instagram from Chrome. Also, we hope you learned more about the new Instagram updates. We can’t wait to see what the future of Instagram has in store for us.

Do you prefer to use Instagram on your phone or computer? Have you heard about these Instagram updates before? Tell us in the comments section below.