How to Post on Instagram from Desktop

Whether you’re wanting to post a photo or a video (up to 1 minute in length), Instagram is now giving you that option from the desktop.

1. Go to instagram.com and sign in to your account.

2. Click the “+” symbol in the top right corner and a “Create New Post” window will pop up.

3. Upload or drag photo or video files into the window. If you want to create a carousel post, you can select up to 10 files.

4. You can click the frame icon in the bottom left corner to change the ratio of your image or video. You can also use the zoom feature and drag your file to edit your frame!

5. You can also edit your image using the preset effects in the Filters tab or can adjust certain specs of the image such as brightness or contrast.

6. Next, you can write your caption, browse emojis, add a location, and add alt text, if you’d like.

7. Share your photo!

If you’re not feeling like using Instagram’s own website, head to Creator Studio where you can not only post an Instagram photo easily, but you can also schedule out your content for the week or month ahead! Plus, if you need to post to your Facebook page, you can do that from here as well. So how do you post from Creator Studio? Let’s dive in…

1. Make sure you’re connected to Instagram in Creator Studio

2. At the top, click the Instagram icon, navigate over to “Create Post,” and choose the account you want to post to (if you have more than one Instagram account connected).

3. Add your caption and the location (if you want, and why wouldn’t you want to?)

4. Click “Add Content” to add photos or videos

5. After you’ve uploaded your content, you can share the post on Instagram and simultaneously post it to your Facebook page as well.

6. Click “Publish.”

Over the past few months, we’ve been working hard on creating our Scheduler for our users to post to Instagram from Flick on our desktop version and app.

Over the years, Instagram has steadily been building on expanding its desktop functions. Last year, they added the ability to view live streams from the desktop version of the app, while also improving the Story viewing experience on your laptop. Outside of the personal benefits for social media managers everywhere (huzzah!), it’s a good way to ensure Instagram keeps having people on their platform all. the. time. If you’re looking for new things to post on your IG account, we’ve got loads of ideas to help you get your IG game on point.