How to Post on Instagram From Chrome [Photos, Videos & Stories]

Since Instagram is a mobile-focused app, you won’t find the same features on the web version. Up until recently, posting content from Chrome on your computer wasn’t possible. 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 on Instagram from Chrome, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll offer a detailed guide on doing it on both PC and Mac.

How to Post on Instagram From Chrome on a Mac

Posting photos on 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’s 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 post.
   
5. Browse your computer and select the photo you wish to upload.
   
6. Edit your image according to your preferences.
   
7. Press “Share.”
   

How to Post Videos on 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. What’s more, you don’t have to limit yourself to 60 seconds anymore because you can now upload longer videos as well. Here’s how to do it:

1. Access the Chrome browser and visit Instagram’s 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 post it.
   
5. Select the video you want to upload.
   
6. Edit it if you wish.
   
7. Select “Share.”
   

How to Post Stories on Instagram From Chrome on a Mac

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

The easiest way to upload Stories using Chrome on your Mac is to access the 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 post and press “Add to your story”.
   

How to Post on Instagram From Chrome on a Windows

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

No more using Android emulators or numerous programs and apps to post photos on Instagram using your PC. You can now finally upload them using Chrome in only a few steps:

1. Launch the Chrome browser on your PC.
   
2. Go to Instagram’s website.
   
3. Log in if you haven’t already.
   
4. Select the plus sign at the top-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 on 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 post longer videos in a few clicks:

1. Open the Chrome browser on your PC.
   
2. Visit Instagram’s website.
   
3. Log in if to your account.
   
4. Press the plus icon at the top-right corner.
   
5. Drag the video you wish to post. 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 on Instagram From Chrome on a 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 hasn’t become available. But, nothing is impossible, including posting Stories from a PC.

There are several methods for doing this, but the easiest one is to change the browser user-agent. Follow the instructions below to do it:

1. Open Chrome.
   
2. Press the three dots at the top-right corner.
   
3. Press “More tools.”
   
4. Select “Developer tools.”
   
5. Press the “Toggle device toolbar” icon; it’s the second icon from the left. You can also use the “Ctrl + Shift + M” shortcut.
   
6. Open Instagram and log in to your account.
   
7. Select your profile picture with a blue plus icon to post your Story.
   
8. Choose the content you want to post and press “Add to your story”.
   

Instagram Is More Than a Mobile Phone App

As you know, Instagram doesn’t have a desktop app. Since it was designed as a mobile phone app, the browser version was significantly lacking features. Thanks to the recent updates, Mac and PC users can finally post content without using workarounds.

We hope this article has taught you how to post on Instagram from Chrome. Additionally, we hope you learned more about the new Instagram updates. We can’t wait to see what the Instagram future holds.

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