With Instagram’s gaining popularity, people are actively posting reels, posts, and stories, sharing their daily moments. As it is a mobile-centric social platform, uploading your videos from your phone is easy. However, what when you want to upload a video to your Instagram story from a PC or Mac? Is it possible and if yes, how to do it? We’ll discuss the same in today’s guide.
How to Upload Video to Instagram Story from PC or Mac?
You can upload your pictures, thoughts, and more on your stories to keep your audience engaged. Do remember that you can post a story on Instagram from your PC or Mac in the same way.
Method 1: Use Storrito
Follow the steps mentioned below to use Storrito to upload a video to your Instagram story from your computer:
- Open any of your preferred web browsers, search for Storrito, and sign up.
- Click on Instagram Accounts and then on Connect a new Instagram account.
- Enter your username and password for Instagram ID and select Save this connection.
- Click on the Gallery option on the left and select the video you want to upload.
- Click Edit and the story editor will open up.
- Edit your story the way you want and click on Save.
- Now, select the same story in the gallery and click on Post/Schedule.
- Select your Instagram account, then click on Post now or Schedule the time and date on which you want it to be posted.
Method 2: Using Chrome Extension
Follow the steps mentioned below to use the INSSIST Chrome extension to upload a video to your Instagram story from a PC or Mac:
- Open Chrome and search for Chrome Webstore.
- Search INSSIST and click on Add to Chrome.
- Log in to your Instagram account.
- You’ll see the extension icon at the top (a square with a + sign in the middle).
- Click on the Extension, go to the Instagram home page, and click on Your Story to add a story.
You can refer to the video on How to Upload Video to Instagram Story from PC or Mac.
How to Post a Story on Instagram from a PC
Follow the steps mentioned below to post a story on Instagram from PC:
- Log in to your Instagram account on Chrome.
- Press the shortcut CTRL + Shift + J to open the Developers tool while on the Instagram window.
- Click on the icon that looks like a tablet and mobile phone naming the toggle device bar at the top.
- Reload or refresh the Instagram page and click on Your story to add one.
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How to Post a Story on Instagram From Mac
You can either post a story from Safari by changing the display and turning it to portrait orientation or you can also follow the steps below:
- Open Safari and press Command + Options + J to open the Develop menu.
- Switch to User Agent and click on Safari Preferences > Advanced.
- Tick the check box: Show Develop menu in Menu Bar.
- Click on Develop > User Agent and tick the checkbox: Safari iOS – 11.3 – iPhone.
- Log in to your Instagram account and upload your story by clicking on + Sign.
How to Post on Instagram from Mac
Follow the steps mentioned below to post on Instagram from Mac:
- Open Safari and then visit the Instagram website.
- Click on the + Sign and then select Select from the computer.
- Edit the image as you want and then click on the Share button.
How to Post On Instagram from PC Chrome
Follow the steps mentioned below to post on Instagram from PC Chrome:
- Open Chrome and visit Instagram.
- Click on Create+ from the left panel and then select Select from the computer.
- Edit the image as you want, click on Next, and click on the Share button.
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How to Post on Instagram from a PC Without an App
You’ll need to use one of the web browsers like Firefox, Chrome, or any other browser to post on Instagram from a PC without the app by following the steps mentioned above.
Instagram Desktop Login
For Instagram Desktop Login go to the official Instagram website on any of your preferred internet browsers and log in with your username and password.
Is It Better to Post on Instagram from a Computer?
Preferring to post on Instagram from a PC or smartphone and comparing which one is better totally depends on personal needs.
Professionals who run a business account prefer to post on Instagram using a desktop while others might prefer using a phone.
However, here are some differences such as:
- On your phone, you can upload a story, go live, and post a picture or video while on your PC you can only create posts.
- Cropping feature on both is different.
- You can enhance photos on Instagram only on mobile as more photo and video editing tools are available.
- You can cross-post using the phone app.
- You can only shop using the mobile app.
- You can create an avatar on the mobile version.
By employing browser tricks, and using third-party apps you can easily upload a photo, video, or post on your Instagram story on a PC or Mac. Add doodles or write custom captions and have fun. Keep reading our blogs for more information and leave your queries below.
