Smartphone users who stumble across this article might wonder why it matters.
With Instagram largely considered to be a mobile device app which is accessed and used on-the-go, you might be wondering why you would need to upload a post from a PC.
But the fact is, sometimes images are easier to edit, and footage is easier to pull together, on a PC.
Not only do you benefit from a larger screen, but the addition of a mouse and keyboard can make posting nice and easy.
Here’s how to post on Instagram using a PC or laptop.
6 Steps to Share a Post On Instagram Using a PC
- Before you get started with creating and sharing a post on your PC, it’s important to make sure that all the content that you want to post is saved on the device you’re using
- Open Instagram on your PC and make sure that you are logged in
- Down the left hand side of your screen, you will see a series of options. Click on ‘Create’
- This will open a pop up message, inviting you to start selecting the photos and videos that you want to upload
- Find and select the images that you want to share in your new post
- Move through the editing screens, adding any filters to your image, cropping it, and adding a caption
- Click on ‘Share’ when you’re ready for the post to be sent to your feed
And there you have it, a post that has been shared via your PC device!
What Are The Benefits Of Posting On a PC?
Before we leave you to experiment and start comparing the posting process on a smartphone versus that on a PC, a few key points.
When you share on a PC, you have access to a bigger screen with more control over your editing. The zoom and crop function is a useful feature in the PC upload process, and the adjustments screen is much easier to control.
If you’ve tried both options, posting on a mobile device and a PC, we’d love to know which one you found easier!
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