If you’re looking for a guide on how to upload to Instagram from Mac, then this article is perfect for you. Below, you’ll find 6 different methods that you can use to post on Instagram from your Mac.

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Visit Instagram.com on your Safari browser.

Open the ‘Preferences’ menu of Safari.

Check the box next to the ‘Show Develop menu in menu bar.' The ‘Develop’ menu will then appear at the top menu bar.

In the Develop menu, choose ‘User Agent’, then select the mobile interface you’d like to view from the latest iPhone iOS.

Once you decide, the web page will refresh.

You can now upload posts onto Instagram from your Mac the same way you’d do it with your iOS mobile device

Method 1: Upload to Instagram from a Mac Using Safari

From the top menu,  open ‘View’, then ‘Developer’, then ‘Developer Tools’.

Once you open ‘Developer Tools’, click on the icon that looks like a tablet and a phone next to each other at the top of the sidebar. 

Now, Instagram will appear exactly as it would on an IOS phone. In fact, you can choose your specific phone model from the menu above the Instagram screen.

The upload icon should also show up at the bottom of the Instagram screen. If not, just refresh the page and it’ll appear.

Click on the upload icon to post a photo on Instagram. You can use Instagram filters, tag your location, and tag other accounts. 

When you’re ready to upload, click ‘Share’, and your photo will be posted on Instagram.

Method 2: Upload photos to Instagram from a Mac using Google Chrome

Vivaldi is a Mac web browser that allows you to upload images to Instagram. Here's how:

Click on the ‘+’ icon in the bar on the left.

The Instagram URL will show up in the box under ‘Add Web Panel’.

Click on the Web Panel and a new page with the mobile version of the Instagram website will appear on the left.

To post photos to your Instagram feed, click the plus icon.

To add images to your Instagram Story, click on the camera icon.

Method 3: Upload to Instagram from a Mac via Vivaldi

You can upload photos on Instagram from a Mac using Hootsuite in a few easy steps:

Log into your Hootsuite dashboard or create an account if you don’t have one.

Click on the green ‘New Post’ at the top of the dashboard. The New Post window will show up.

Under ‘Post to’, choose the Instagram account where you want to upload content. If you’re yet to add an account, do it by clicking ‘+Add a social network’ in the box.

Next, drop the photo, video, and/or carousel (multiple images and videos) you want to post in the ‘Media’ section. You can use the photo editor to tweak your photo and/or video.

Once you’re happy with your content, you can add a caption in the ‘Text’ section along with any hashtags you want to include. You can also tag a location at the bottom.

Review your post for any errors and once you’re sure it’s ready to upload, click the ‘Post Now’ button at the bottom.

Method 4: Upload to Instagram from a Mac using Hootsuite

If you don’t mind having all your social networks in one dashboard, then using Creator Studio to upload to Instagram from your mac could be a good option. Here’s how:

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

Choose the Instagram account where you want to upload content (if you have multiple Instagram accounts connected).

You can add a caption and a location if you want.

Click ‘Add Content’ to add photos or videos. Then, you’ll need to choose from one of the following options:

Click ‘From File Upload’ to upload new content saved on your Mac.

Click ‘From Facebook Page’ to upload content that you’ve already posted on your Facebook profile.

If you want to simultaneously post photos or videos to the Facebook Page linked to your Instagram account, check the box next to your profile under 'Post to Facebook'. You can add extra details to your Facebook post after you upload it to Instagram.

Click 'Publish' and your content will show up on your Instagram feed.

Method 5: Upload to Instagram from a Mac using Creator Studio

Uplet is an Instagram app for Mac that you can use to upload content if you don’t want to deal with the complexity of using developer tools within your browser.

With Uplet, you don’t need to transfer content to your phone first. This bulk Instagram uploader for Mac will post photos or videos directly from your laptop and to your Instagram account one by one.

This app also allows you to edit the appearance of your posts and add captions — just as Instagram on mobile does. Uplet, as well as more than 180 other Mac apps, is available as part of the Setapp Mac app suite.

Follow the steps below to upload to Instagram from your Mac via Uplet:

Click the plus button to upload your photos and/or videos.

Change the appearance of your photo or video by clicking on the resize button at the top left corner of the interface.

You can add a caption, with or without hashtags, in the text box below your content.

Click ‘Share’ to publish your content on Instagram.

One of the biggest perks of using Uplet is that you get to manage multiple Instagram accounts very easily and flexibly. Just select the account picture to switch to your other account.

In this case, you won’t have to sign in and out again — it’s only a one-click deal.


Method 6: Upload to Instagram from a Mac using a Third-party App

There you have it, 6 different methods to guide you on how to upload to Instagram from Mac.

How To Upload To Instagram from Mac

How To Upload To Instagram from Mac

Method 1: Upload to Instagram from a Mac Using Safari

Method 2: Upload photos to Instagram from a Mac using Google Chrome

Method 3: Upload to Instagram from a Mac via Vivaldi

Method 4: Upload to Instagram from a Mac using Hootsuite

Method 5: Upload to Instagram from a Mac using Creator Studio

Method 6: Upload to Instagram from a Mac using a Third-party App

Wrap Up

How To Upload To Instagram from Mac

How To Upload To Instagram from Mac

Method 1: Upload to Instagram from a Mac Using Safari

Method 2: Upload photos to Instagram from a Mac using Google Chrome

Method 3: Upload to Instagram from a Mac via Vivaldi

Method 4: Upload to Instagram from a Mac using Hootsuite

Method 5: Upload to Instagram from a Mac using Creator Studio

Method 6: Upload to Instagram from a Mac using a Third-party App

Wrap Up

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