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How to Upload Videos to Instagram from PC [Windows/Mac]

May 27, 2022

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Uploading videos to Instagram from your phone is easy, but what about how to upload a video to Instagram from a PC? There are actually multiple ways to upload videos to Instagram from your computer with Windows or Mac. It’s actually pretty easy to post in-feed, Stories, IGTVs, Rees, and Instagram Ads from a desktop. The only thing you can’t do is create Instagram Live content. For that, you’ll need to use the Instagram app on your phone. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best ways to post videos to Instagram from a computer. Let’s get started!

How to post a video on Instagram from a PC (3 different ways)

Let’s talk about how to post a video on Instagram from a PC for free without downloading any other third-party apps. There are three simple ways to do this, including through the Instagram website, by changing your browser user-agent, and with Instagram Creator Studio.

Way #1 – Uploading videos via the Instagram website

Posting in-feed videos to Instagram online from your desktop is easy on Instagram’s website, but you cannot post a Story, IGTV, or Reel with this method. However, if you just want to make a traditional post to your feed, here’s how:

Open your preferred internet browser and navigate to the Instagram website.
Go to the Instagram website
Log in to your Instagram account, and you’ll be taken to your feed.
Click the + button at the top right of the screen.
Either drag and drop your video into the pop-up window or click the Select from computer button and browse for your video.
Click Next at the top right of the pop-up window.
(Optional) Add a filter and/or make other adjustments to the appearance of your video.
Click Next.
Write a caption, add a location, and adjust accessibility and advanced settings.
Click Share.

Way #2 – Changing your browser user-agent

For this option, you’re essentially going to make your desktop browser mimic a mobile browser to upload videos as in-feed posts or Stories. This is a hack that a lot of developers use when they’re working with Instagram or other mobile app APIs, but it’s easy enough that almost anyone can take advantage of it. This option only works with Google Chrome. Download it by using the link below if you don’t have it already.

Download Google Chrome

Open a tab in Google Chrome and navigate to Instagram.
Go to the Instagram website
Click on the three vertical dots at the upper right corner of the browser window.
Select More tools in the dropdown menu, then click on Developer Tools.
From the top menu bar, select the second from the left button. This is the Toggle Device Toolbar button, and it looks like an outline of a phone over the outline of a tablet.
From this toolbar (which will appear to the left), click on the word Responsive and select your preferred mobile device from the list in the dropdown menu.
Refresh the browser page.
You can now use Instagram just like you would use it on a mobile device to upload Stories and posts.

Way #3 – Uploading videos with Instagram Creator Studio

If you want to find out how to post a video on Instagram from a PC with Instagram Creator Studio, you’ll need a professional Instagram account. This is actually pretty easy, though, and it’s a smart move for many Instagram video makers. Just follow these steps on your phone:

Open the Instagram app and go to your profile page.
At the top right corner, hit the three stacked horizontal lines to open a dropdown menu.
Select Settings.
Toward the bottom of the list of options, choose Switch to Professional Account.
Follow the prompts to finish switching your account type.

Now you’re ready to use Instagram Creator Studio on your PC or Mac.

Visit the Instagram Creator Studio website in your preferred browser.
Go to Instagram Creator Studio
Click on the Connect Your Account button in the center of the screen.
Enter your Instagram account name and password.
Click on the green Create Post button at the top left of the screen and select Instagram Feed to make an in-feed post or IG Video to create a Reel or Story.
You can now drag and drop your videos into the designated area, or you can click on From file upload to browse for it or From your Page content to create a video from existing content on your Instagram or Facebook page.
Add a caption and make any other changes you want.
If you’re done preparing your video and you’re ready to post, click the blue Publish button at the bottom right of the window, or you can click the dropdown button next to it to schedule the post for later or save it as a draft.

If none of the ways above seem suitable, try using one of the services designed to help you work with social media and schedule the post beforehand. Platforms like that usually offer other helpful tools such as account monitoring, analysis, management, and more.

How to make a video for Instagram on a desktop

Now that you know how to upload and share a video to Instagram, let’s talk about how to make a gorgeous, pro-level Instagram video on your PC with Movavi Video Suite.

Movavi Video Suite is a robust video editing platform that’s incredibly user-friendly. It gives creators all the tools they need to add special effects, make color corrections, splice video clips together, and much more. This software makes it easy to create videos on your computer for Insta Stories, your news feed, IGTV, and Reels:

Step 1. Install the program

Download and install the latest version of Movavi Video Suite by following the on-screen instructions. Launch the program and click New Project in the Edit video area.

Step 2. Add your files

Add the video file(s) that you want to edit for Instagram into the software by clicking the Add Files button. Move your video from the Media bin to the Timeline.

Step 3. Resize your video

In this step, you’ll need to change the aspect ratio of your video to meet Instagram’s requirements (e.g., 16 × 9 is only available for IGTV and ads). We’ll outline those specific settings below.

To resize your video, hit the Crop button. Under the preview window, open the list with aspect ratios and choose the appropriate size.

Step 4. Add effects, stickers, and titles

Use the timeline, effects, titles, and other features and tools to edit your video. Here is where you also can add text if you need to. Additionally, you can use special Instagram sets from Movavi Effects Store.

Step 5. Save your video

Click Export to save your video as a .mov or .mp4 file. These are the only file formats that are guaranteed to work with Instagram. Fortunately, Movavi makes it easy to convert video files if yours was saved in a different file type. Don’t take a chance on a format that may not upload correctly or that may appear blurry or pixelated when it plays in the app. Read the guide below to learn more.

Learn how to convert and resize a video for Instagram

Instagram Stories templates

To help you make really cool videos for Instagram, Movavi Effects Store has a few available templates specifically designed to enhance Instagram Stories.

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Instagram video requirements

In our above guide for creating videos for Instagram, we mentioned that you’ll need to ensure that your video fits a few requirements. Standards and requirements vary for short in-feed videos and long videos that can be posted as Reels and Stories. For example, the max length for in-feed clips is much shorter than Live videos. Likewise, you can upload full videos to your Story, but they’ll appear in multiple story frames. After posting, if you notice that a video doesn’t look quite right, it’s likely that you haven’t adjusted your video’s settings to comply with Instagram’s restrictions. This could include the level to which you compress a video file or breaking the time limit for the type of video you upload. It could also occur if you put unlicensed music onto a video or used other licensed material without permission, as well.

As you edit your videos in Movavi or any video editing software, be sure that you adhere to the following requirements:

Video format. When adding movies to Instagram, all videos should be saved as MP4 or MOV. Other formats, like WebM and WMV, will not work.
Video codec. You can change your video codec in Movavi Video Suite. It should be set to H. 264 to upload videos without losing quality.
Frame rate. 30 FPS (frames per second) is the ideal frame rate for Instagram to avoid videos not playing or a failed upload. Slower frame rates may look choppy, and faster ones may result in files sizes that are too big to upload properly.
Audio format. Your video’s audio format should be AAC. It will likely be set to this by default, but if audio is not working, check this setting.
Bitrate. A bitrate of 3500 kbps will give you the clearest video output and will be sure to be accepted by Instagram.
Cover photo. Your cover photo is the thumbnail that your viewers will see before your video starts playing. If you’re creating a Story, IGTV, or Reel, you’ll be prompted to choose a cover photo for your video. This can be a still from the video, or you can upload a separate photo for your cover. Either browse through your pics or choose a frame in your video that works best as its cover. In some instances, you might even choose an appropriately funny meme for your cover image. In-feed posts and ads do not have cover pictures.
Orientation. When shooting your video – or in the editing process – you’ll want to ensure that you have the right orientation. In-feed posts, ads, and IGTV can be published in one of three orientations: vertical, horizontal (landscape), or square. Stories and Reels can only be published with vertical orientation. We’ll provide the specific aspect ratio for each of these video types in the table below.

Summary: Choose the right tools to create videos for Instagram on your PC

With the tools, apps, and info in this article, you should now be armed with all the things you need to make Instagram videos and upload them from your laptop or desktop. With the methods we’ve discussed here, you should have a clear idea of the best way to upload good-quality videos based on your needs. To help simplify this process, here’s something to think about as you look through all the stuff on uploading videos to Instagram: Before you upload a video – no matter what method you choose – make sure that your video complies with all of Instagram’s requirements. That way, you won’t have to redo all your hard work just because you had the wrong aspect ratio or some other missed detail.

Also, while there are Instagram uploader options available from third parties, there’s really no need to download additional software besides your Instagram video editor. Further, you can use any editor you prefer that will allow you to change the aspect ratio, resolution, and other settings on your videos, but we recommend Movavi, as the software makes all of this simple and easy.

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* The free version of Movavi Video Suite has the following restrictions: 7-day trial period, watermark on the output videos, and, if you’re saving a project as an audio file, an ability to save only half the audio length.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my MP4 not uploading to Instagram?

If Instagram isn’t letting you upload an MP4, one of several things could be happening. Your wireless connection may be faulty. You may have the wrong compression rate, or you may have made another error in the formatting of your video. Check the information in the table above in this article to see if your video fits within the restrictions set by Instagram for HD and SD videos. If all of your settings are correct, you may need to call or chat with customer support. In some cases, you may not be able to upload a video because it goes against Instagram’s terms of use. For example, a video with music that you don’t have permission to use may not upload with sound, or it may not upload at all.

How do I upload videos to Instagram from Windows 10?

On a Windows 10 desktop or laptop, you can upload videos to Instagram on the web in one of three ways. You can:

Upload in-feed posts directly from your computer in any supported browser at Instagram.
In Google Chrome, follow the steps to change your browser user-agent to run your desktop browser like a mobile device.
Switch to a professional Instagram account and send videos with Instagram Creator Studio.

How do I upload a video from my Mac to Instagram?

Uploading Instagram videos via the internet on a Mac is easy, whether it’s an iMac or MacBook. You can do it in one of three ways:

Publish in-feed posts at Instagram.
Use Google Chrome to change your browser user-agent to mimic a mobile device and upload videos as if you were using an iPhone or Android.
Upload videos via Instagram Creator Studio. This requires you to switch to a professional account.

How do I upload videos to Instagram from Chrome?

There are three easy ways to upload Instagram videos from Chrome:

Change your user-agent to imitate a mobile device.
Upload in-feed videos at Instagram.
Go to Instagram Creator Studio and upload videos with this tool. This will require you to switch to a professional account first.

How do I share Facebook videos on Instagram?

It’s possible to share Facebook videos to Instagram by following a few simple steps:

Go to the Instagram Creator Studio website.
Visit Instagram Creator Studio
Tap the green Create post button and choose between Instagram Feed for a short post or IG Video to keep longer videos from cutting off.
Click on Add content and choose From Facebook Page.
Select the video you want to post to Instagram, add a caption and any other details, and click the blue Publish button.

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How to Upload Your Videos to Instagram from PC and Mobile

Let’s talk about how you can use Instagram to post images and video all from your desktop or mobile device.

It’s no secret that Instagram is one of, if not the most, wildly used social media platforms in the world. It’s not hard to understand why either—there are several different ways to share and create content all through this one app.

With Reels basically rivaling TikTok in popularity, it’s safe to assume Instagram is going nowhere. So, let’s talk about how you can use the platform to post images and videos all from your desktop or mobile device.

Instagram Video Resolution and Length

Right away, let’s just make it clear that the supported file formats are mp4 and QuickTime. So, if you’re not sure whether your video is mp4 or QuickTime, check out our breakdowns for exporting in the most popular editing programs.

Exporting in Premiere
Exporting in Resolve
Exporting in Final Cut

Let’s look at the specific upload requirements for your videos on Instagram.

You can upload a video with an aspect ratio between 1:1, 1.91:1, and 9:16.
Videos should have a minimum frame rate of 30fps (frames per second) and minimum resolution of 720 pixels.
The maximum file size for videos that are ten minutes or less is 650mb. The maximum file size for videos up to sixty minutes is 3.6GB.

Upon updating this article, Instagram has recently announced that IGTV is no longer a thing. Instead, the longer form content that was meant to be hosted on IGTV can now live directly on your feed.

The max length for videos is now sixty minutes. So . . . that kind of changes everything about user experience on Instagram’s feed.

Aspect Ratios to Choose From

You can also upload in a variety of different aspect ratios, such as:

1:1 Square aspect ratio: Standard square format on the Instagram feed.
1.91:1 Landscape aspect ratio: Similar to 16:9 widescreen format.
4:5 Portrait aspect ratio: A slightly taller format than the standard square.

Many content creators prefer the 4:5 Portrait aspect ratio (864 pixel width by 1080 pixel height) because it takes up the most onscreen real estate on the Instagram feed. The larger view also helps the perceived quality of the video.

If you’re wondering about cover images, or thumbnails, Instagram has listed their recommended sizes as 420px by 654px (or 1:1.55 ratio). Right now, you won’t be able to edit your cover photo once you’ve uploaded it.

In addition, the video codec required (if you need this information) is as follows:

Progressive scan (no interlacing)
High profile
2 consecutive B frames
Closed GOP—GOP of half the frame rate
CABAC
Chroma sub-sampling: 4:2:0

Uploading from Your Mac or PC

Thanks to a recent update, you can now post photos and videos right to your feed . . . drum-roll please . . . natively, right from your desktop! I’d like to tell you that there’s a difference between uploading on a PC vs. Mac, but the truth is, they’re exactly the same! Wait, that’s a good thing. Well, alrighty then.

So, if you’re wondering how to upload a video from your desktop, it pretty much works in the exact same way as uploading a photo. You just pick the video that’s already located somewhere on your desktop or hard drive. Once you select the video and hit “Upload” this is what you can expect to see, once you’ve uploaded the video to Instagram.

Video uploaded to Instagram.

You have options to choose a “Cover photo” based on the images throughout your video. Be mindful of this when editing this social-friendly video to make sure you have an image somewhere that could work as a good cover photo.

However, you still have the option to choose a cover image from your desktop or hard drive. You also have the ability to trim down the video if it’s too long, or you need to start or stop in a different place.

There’s also the option to turn the video’s sound off. This is in case the video features audio, or a song you might not want or hasn’t been approved by the third party who created the video or music.

Reels

Instagram Reels is the app’s latest and most popular feature. Think of it as their own version of TikTok. You can record, edit, and add effects to your video right within the app. It’s a fantastic inclusion to the already growing platform. At the moment, you can’t upload a “reel” from your PC, so you’ll be limited to using this feature on your phone.

The idea is simple, though. Record bite-size clips within the app, then add music, stickers, overlays, and titles to make whatever you want in up to sixty seconds.

Going Live

Going live on Instagram is a simple, straightforward process. By going to the “plus” sign at the bottom of your screen, just like normal uploading practices, you’ll find the option to go “Live.”

One of Instagram’s most popular features allows other users—or “friends”—to join in on the live stream with you. You can use this for interviews or conversations for your followers to watch. You can also title the live stream so your audience knows what they’re getting into before they tune in.

So, can you go live on your computer? Yes! But, first you’ll need to download two apps.

The first is called Yellow Duck. Once you download this free software, it essentially produces a RTMP URL that you can enter into your encoding software—in this case, OBS.

Now, download OBS if you haven’t already.

So really, this process is as simple as entering your Instagram account into Yellow Duck, then taking that RTMP URL and copy and pasting into OBS. This allows you to use your laptop or webcam to stream from your computer directly to Instagram!

Instagram Stories

A couple of quick side notes if you’re uploading edited videos to Instagram Stories . . .

The Instagram Stories aspect ratio is 9:16 (1080 px width by 1920 px height). Videos uploaded to Instagram Stories will automatically break into fifteen second sections when played back by viewers, and there will be a slight pause between each section.

If you’re looking to upload stories from your PC, as of right now, you’re only able to do so through third-party apps. These apps are both paid and free, and they’re primarily for scheduling and managing your account.

Be sure to look through their features to make sure they have everything you need before you give them your money.

Third-party upload & scheduling apps:

Hootsuite
Hopper HQ
Later
Eclincher

How to Upload a Video to Instagram from the App

In order to upload an edited video through the Instagram app, you’ll first need to transfer the video onto your mobile device. The Dropbox app is the easiest, free method available for both PC and Mac users.

Alternatively, Mac users can also use the AirDrop feature to transfer files between iOS devices.

Image via Dropbox.

First, create a free Dropbox account (if you don’t already have one), then upload your edited video to your online Dropbox folder. You can do this by uploading the file directly to the website or by installing the Dropbox desktop app on your computer.

The desktop app is simply a file folder that automatically uploads all content added to the Dropbox platform. Simply drag-and-drop the video file to start transferring. Dropbox will notify you when your file has uploaded (synced), and you should see a small green check mark on the file.

Next, you’ll need to install the Dropbox app on your mobile device. Open the Dropbox app and navigate to the edited video file. Click the three vertical dots to the right of the file name. This will open up the options menu.

Scroll down the options and select Export.
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You’ll then be asked where to export the file. Select Save to device. Afterwards, you might have the option to rename the file. From there, the video file should save to the camera gallery or camera roll on your mobile device.

You can now post the video to Instagram, just as you would any other photo or video from your phone. Launch Instagram, and select the add photo icon.

You should see your video in the gallery. If you don’t see your video in the gallery, check one of the other folders, such as: Video, Instagram, Camera, or Downloaded.

Depending on the aspect ratio of your video, select the crop button to ensure your video displays correctly before posting.

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The rhythm of modern life significantly affects live communication. Using social networks allows you to keep abreast of the latest news. The current generation of young people cannot imagine life without these programs. They have become a part of modern life.

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One of the most popular programs is Instagram. It quickly gained popularity around the world many years ago. This is a great program that allows you to share photos and videos. Users can follow the news in the personal life of a particular person. Recently, Instagram developers have introduced new features. Now in the application you can not only share media, but also chat in Direct and share History. However, many prefer to share videos.

Posting videos on Instagram is as easy as posting photos. Each novice user will be able to deal with the program.

To publish a video, just go to the main profile page and click on "Plus" at the bottom of the screen.

In the window that appears at the bottom, select the item "Video"

The camera immediately opens in front of the user. He can shoot video by himself through the app. Just click on the circle. The user can take advantage of various options and functions that will allow you to create beautiful videos.

An existing video can be loaded. To do this, go to item "Gallery" . The user immediately opens all the videos and photos that are on the gadget.

Click on the video you are interested in and "Next"

In the window that appears, you can tame the video or select a specific time period. You can also choose the cover of the video and use different modes.

Once the video is ready, you need to click "Next" and "Share" again.

The application allows you to specify the location where the video was filmed and tag friends who are on it.

Developers offer interesting features for all users.

Video Upload Features

Adding a video to Instagram is not as difficult as it sounds. But at the same time, the developers made certain restrictions. Upload a video can only last 3-60 seconds. Video for Stories should not exceed 15 seconds. In this application, you should not shoot long videos if you do not have a blog. Otherwise, you can lose subscribers. The video should be interesting and to get people interested, you need to keep within 15 seconds.

Users may encounter problems during download. Most often this is due to the large weight of the video or format mismatch. The size of the video should be no more than 128 MB, but the application supports the format mp4, m4v, vi, 3q2, 3gp, mpg, wmv, asf. As soon as the video is uploaded, it will appear in the news feed and subscribers will be able to watch it.

You can edit the description during and after the download. It should attract readers and people like it. The description should be beautiful and interesting for readers.

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How to add video to Instagram: from a computer or phone

Instagram is a specific social network that puts visual content first. Moreover, videos are now at the peak of popularity - they allow to significantly increase the reach and engagement of . However, adding a video to Instagram is more difficult than adding a photo. Many are faced with unpleasant situations when the file does not load or its quality deteriorates noticeably.

Today we will tell you how to upload a video to Instagram from a computer or phone. How to post any video to Stories. And also how to deal with the problems that arise when working with the video format.

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How to upload a video to Instagram: from your phone and computer

From your phone

Everything is done directly from the application on your smartphone or mobile phone.

Step #1. Launch the Instagram application and click on the button to add a new post ("+" at the bottom of the screen).

There are two options here:

you can record from the camera by switching to the "Video" section by pressing and holding the button in the middle;
add a video from the gallery, after which you need to click "Next".

Step #2. Now you have the opportunity to edit the video. In the "Filter" tab, you can use one or another effect.

Step No. 3. In the Trim tab, you can trim the video, to do this, use the slider under the clip. Please note: the shortest video duration in posts is 3 seconds, and the maximum is 1 minute.

Step No. 4. The "Cover" tab is needed in order to select the main frame that will be shown to users before playback. You can also turn off the sound using the corresponding icon at the top of the screen.

You cannot upload a custom cover image.

Step #5. Click "Next" - you will see the registration screen. At this stage, you can specify a geo, come up with a caption for the publication, and so on. More on the topic : How to make a post on Instagram .

After performing the necessary manipulations, click on the "Share" button, and all your followers will see the published video.

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From a computer

The easiest and most convenient way is to use the free Gramblr program.

Step #1. Download the software from the official site and install it on your computer.

Step #2. After launching the application, enter your Instagram profile data in it, then click on the Log in button.

Step #3. Open the folder with the desired video on the PC and drag the content to the program window. Then finish posting.

How to post videos to Instagram Stories

You can post short videos up to 15 seconds in Stories.

Step #1. Swipe right on the feed or click on your avatar icon in the Stories feed, which is located at the top left.

Step #2. Click on the circle at the bottom of the screen and record a video for stories. Or select a pre-made video from the gallery.

Step #3. Select a pencil symbol to add a picture, or a smiley face if you want a sticker. To overlay a caption on the video, click on Letters. Read more: How to post Stories on Instagram using all the features .

Step #4. After registration, click on the "Recipient" button at the very bottom. Choose from "Your Story" to share with all followers or " Best Friends " to share with a limited list of users.

Instagram video problems

Let's look at the most common problems that users face.

The video does not load on Instagram

In most cases, the problem is an unstable Internet connection. Its solution is to search for a Wi-Fi point with a good connection or change the tariff (you can check the Internet speed using the SpeedTest service).

It's also worth knowing the format of the content. Instagram does not yet fully support the new FLV and WEBM extensions. It is more expedient to convert the file to mp4, wmv, asf, m4v, 3q2, mpg, vi, 3gp. At the same time, its size should be up to 128 MB.

Another possible cause of the problem is an outdated version of Instagram. There is a chance that you just need to update the software. You can check it in the App Store or Google Play.

If none of the above methods helped you, there is only one thing left - reset the mobile device to factory settings, after creating a backup copy of all content from external and internal memory.

Degradation of video quality

Despite frequent updates, Instagram consistently degrades the quality of source files.

Video quality deteriorates when publishing for the following reasons:

the social network compresses the media file to the optimal size to reduce the load on the servers;
the format is changed to the mov standard, which makes content available even on a device with a weak processor;
the user has an old version of Instagram installed, which reduces quality more when uploading.

To avoid significant deterioration of the source, it is required to update the application regularly. Live-mode allows you to avoid reformatting and, accordingly, reducing the quality of the video.

Unable to repost video

The "Share" function is not provided by Instagram developers. Make a repost using third-party services.

To share the video, install Regrann, Repost for Instagram, or another version of the program you like on your device. Then go through the identification in the social network, find the desired video and click "Copy link" or "Share".

Video from PC is not added

The application was originally created specifically for mobile devices. Although now developers are actively developing the web version, it still lacks full functionality. So, users cannot upload photos and videos from a computer.

You can correct the situation by installing the official application on your laptop. You can do this through the "App Store", but please note: this solution is suitable for the Windows 8 and higher operating system.

In addition, deferred posting services will help you post videos on Instagram. When choosing a service, pay attention to the support for publishing videos.