Unfortunately, the Android version that is specifically called out in this article, doesn’t allow you to browse the local file structure on your PC. (If you use Instagram on Android, this entire process will be familiar.) Then, edit and upload the photo as usual. This will prompt you to select a photo from your drive. To upload a photo from your desktop, click the camera button, then select the polaroid icons in the lower-right of the app window. However, when I tried to add a photo, no go. I could browse, like and comment on the photos just fine, albeit horribly slow (and I have a pretty beefy PC). I installed BlueStacks just fine, then installed the Android version of Instagram and then fired it up. This was one of the worst, cludgy, and non-functional suggestions that I tried. The second recommendation, from CNet, is to use an app emulator called BlueStacks.
If you don’t like the Dropbox solution outlined below (which is what I use), check out Gramblr. So far, it’s the easiest solution available that doesn’t require a mobile device.
is now available and does allow you to update via your desktop. Unfortunately Gramblr Is Not A Solution For Uploading Photos To Instagram Via The Web UPDATE: Per my note at the top of this post.
Right on their front page, they acknowledge that they’re working out issues with the Mac version of their software, but when you click the link to the PC version of the download, you get a 404 error. The problem is that the app isn’t available. This app is a desktop app that says it allows you to upload photos from your PC directly to Instagram. The first out of date solution is to use a product called Gramblr. Click To Tweet Closest Solution #1 – Use Yes, you can post photos to Instagram directly from your desktop. I gave them a try to see if they worked and then found the one that seemed to be the easiest and worked flawlessly. Unfortunately, all of these queries really pointed to the same set of outdated (and now non-functional) tips, hints, workarounds and “solutions”.
I found my solution to this problem after returning from a much-needed family vacation from social media via a Disney cruise to the Bahamas. How do I upload photos from my digital camera, desktop PC or Mac to Instagram? From family and friend, as well as readers, I have gotten the same question numerous times. I expect that there are a lot of people out there searching for the answer to this one too. Similar to my articles on switching between Twitter mobile and desktop and reorganizing your Facebook photos, I’ve stumbled across another one of those social media tasks that should be soooo simple, yet isn’t. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases when you buy something from those links. I get commissions for purchases made through those links. Please note: Some of the links in my posts are affiliate links.