on your computer with programs like Photoshop,

you probably then AirDrop the images to your phone

so you can post from the app.

But it's actually possible to upload

to Instagram directly from your computer.

Here's how.

To upload from the web,

you're going to need to change your browser

to display the mobile version.

If you're on Safari, go on Instagram.com

and log in to your account.

Click on Safari in the menu bar,

go to Preferences,

and then check "Show Develop menu in menu bar."

Click on Develop in the menu bar,

then User Agent,

and look for Safari, the latest version of iOS iPhone.

This will change the appearance of Safari

to replicate the browser of an iPhone.

For Google Chrome, log in on Instagram.com

and right-click anywhere on the screen.

Go to Inspect, and then click on

the "toggle device toolbar" button.

Refresh the page and exit out of the inspection window.

Once your browser is configured,

you can post a picture by clicking the plus symbol

and uploading an image from your computer.

Just like when you post from your phone,

you can rotate the picture,

adjust the size, and apply filters.

However, note that uploading from a computer

does have some constraints,

like the inability to post videos or multiple pictures

and limited editing tools.

Did you know you can send direct messages

from the web as well?

Once your browser is configured,

the direct-messages shortcut will appear

on the upper-right corner.

Like the mobile version,

you can read and reply to your previous messages,

attach pictures, or start a new conversation

by clicking the plus sign.

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