Instagram also recently added the ability to send and receive direct messages.

you’ve got the option to also post photos or videos.

Go toInstagram.comand jump in.

Create Post button on Instagram in web browser.

Click theCreate New Post (+)button in the upper-right corner of the page.

Drag an image or video file to the Create New Post window that appears.

Alternatively, clickSelect from computer, navigate to the file you want to post, and selectOpen.

Create new post window on Instagram in web browser.

The photo or video appears in the window.

Then, drag it to the desired position in the window.

opt for double-arrow icon to select a specific aspect ratio for the post.

Change aspect ratio button on Instagram in web browser

On theFilterstab, select a filter to apply, if desired.

On theAdjustmentstab, adjust aspects such as brightness, contrast, and saturation.

Add a caption,tag someone, and add hashtags, if desired.

Add more photos button on Instagram in web browser.

ClickSharewhen you are ready to share the post.

Instagram for Windows doesn’t work with older PCs or Macs, though.

Instagram for Windows requires Windows 10 version 10586.0 or higher and 2 GB of RAM.

Next button on Create post window on Instagram in web browser.

Additionally, a Microsoft account is needed to download Instagram for Windows.

BlueStacks

BlueStacks is a freeAndroid phone emulator.

Install BlueStacks, thendownload Instagram.

Filters on Instagram in a web browser

Sign in to your Instagram account, and your Instagram feed appears as it does on a phone.

Pixlr

Pixlrisn’t a desktop Instagram workaround.

Instead, it’s a photo app with features similar to Instagram.

Share button on Instagram in browser window

Pixlr calls itself a “next-generation online photo editor.”

You’re now able to access direct messages.

you’re free to read all active conversations and selectSend Messageto start a new DM.

Instagram Windows app

SelectMore(three dots) above the post and chooseDelete.

The BlueStacks emulators download page, showing a screen from the app.

The Pixlr home page.