With the advent of gadgets and other mobile devices, the computer has faded into the background for many users. PCs are still used for work where support is required powerful programs. In addition, some people simply find it difficult to abandon stationary hardware in favor of small devices. But for many smartphone and tablet users, computers have become a thing of the past. The developers of various popular applications are making a big bet on mobile devices and are engaged in the modification and creation of mobile applications. One of these is Instagram. But how to use such applications for people who do not have gadgets? and what the application is, we will talk in this article.
Instagram: what is it for?
How to install Instagram on a computer
The first thing computer users should pay attention to is the browser version of Instagram. You can just go to www.instagram.com and login to your account. However, the social networking site has rather limited features. You will be able to view the news, go to the profiles of other users, leave comments, rate photos and subscribe to other accounts. However, you will no longer be able to upload new pictures through the browser version.
Software for computer
In order to access all the features of the mobile application, you will have to download an additional utility. For example, one of the most popular programs is RuInsta. This is a great way to install Instagram on a computer in Russian. With this online client, you can fully use this social network, including posting new pictures. A distinctive feature of the utility is that you have the opportunity to receive new notifications as if you were using the gadget. In addition, to use Instagram on a computer, there are a number of other utilities and applications that may be paid. Some allow you to perform all the same manipulations as in mobile application, and some - limited actions.
"Instagram" using the emulator
If you want to use the full version of Insta, then you can install Instagram on your computer using another additional utility. You will need an Android operating system emulator. An emulator is a program that allows you to use a mobile OS just on your PC. There are many varieties of this kind of software: Droid4x, Andy or BlueStacks. Most of the users use last option emulator. He has quite simple interface and easy to download and use. Let's take a closer look at how to install Instagram on Windows computer 7 and other OS.
How to install an emulator
To do this, go to the official website of the program and download the download file. Then, following all the instructions and instructions, install the emulator on your PC. If we talk specifically about BlueStacks, then such an emulator does not take up much memory space, its installation will be quite fast. But on older models of computers, BlueStacks may slow down or even malfunction. For the most part, such emulators are needed to install applications and games. In the same way, we will install "Instagram".
Use an emulator for Instagram
To do this, you will need an account with Google system, you can use a ready-made or register immediately. The procedure is simple: enter the address gmail and password. Then you will need to enter payment card details, this will be needed in case of content purchase. After authorization, you can start downloading applications. Installing Instagram on a computer is quite simple. You should go to Play Maket ( Google Play is another name). This application will already be built into your emulator, it will not be difficult to find it. Next, enter the name in the search bar desired application, in our case - "Instagram". Then click the "Install" button and wait for the download to finish. For those users who have already carried out a similar procedure using a gadget, these manipulations will be familiar. Now you can fully use the social network on your computer.
Now you know how to install Instagram on a computer. Use social networks without restrictions!
The famous Instagram app - that says it all. Who in modern society at least once has not come across this service for sending, posting and sharing photos and videos. With the help of Instagram, people from all over the planet can easily work with media files. In fact, it is a kind of social network with a focus on publishing photos.
In order to use Instagram, you just need to have an account and an interesting photo that will impress people who are probably viewing your feed. Frame the picture, highlighting the desired area, and publish it on your page. More recently, the function of sending photos to other social networks has been added, which will greatly facilitate the life of advanced users who have more than one page on the World Wide Web.
Effects stand apart in Instagram, and they should be discussed separately. A variety of filters can be applied to the picture, which will improve its quality or add the desired result. The developers have subtly and efficiently worked out the overlay, so now everyone can edit their photo to their liking and goals. There are many options on Instagram. There is, for example, the function of brightening / darkening the photo. This filter can improve the quality of contours and remove imperfections on the skin and surfaces. There is an overlay of certain shades on the picture, which emphasize this or that detail, relegating other, less important things to the background. This filter is great for crowd shots or large events where highlighting the center of action is especially important. The blur effect will give the frame a retro-era feel. You can list the editing features for a long time, but one thing is for sure - there are a lot of them on Instagram, and everyone will find the right option to their liking.
Many people want to download Instagram to a computer, but it's not as easy as we would like. Special version this application exists only for Windows 10. Now we will talk in detail about how to download Instagram to a computer.
Install on Windows 10
We go to the OS App Store from Microsoft. You can use the button to go to the application:
Or go to the store through the pre-installed application on your PC:
Enter the following query in the search bar:
Click "Get" and wait for the download and installation to complete.
Web version on a computer
In addition to the installed application, you can also use the online version, which does not require downloading and downloading and is available for any PC, regardless of the version of Windows.
Option for other PCs
In the event that the version of Windows is less than 10, but you really want to install the application, then you can solve this issue using the BlueStacks Android emulator.
To download the mobile version to your computer, you need to follow these steps:
1. We go to the official website www.bluestacks.com;
2. Click "Download";
3. Run the installer and install;
4. The TOP of the most popular applications will appear in the program window - select the phone version of Instagram, in order to then log into it from a computer;
5. We go through three stages: add an account to Google, set up an account for BlueStacks and enable application synchronization;
6. We go through three stages and click "Let's go!";
7. In the Instagram window that appears, first click "Install", then - "Open";
8. Register and use! For more fruitful use, many download additional programs.
What else do you need to know?
To download Instagram for your phone to your computer, you need to consider two things.
- First, BlueStacks will have to add English language keyboards (by default there is only Russian). This is done in the settings by checking the box next to "English (US)" in the list of keyboards.
- Secondly, you will need to sign up for Google Play - it's pretty easy and starts automatically. By the way, if you already have an account for YouTube or Gmail, you can use them - they are also suitable for Google Play.
All! Now you can use Instagram on your computer just like on your phone.
To be in trend and not miss the interesting, you need to install Instagram on your computer, and not just on your phone.
It's easy to do. The article describes several ways - for different operating systems. You only need to choose the one that suitable for your version of Windows.
The official Instagram app for Windows 10
Relatively recently, it became possible to download Instagram to a computer for free in Russian from the developers of the official software.
This is not a stripped-down browser version that was before, but a full-fledged program in which you can:
In general, in it you can do everything the same as in mobile version without limiting yourself in any way. True, there is one subtlety - the program can only download from a PC those photos that are in the Camera Album folder.
Gramblr is an Instagram client with SMM features
Gramblr is a multi-platform and multi-language app for viewing and posting photos. Russian language available. The program works on 32- and 64-bit versions Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and 10. There is also a distribution for Mac OS X.
The main feature of this application is in the built-in SMM functions. Gramblr is not just Instagram for Windows, where you can post photos after flavoring them with filters and captions. This is Instagram for Windows where you can post according to the schedule and repost materials from social networks.
Instagram for desktop via Google Chrome extension
A simple and convenient way is to download Instagram for a computer not as a separate program, but as a browser extension. You can find it in the Chrome store by searching for “Instagram”:
The installed extension looks like this:
Apart from standard set“Watch/like/share” it can:
- upload images from your PC;
- download photos to your computer.
For example, official app Instagram copes only with the first task, and even then with a scratch. Therefore, even if you have the tenth version of Windows, the Instagram Web option is worth considering, and if it’s different, then even more so.
How to install Instagram on PC using BlueStacks
Way suitable for any version of Windows. If you like exactly phone application and you want to use exactly the same Instagram on your computer, then download the installation file and Android emulator - BlueStacks. Further, with its help, we will emulate a mobile axis on a PC. Don't be scared, it just sounds complicated.
Learn more about BlueStacks
BlueStacks is an emulator that allows you to run Android applications on your computer. BlueStacks is not demanding on system resources and works correctly on most computers (unless they are completely ancient).
Several popular programs and games for Android devices are already built into it, such as Angry Birds, Twitter, YouTube. It also has a shop Google Apps Play, which will help us download Instagram to a computer.
How to install the BlueStacks emulator and work with it
Installing this program will not cause difficulties even for inexperienced users. Just click "Continue" and that's it. The entire installation will take a couple of minutes, and upon completion, 2 shortcuts will appear on your desktop: 
- shortcut to launch the application;
- link to the folder with applications that you will run through the emulator, in this folder place the downloaded setup file.
Installation is complete, you can proceed to work with the application. Launch it by clicking on the first shortcut (Start BlueStacks). You will see a window with the Android interface.
And all further actions will be produced as if on Android, so we need a Google Play account. Add it to the application by selecting "Account" in the Settings, and in it - "Add account".
Installing Instagram on BlueStacks
Download Instagram on Google Play by finding it in the search, as it is done from the usual mobile device, and run the downloaded Instagram installation file.
Watch Instagram in a browser
If you want to watch Instagram through a computer, but don't want to install anything, then you have two options:
The options are unequal. On the web version of Insta, you can like, comment, share, subscribe, but you can't post new stuff and you can't save pictures to HDD- for this you will have to use a third-party service like downloadgram.
In Webstagram, you don't even have access to your account and your subscriptions, but you can freely watch and download anything you want right there.
3 ways to use Instagram effectively on your computer. It is free and does not require special skills and knowledge. Quickly post publications with a large number of hashtags, use Photoshop to create posts and at the same time save a lot of time, using Android emulators will allow you.
For professional management of Instagram accounts, I have been using "Android emulators" for several years. It is simply a full-fledged smartphone, only right on your computer. This will save you 4 times more time compared to working on the phone.
Here I will consider 3 virtual machines, which will allow you to professionally use instagram through a computer to get clients:
- Nox is fast and convenient.
- Genymotion Shell - the most powerful in terms of functionality, allows you to install ANY device for Android. Practically does not "load" memory.
- BlueStacks is the most popular, but slow and not without the usual "glitches".
A detailed comparison of these Android devices, I give at the end of the article. However, some conclusions can be drawn from this list.
And yes, I think you all already know about bluestacks (for those who do not know, I describe the installation and disadvantages of this device in the article too). I decided to compare it with others, more convenient and fast ways work on Instagram from a computer.
In this publication, I will show where to get it, how to install it correctly and use one or another virtual machine without any problems.
How virtual devices can help
With the help of emulators, you will make your work on Instagram easier if you need to:
- insert a large number of hashtags into publications;
- make more than 5 posts per day;
- respond to many comments;
- Before publishing, images need to be processed in Photoshop;
- take pictures on the camera and only then publish on Instagram.
If you are an administrator of several accounts, Android emulators are indispensable.
Besides, virtual devices solve the problem of using Instagram online from a computer if you have a smartphone under Windows Mobile, Symbian or under another, closed "OS".
What are the advantages of emulators over online posting services?
Service sites are not without drawbacks - you won’t be able to fully “use Insta” like on your smartphone.
One of the disadvantages is security: you are essentially transferring all access from your account to someone unknown. If you have 200 subscribers - no problem. But what to do if there are, for example, 100,000 fans in the account, in which several thousand dollars are invested? What if your account has 500,000 fans?
In particular, you can find such alarming comments on the network:
The second disadvantage is that you will not be able to view the published publication the way users see it from smartphones and, in which case, make changes.
Thirdly, on almost all such services you will have to pay a subscription.
All these problems are perfectly solved by Android emulators. On all virtual devices under consideration, virtual “geo-location” settings are available, as well as any functions that regular smartphones have.
Nox APP Player
This Android player is very convenient and fast. Much faster than bluestacks, it doesn't slow down or crash. Therefore, it can be used not only to use Instagram from a computer, other social networks, but also for Android games. In addition, following the example of the described installation method, you can install both WhatsApp and Viber. And also in general everything that Android offers.
Where to download and how to install Knox
Important: using this link you will have access to a program without viruses and any "appendages" in the form of Mail.Ru and others spam programs"useful things"
The file weighs 274 MB, so if the Internet speed is low, you will have to wait a bit. We find the installation file, it is located in the "Downloads" folder (if you have not changed the default location for downloading files):
Click on it 2 times and in the window that appears, confirm the installation by clicking on "Yes":
During the process, select the folder where to install (by default, this is the folder: C:\Program Files (x86)). Once the installation is complete, restart your computer and launch Nox. The following window should appear:
After Nox has fully launched and you have seen what is shown in the photo below, you are already on the verge of using instagram from your computer.
Installing Instagram on a computer
When the program asks to add a new Google account, select "Existing":
After that, enter your data for authorization (you do not need to type it manually - the standard insert Ctrl + C works). Then accept the agreement by clicking on the "OK" button. Further, in the window that appears, in the search bar " Play Market» Dial «Instagram». After all the manipulations you will have:
Here you click "Install", accept all permissions and wait for the installation to complete. Then click on "Open" - Nox will rotate 90° and you will see:
At the very bottom, click on "Login" and enter your login details. That's it, you can work with Instagram online, as if from your smartphone, but using all convenient methods desktop computer.
How many resources "pulls" Nox
On the use of processor resources and random access memory You can draw conclusions from this screen:
The tests were carried out on a computer with a 2.4GHz processor and 3 GB of operating system. In general, Nox APP Player works very quickly and no "glitches" have been noticed for all the time.
Virtual Android machine Genymotion
Genymotion is perhaps the most powerful of all Android emulators in terms of functionality. This virtual device will allow you to work on a computer LITERALLY on your particular model and version of your smartphone. Available for use on Linux, Mac and Windows. Genymotion also has built-in functions for emulating GPS, WiFi networks and all camera devices.
How to install and where to download Genymotion
Go to the official page of the emulator: Official page. Click on the "Sign In" button:
Enter all required data. After that, on the specified mailbox You will receive a registration confirmation email. By clicking on the link in the letter, you confirm the registration on the genymotion website. Then click on the "Buy Now" button - do not be embarrassed, you do not need to buy anything:
Then download by selecting "Download from VirtualBox" (size 152 MB):
Once downloaded, navigate to the download folder and run the setup file. Complete the installation by selecting English during the process.
Restart your computer. You should have two shortcuts on your desktop. Run the application by double clicking on the icon on the left:
You will see a window on which you need to add a device from which work will be carried out on Instagram. Click on the button with the plus sign "Add":
you can choose almost any gadget that exists today with the most latest version Android. That is, on your PC you can work on Instagram, as on latest smartphone from Sony, Samsung, choose the most advanced Google Nexus or for convenience, use any tablet with a large screen. Enter in the "search" field the gadget from which you want to use Insta (I already entered sony and clicked on the line Sony Xperia Tablet S):
Then click on "Next":
Genymotion will load the parameters of the selected device (in my case it is Sony Xperia Tablet S). At the end of the installation, click on the "Finish" button. In the main window, you will see the loaded device (Sony Xperia Tablet S). You need to select this “device” by simply clicking on it once:
By the way, you can download several devices at once, that is, several types of tablets, and smartphones from different manufacturers. Sense - to try with what it will be more convenient to work.
The emulator launched the Sony Xperia and this is what I got:
How many resources does Genymotion use
From the screen, we can draw preliminary conclusions about how Genymotion "loads" the processor and memory:
In general, in terms of functionality and ease of use, of the devices listed in this article, Genimoushen took first place.
The well-known Bluestacks
Owners of powerful PCs will most likely like this virtual “device”. However, if your computer has below average CPU performance and less than 2 GB of RAM, then it is better to opt for other emulators from this article.
How to install Bluestacks and where to download
Go to the official website of the developers: Bluestax website and download the installation file:
Click "Download Bluestacks", in the window that appears, select "Save File":
Installing and running the emulator:
- go to the "Downloads" folder;
- double click on the installation file;
- agree to start the installation process;
- after successful installation, restart your computer;
- find the "icon" of the application on the desktop and launch bluestacks.
In general, the entire installation is similar to the one described with Nox. Installing Instagram for a computer is also absolutely identical with Knox. After installing the social network on the emulator, you should see the following:
From here, you can launch the app and access Instagram from your computer.
Use of computer resources by the emulator and impressions
Bluestacks performance rating will not be very high. By load on PC memory:
On a ten-point scale as a whole - three, no more. In the process of work, there are frequent and unexpected "self-completion" of the program. In addition, bluestacks often freezes and is rather slow. And that's just using Instagram online. You can imagine what will happen if you run any game on this emulator.
I give this method here only because of the great popularity of the player and to compare it with other, more effective ways using Instagram from a computer.
Which emulator is better to use to work on Instagram from a computer
I give a visual comparison in the table:
Brief Summary
From this article, you can make sure that android emulators provide more functionality and convenience compared to posting sites. In addition, unlike online services, virtual devices are free.
The Knox emulator is suitable for those who care about simplicity and speed. The Bluestex device is suitable for owners powerful computers. Jeni Motion will be of interest to those who like to experiment and constantly try various Android devices.
Get sales and promote your business on Instagram with all the convenience and benefits of a desktop computer, all for free.
All the best!
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