"Can you upload videos to Instagram from computer directly? I just have edited some video clips on my computer and want to upload videos to Instagram from computer directly. But have no idea how to upload video to Instagram from computer. I hate to transfer my videos to my phone and then upload to Instagram as you all know how troublesome it is to transfer content from computer to my iPhone. Please show me how to upload video to Instagram from computer. Thanks in advance."

This has become a common concern from various Instagram users, especially those who have a lot of customized video clips on computer and want to upload these videos to Instagram. If you also have this kind of question, this guide would give you wonderful answers. It will show you how to upload video from computer to Instagram.

Part 1: Why Can't We Upload Videos to Instagram from PC Directly

As a free photo and video sharing app owned by Facebook, Instagram now has been available on Apple iOS, Android and Windows Phone. It enables its users to upload photos or videos, which can be edited with various filters, and organized with tags and location information, to Instagram and share them with their followers or with a select group of friends. Users can also view, comment and like posts shared by their friends on Instagram. Also, users can browse other users' content by tags and locations, and view trending content.

Introduction to Format

Instagram has very little limitation upon its users. Anyone above 13 and older can create an account by registering an email address and selecting a username. Users now could upload videos up to 60 seconds to Instagram for sharing. In 2017, Albums were introduced to Instagram, which allow up to 10 minutes of video to be shared in one post.

However, all these uploads are limited for mobile uploading only. The Instagram website on computer has no entry for you to upload videos to Instagram from computer directly. That's why many people were asking how to upload video to Instagram from computer directly. The below content would show you how to upload videos to Instagram from a computer with different Instagram video uploader tools.

Part 2: 3 Apps to Upload Videos to Instagram from Computer

As a free photo and video sharing app owned by Facebook, Instagram now has been available on Apple iOS, Android and Windows Phone. It enables its users to upload photos or videos, which can be edited with various filters, and organized with tags and location information, to Instagram and share them with their followers or with a select group of friends. Users can also view, comment and like posts shared by their friends on Instagram. Also, users can browse other users' content by tags and locations, and view trending content.

Below we would introduce you 3 apps to help you upload videos to Instagram from computer. Please check them.

1. Gramblr (Free)

Gramblr is a desktop app that you can install on your Windows as well as Mac computer. It is probably the most popular tool you could use to upload videos to Instagram from computer. we would show you how it uploads videos from computer to Instagram in detail below.

Gramblr

Download Gramblr on your computer and create your own account. You will find it could upload videos from computer to Gramblr in simple clicks. When you have uploaded the video at Gramblr, you should see a thumbnail with options to trim the video. You will notice there is a horizontal line that you can drag back and forth to trim the video. The editing is essential since Instagram only accepts video clip up to 60 seconds.

2. Dropbox (free)

You could also make use of free cloud storages to upload video to Instagram from computer directly, like Dropbox.

Dropbox

Once you have retouched your video clips upon the requirements of Instagram, you could then use Dropbox to upload videos to Instagram from PC. Log into your Dropbox account and upload your videos onto Dropbox. Find the video you uploaded and tap it once, then tap the down arrow on the top right (not the share button) and select 'Export'. Choose the Instagram option, then apply any effects you like to the video and select a frame to use as a cover.

3. Schedugram (paid)

Schedugr.am will not only allow you to post to Instagram from computer, but it will also let you schedule them so you can post it in the future. automagically. The service is free for 7 days after which they will charge you $20/month per account. I believe the service is more geared towards social media managers and social media marketing guys.

Schedugram

Part 3: Edit Videos before Uploading to Instagram from Computer with Leawo Video Converter

According to Instagram, there are several requirements for videos to be uploaded. They are: maximum width 1080 pixels (any height), 29.96 frames per second, H.264 codec / MP4, 3,500 kbps video bitrate, AAC audio codec at 44.1 kHz mono, no more than 60 seconds and less than 15MB. Therefore, you need to edit videos before you upload these videos to Instagram from computer to make sure you can successfully upload them.

These parameters actually require you to do some retouching or editing work. Leawo Video Converter could help you easily make these and even convert non-MP4 videos to Instagram compatible videos. As a professional video converter, Leawo Video Converter not only converts video and audio files between various formats like MP4 to MOV, MP4 to MP3, AVI to MP4, AAC to MP3, etc., but also enables you to change video and audio parameters like video codec, bit rate, aspect ration, video length, etc.  

The below steps would show you how to edit videos before you could successfully upload a video to Instagram from computer with the help of Leawo Video Converter.

Step 1: Add source video files

Kick off Leawo Prof. Media after downloading and installing, and open the “Convert” module. Click the “Add Video” button to browse and add videos from computer.

add file

Step 2: Edit output file

The internal video editor will help you trim video length to 60s and remove unwanted black margin to reduce file size. After loading source video file, right click it and then choose "Edit" option to enter the editing panel, where you could trim video length, add image or text watermark, crop video size, adjust video effect, add 3D effect, remove noise, rotate video, etc.

Edit output file

Step 3: Choose output format

After editing, return to the main interface. Click the button next to the "Add Photo" button and then choose "Change" button. On the Profile panel, you need to select a profile as output format under "Format > Common Video" group. MP4 Video is recommended since Instagram accepts video codec of H.264 and MP4.

Set output format

Step 4: Adjust profile parameters

As mentioned above, you need to adjust video and audio parameters to meet the needs of Instagram. Leawo Video Converter allows you to do these. After setting output format, re-open the drop-down menu and this time click the "Edit" option to enter the Profile Settings panel, where you could adjust video and audio parameters of output format, including: video quality, video codec, bit rate, aspect ratio, frame rate, audio codec, channel, etc. Make changes according to previously mentioned parameters. Afterwards, click "OK" button to save and quit.

Adjust profile parameters

Step 5: Set output directory

Now, you need to set an output directory. Click the big green "Convert" button. Set output directory in the "Save to" box.

Set output directory

Step 6: Convert video before uploading to Instagram

Then, click the bottom "Convert" button on the popup sidebar. This video converter would start to convert video so as to let you successfully upload videos to Instagram from computer, no matter which format your files are saved in and how long they are.

Start converting video

Part 4: Why Do We Use Leawo Video Converter

Why do we choose Leawo Video Converter to edit and convert video files before we upload videos to Instagram from computer? There are quite a few reasons for that.

1. You could adjust parameters of any video file according to the requirements of Instagram to ensure you could submit what Instagram wants, like video codec, bit rate, audio codec, etc. This would help you upload almost all videos to Instagram, without being troubled by format incompatibility issue.

2. This video converter allows you to trim video length and remove black margin, so as to let your video files qualify the 15M file size and 60s requirements of Instagram.

3. You could get multiple other bonus features like 3D movie creator, noise removal, etc. These features are functional and practical.

4. You could even turn your photos into slideshow video for uploading to Instagram. Therefore you don't need to upload photos one by one.