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Manage all your socials on the Later desktop app

Easily post on Instagram from your desktop with Later! Plan your feed, schedule in advance, and automatically post images, carousels, Stories, and Reels.

Instagram desktop posting capabilities with the Later App
Instagram desktop posting capabilities with the Later App

SCHEDULE. POST. REPEAT.

How to post on Instagram from your desktop

How to post Instagram from desktop using the Later app
  1. 1.

    More space, better planning

    Later’s Instagram planner for desktop gives you a full view of your content calendar, making it easy to visually plan posts and preview your feed.

  2. 2.

    Drag-and-drop simplicity

    Bye-bye lengthy image uploads! Just drag & drop media into your content calendar and they’re ready to publish whenever you want.

  3. 3.

    Turn followers into customers

    Create a custom Link in Bio page for your Instagram and add links to your posts so your followers can shop your stuff or find the content they’re looking for.

  4. 4.

    Publish content from anywhere

    Download Later’s mobile app and schedule posts whenever inspiration strikes, no matter where you are.

  5. 5.

    One platform for everything

    Later has everything you need to manage your account in one place, including image editing, Stories scheduling, analytics, and more.

SET IT & FORGET IT

Plan all of your Instagram posts right from your laptop

Later app showcasing how to edit and schedule Instagram Stories on desktop

POST INSTAGRAM STORIES FROM YOUR DESKTOP

Schedule Stories to publish automatically

Say goodbye to notification posting! Create, edit, and schedule your Instagram Stories ahead of time, and let Later do the rest.

Later Reels scheduling features using the Instagram desktop app

POST INSTAGRAM REELS ON YOUR DESKTOP

Schedule Instagram Reels & boost engagement

Use the Later desktop app to schedule Reels in advance — so you can save time planning social posts, show off your brand, & reach more followers.

Later Visual Planner tool for desktop

INSTAGRAM FEED PLANNER FOR DESKTOP

Curate your grid your way

Find the perfect vibe for your feed with the Visual Planner tool! Create and preview posts before you schedule & rearrange your grid exactly how you want it.

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

Here’s why people love Later!

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“We love using Later because not only does it allow us to visually see our images laid out on a calendar week by week, but it shows us the best time to post. We wouldn't go anywhere else to schedule and curate our social media - biggest fans of the Later team and the technology they've created!”

Megan White

Brand Marketing Associate - Artifact Uprising

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FAQ

  • Yes! You can schedule Instagram posts using Auto Publish from the Later desktop app, as well as from the Later mobile app.

  • Follow these steps to schedule posts from Later on the web:

    • At the top of the Calendar, select the social profile(s) you want to schedule your post to
    • Drag and drop media from your Side Library onto your Calendar, or open a photo or video in the Media Library and click View on Calendar > Create Post
    • Edit your media, write a caption, and add suggested hashtags
    • Click Schedule Post. (Alternatively, click the down arrow next to the Schedule Post button > Save as Draft to save your post as a draft and come back to it later).
    • Done!
  • Yes, you can! Just create, edit, and schedule your Stories the same way you would with regular Instagram posts.

  • Not sure when to post? Try Later’s Best Time to Post tool.

    The tool combines data from your audience & post engagement to give you recommendations on the best days and times to post that are completely unique to you. The more you post, the better recommendations you’ll get.

    Have more questions? Check out our Help Center.

Manage your entire social strategy from your desktop

Create, edit, and schedule Instagram posts with Later.