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Page Modified On: November 26, 2025

Run Instagram on PC or Mac

Multitask effortlessly on your PC or Mac as you try out Instagram, a Social app by Instagram on BlueStacks.

Instagram on PC feels like a constant stream of quick moments and polished posts living side by side. Through BlueStacks it runs smooth in a desktop window, so Reels fill more of the screen and typing long DMs with a keyboard is way easier. Someone can bounce between Stories and those little Notes that vanish after a day, drop a photo set from a weekend trip into the Feed, then flip over to Close Friends for the less public stuff. Reels is basically an endless stack of short videos, and once it figures out what someone likes, it gets oddly specific in a good way.

Editing is simple without being fussy. Templates, music, stickers, and filters are there if a post needs a boost, or it can stay plain and clean. Explore pulls in new creators, niche hobbies, local places, all of that, and it tends to learn fast. There is shopping built in too, from bigger brands to small shops, so someone can save a look or grab something right from a post. Group chats handle planning and quick photo dumps, and switching accounts or managing notifications feels straightforward on a bigger screen. Some tools change by region, so a feature a friend has might not appear yet, but the core feed, stories, reels, and messages are all there and feel familiar.

Switch to BlueStacks and make the most of your apps on your PC or Mac.

How to Download and Run Instagram on PC or Mac

  • Download and install BlueStacks on your PC or Mac

  • Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later

  • Look for Instagram in the search bar at the top right corner

  • Click to install Instagram from the search results

  • Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install Instagram

  • Click the Instagram icon on the home screen to start playing

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Minimum System Requirements

With BlueStacks 5, you can get started on a PC that fulfills the following requirements.

  • Operating System

    Microsoft Windows 7 or above, macOS 11 (Big Sur) or above

  • Processor

    Intel, AMD or Apple Silicon Processor

  • RAM

    at least 4GB

  • HDD

    10GB Free Disk Space

Note:

* You must be an Administrator on your PC. Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor.

Instagram - FAQs

  • How to Run Instagram on Windows PC & Mac?

    Run Instagram on your PC or Mac by following these simple steps.

    • Click on ‘Download Instagram on PC’ to download BlueStacks
    • Install it and log-in to Google Play Store
    • Launch and run the app.
  • Why is BlueStacks the fastest and safest platform to play games on PC?

    BlueStacks respects your privacy and is always safe and secure to use. It does not carry any malware, spyware, or any sort of additional software that could harm your PC.

    It is engineered to optimize speed and performance for a seamless gaming experience.

  • What are Instagram PC requirements?

    Minimum requirement to run Instagram on your PC

    • OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above:
    • Processor: Intel or AMD Processor:
    • RAM: Your PC must have at least 2GB of RAM. (Note that having 2GB or more disk space is not a substitute for RAM):
    • HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space.
    • You must be an Administrator on your PC.