If you’re snapping photos on your phone and sharing them immediately with friends, this probably isn’t of much interest to you, as you’re using the Instagram workflow exactly how Instagram intends you to use it. Why (and How) to Upload From Your Computer We’ve got a clever and completely safe workaround that will have you uploading content from your computer in no time. Instagram has never made it a priority to help users upload images from their computers, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done.