Instagram Finally Arrives on Windows 10 Desktops, Tablets

Advertisement
By Ketan Pratap | Updated: 14 October 2016 16:23 IST
Highlights
  • Instagram is available to download from Windows App Store
  • The app includes features such as Stories, Direct, and Explore
  • In April, Instagram was launched on Windows 10 Mobile

Instagram has finally been made available to Windows 10 desktop and tablet users. To recall, Instagram first made its way to Windows 10 Mobile platform though was limited to mobile devices. Users can now download Instagram for Windows 10 PCs from the company's Windows App Store.

Much like the mobile version of the app, Instagram for Windows 10 tablets will allow users to capture, edit, and share directly from the device. However, the Windows 10 devices should pack a camera to click images.

The Windows App Store listing of Instagram notes, "Keep in mind that other devices running Windows 10 may not support certain features, like the ability to capture and upload photos and videos." The app also includes all of the popular features including Instagram Stories, Direct, and Explore.

Advertisement

The Next Web points out that the new Instagram app for Windows 10 desktops and tablets is currently best suited for the latter. The report adds that the desktop app often crashes when adding a Story.

Advertisement

Back in April, Facebook, Messenger and Instagram apps arrived together on the Windows platform. Instagram arrived for Windows 10 Mobile in April, and is only now making its way to the Windows 10 desktop and tablets. Unfortunately, Instagram is still not "tailored" for iPads and users have to download a tweaked version of iPhone app.

"Today [Thursday], we're excited to expand to more of the Windows community by bringing Instagram to tablets running Windows 10," said Instagram team on Thursday in a blog post while announcing the availability for Windows 10 desktops and tablets.

Advertisement

Instagram in August crossed 1 billion downloads on Google Play and was the nineteenth app to do so on the Android platform. The app joined the likes of other popular apps from Facebook such as WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger. The image sharing platform already has a user base of 500 million monthly users.

Affiliate links may be automatically generated - see our ethics statement for details.
 

Catch the latest from the Consumer Electronics Show on Gadgets 360, at our CES 2026 hub.

Further reading: Android, Apps, Facebook, Google Play, Instagram
Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Tipped to Launch With These Camera Improvements
  2. NASA to Preview Upcoming ISS Spacewalks Focused on Solar Array Upgrades in January 2026
  3. OnePlus 16 Could Feature Same Cameras as the Rumoured Oppo Find N6
  4. Samsung Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Ultra Spotted in Leaked Hands-On Images
  5. Xiaomi 17 Series May Be Expanded With Fifth Model Featuring Snapdragon Chip
  6. Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G Price Range, Chipset Revealed Ahead of Launch in India
  7. Moto X70 Air Pro Teaser Confirms AI Focus and Pro Upgrade
  8. iQOO Z11 Turbo Confirmed to Launch in These Four Colourways in China
  1. TCL Note A1 Nxtpaper E-Note Launched With 8,000mAh Battery, 11.5-Inch Display: Price, Specifications
  2. Samsung Partners With Nota AI to Enable Advanced On-Device AI on Exynos 2600 Chip
  3. Japan’s H3 Rocket Suffers Setback as Michibiki 5 Navigation Satellite Launch Fails
  4. OnePlus 16 Tipped to Feature Same Camera Hardware as Oppo Find N6; May Get 200-Megapixel Camera
  5. NASA to Preview Upcoming ISS Spacewalks Focused on Solar Array Upgrades in January 2026
  6. New Study Explains Why Earth’s Poles Are Heating Up at an Alarming Rate
  7. Kumki 2 OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch This Tamil Movie Online?
  8. The Demon Hunter OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
  9. A Legacy of Mettle: The Bharat Benz Story Now Streaming Online: Know Where to Watch it Online
  10. Members Only: Palm Beach Season 1 Streaming on Netflix: Everything You Need to Know About This Show
Gadgets 360 is available in
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2025. All rights reserved.