Schedule Instagram posts from your PC with SocialBee

Stop cluttering your phone with work tasks. SocialBee’s Instagram desktop scheduler lets you create, schedule, and publish posts without ever touching your phone.

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Stay organized with a dynamic Instagram content calendar

See all your scheduled posts at a glance with our visual calendar view. Keep your Instagram feed posts consistent and engaging with an easy-to-use dashboard.

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Overview

See how your content categories are scheduled throughout the week.

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Feed view

View how your posts will look on each social media platform after publishing.

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Calendar view

Get a bird’s eye view of your entire social media posting strategy.

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Grid view

Create a cohesive social media aesthetic with our grid view.

SocialBee list schedule view

List view

See all your next social media posts organized in a chronological list.

How to post on Instagram from your desktop device

Plan and schedule social media posts effortlessly, whether you’re sharing single images or carousel posts, without opening the Instagram app. 

1. Open the post editor

Click on Create Post and select your Instagram profile. Use the Customize for each profile option to decide if the content should go to your Feed, Instagram Stories, or Reels.

2. Add your images or videos

Upload files straight from your desktop, or create visuals without leaving SocialBee by opening Canva, Unsplash, or Giphy.

3. Draft Instagram captions or visuals with AI

Stuck on ideas? SocialBee’s AI assistant can write captions and generate visuals in seconds, saving you time while creating content.

4. Generate and save hashtags

Click the Hashtag Wand to generate hashtags based on your post. Store them in Hashtag Collections and reuse them in future posts.

5. Organize with content categories

Assign your post to a Content Category such as “Promotions,” “Tips,” or “UGC.” Categories help you keep a balanced content mix and maintain a consistent posting schedule.

6. Customize for Instagram

Add up to three collaborators, tag locations and other creators, add thumbnails for your videos, and even schedule the first comment to include extra details or engage with your audience.

7. Schedule or publish immediately

Post instantly or schedule for later. SocialBee suggests the best times based on your past performance. You can also set posts to expire or reshare automatically.

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Engage with your audience

Monitor and respond to all your social media mentions, comments, and messages from a single inbox.
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Frequently asked questions

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How to schedule Instagram posts in advance?

If you have a professional Instagram account (Business or Creator), you can schedule Reels, photos, and carousel posts. You can schedule up to 25 times per day and 75 days in advance through the Instagram app. 

For more flexibility, Instagram scheduling tools like SocialBee let you schedule and post Stories, Reels, carousels, collaborative posts, and feed content. 

You can also monitor your performance, collaborate with your team, answer comments, DMs, and mentions, preview your Instagram feed, auto-post the first comment, and get best-time-to-post suggestions. All of this is possible in just a few clicks.

What kind of Instagram profile can schedule posts?

To schedule posts directly within the Instagram app, you need a professional account, which can be either a Business account or a Creator account.

With SocialBee, a social media management platform, you can schedule content on all three account types. Business and Creator posts publish automatically, while Personal accounts receive reminders with the media and caption ready to post.

What is the best scheduler for Instagram?

The best Instagram scheduler depends on how much control you need. Instagram’s built-in scheduler is useful for publishing standard posts and Reels in advance, but it lacks advanced tools and does not support every format.

SocialBee offers more tools for your Instagram content strategy. It supports every Instagram format, including Stories and Collaborative posts, and adds features like bulk uploads, grid preview, auto first-comment posting, best-time-to-post recommendations, and more.

Did Instagram get rid of scheduling posts?

No. Instagram still supports scheduling for Business and Creator accounts. The built-in scheduler is limited because it only works with posts, carousels, and Reels, and you can schedule up to 25 posts per day and no more than 75 days in advance.

With an Instagram scheduler like SocialBee, you are not restricted by these limits. You can schedule every Instagram format, including Stories and Collaborative posts, and use advanced features like bulk uploads, grid preview, expiration dates, and first-comment posting. Plus, you can manage your Facebook Page and other social media platforms like X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, Bluesky, and Google Business Profile.

Does Instagram have a scheduler?

Yes. Instagram includes a basic scheduler in the app and Meta Business Suite for Business and Creator accounts, but its Instagram scheduling options are limited.

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"SocialBee makes managing social media much easier."

Since working with SocialBee, I have reduced the time and headspace dedicated to managing social media.

SocialBee is a tool that is easy to learn, incredibly powerful, and incredibly configurable. A service that just works.

Mark Lavercombe

Founder, The Productive Physician

"SocialBee will make your social profiles rock again."

It offers a great combination of curation tools, importing possibilities, evergreen posting, audience expansion tools, and reporting. 

SocialBee offers everything you need to work on your social.

Bjorn Beheydt

Chief Technical Officer, BVBA Luna

“Since working with SocialBee, I have grown my audience and increased engagement."

SocialBee is, by far, the best social media platform I have worked with.

The content curation features and customer service are superior and have made the task of engaging with potential clients fun.

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