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January 2, 2024

The best Instagram add-ons for Microsoft Edge

Instagram is a phenomenal social media platform, but sometimes you need a few more features than what it provides. Need posting capabilities on your desktop? How about the ability to consolidate direct messages on Instagram with other social media platforms? We cover some of the best add-ons for Microsoft Edge so you can interact with people on Instagram with more ease.

Add-ons for a better desktop experience

Instagram was originally designed for mobile users to take a picture and instantly share it with friends. This concept sounds great in theory, but not always in practice. Many individuals and businesses use social media on their desktops for a variety of reasons, and Microsoft Edge Add-ons. The following desktop add-ons are just a few ways to improve your user-experience in different ways.

  • Web for Instagram. One of the most practical add-ons, this option provides you with a user-friendly layout for your desktop, posting and direct messaging capabilities, the ability to open and download photos and videos in full HD, and other methods to do pretty much everything you can do on the mobile app.
  • Post uploader for Instagram. If you are only interested in uploading posts through the desktop version, this add-on is for you. Upload, delete, edit photos, and tag people in posts all from your desktop.
  • Night mode Instagram. View Instagram in dark mode so you can view videos better at night. If desired, switch it back to light mode during the day with a quick push of a button.

Add-ons for organizing and saving time

If you run social media for a business, organization, or a very active personal brand, add-ons that help you save time and stay organized are a must. Check out our favorites.

  • Chat Multi Messenger. Responding to direct messages promptly is difficult when a single person has to shift between a slew of social media platforms. This add-on consolidates all those direct messages from Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Discord, and more. Monitor and respond to these messages in real time with ease.
  • Superpowers for Instagram. These so-called superpowers allow you to perform actions at scale. Follow, unfollow, and like posts en masse, and customize autopilot capabilities to keep involved with your community and stay organized.

Add-ons for downloading and exporting

Sometimes you need to download content in bulk—be it for a presentation or your own personal archives. These add-ons will help you download and export Instagram content easily.

  • Download toolkit for Instagram. Download photos, videos, and stories in bulk. Additionally, repost photos or videos from your feed or any profile page.
  • DM Saver for Instagram. Easily download direct messages in HTML for ZIP file. Select the DM thread you wish to record and the dates in which to save the conversation.
  • InsCommentExport. With a single push of a button, export Instagram comments to Excel and CSV files for easy viewing, analyzing, and record-keeping.
  • Story Saver. Compatible with Facebook and WhatsApp along with Instagram, this add-on allows you to save your favorite stories with a single selection.
  • IGFollowExporter. Keep track of your followers with ease by exporting your list to an Excel or CSV file. This additionally extracts public info like biographies and follower counts so you can better understand your audience.
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Credit: Designer in Copilot

Add-ons and tools for art and design

Finally, you may just want to have more fun with Instagram. These add-ons and tools give you more creative tools to work with.

  • Fancy Text Generator. Great for customizing your profile, this fancy text tool makes your text stand out with creative designs. This add-on is compatible with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
  • Photo Editor. Enhance your photos without buying pricey photo editing software. This add-on provides tools to easily adjust contrast, brightness, digital noise, add speech bubbles, and more.
  • Copilot in the Microsoft Edge sidebar. If you’re having trouble creating or finding the perfect image to accompany your post, just open up Copilot in the sidebar to access Designer in Copilot. With a little help from Designer, you’ll have what you need in seconds. Just type a prompt like, “Generate an image for an Instagram post about the New York City skyline at sunrise.”

How to get Microsoft Edge Add-ons

New to the add-on world? Welcome. Browse Microsoft Edge Add-ons and look at reviews before downloading anything. Make sure the add-on has a high rating and no red flag comments. Only install what’s necessary because too many add-ons can cause a browser to lag. Finally, avoid add-ons developed for illegal or unethical purposes.

Download Microsoft Edge today to see how the right add-ons can help you make the most of Instagram.

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