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Opera's free VPN, Ad blocker, and Flow file sharing. Just a few of the must-have features built into Opera for faster, smoother and distraction-free browsing designed to improve your online experience.
Instagram on desktop
Instagram is now available for desktop. Post to Instagram, send direct messages, view your feed and watch Instagram stories right in Opera Browser. See more
Benefits of Instagram
in Opera Browser
Easily keep up with Instagram messages, stories, photos and more - right in your browser.
Instagram browser
Instagram is built into Opera Browser, so you don't have to download Instagram or keep switching between tabs.
Easy posting
Post, like, comment, and message easily with Instagram in your desktop browser - all while you browse the web.
Get a better view
Watch Instastories, access your personal feed, and explore all of Instagram on the big screen of your regular web browser.
Pin Instagram
Pin Instagram in Opera to divide your browser window between Instagram and your tabs for easy multitasking.
Use Instagram on your desktop while you browse
Twitter in the sidebar
Explore and tweet conveniently with a better view on desktop.
Pinboards
Save and collect web content easily, share it visually.
Instagram in the sidebar
Use Instagram in Opera’s sidebar while you browse.
Search in tabs
Work and browse more efficiently with many open tabs.
Workspaces
Organize tab groups in separate customizable workspaces.
Ad blocker
Browse with less distractions and load websites faster.
Lucid Mode
Enhance online videos and images in one click.
Facebook Messenger in the sidebar
Use Messenger on desktop in Opera Browser.
Personal news
A customizable and convenient newsfeed on your start page.
Snapshot tool
Easily capture, edit and share your snapshots from webpages.
Opera Flow
Instantly send files, links and notes between your devices.
Video pop-out
Pop out online videos so they float on top of webpages as you browse.
Import bookmarks
Easily manage, customize and keep your favorite places online.
Free VPN
Browse comfortably with enhanced privacy and security, for free.
TikTok in the sidebar
Browse, watch and upload TikTok videos on desktop in Opera Browser.
Sync data
Synchronize the Opera browsers on any of your devices.
Easy Files
Attach files in one click without digging through folders.
Opera Cashback
Automatically get money back when shopping in Opera Browser.
Battery saver
An easy way to noticeably extend your laptop’s battery life.
Unit converter
Automatically convert time-zones, currencies and units of measurement.
Player in sidebar
A world of music and podcasts at your fingertips.
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Drop photos and post to Instagram from desktop
You don't need a mobile device to post to Instagram. Just open Instagram from your sidebar in Opera Browser. Click the + icon on top to post photos to Instagram from your desktop computer. Upload photos to Instagram on desktop by selecting, or simply dragging and dropping a photo.
Make your Instagram account private
Click the Instagram profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your username. Select Privacy and Security, then check the box that says Private account.
Avoid accidentally liking photos in Instagram
Sign into the Instagram web feature in Opera Browser. Then you can only like photos by clicking with your mouse, rather than tapping.
Filter keywords in Instagram
Click your profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon. Select Privacy and Security, followed by Edit Comment Settings. Add keywords to automatically hide comments that contain them.
See all the Instagram photos you are tagged in
Using Instagram in Opera Browser, click on your Instagram profile in the top-right and click Saved. Select the photo icon on the right (looks like a person inside a speech bubble) and you will be presented with all the Instagram photos you are tagged in.
Enable Instagram’s two-factor authentication
Click the Instagram profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your name. Select Privacy and Security, and click on Edit Two-Factor Authentication Settings. Choose text message authentication or use an authentication app.
Change Instagram notification settings
Open Instagram from the sidebar in Opera Browser, click the Instagram profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your name. Select Notifications and choose how you want to be notified.
Download all of your Instagram data
Click the Instagram profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your username. Select Privacy and Security, then click Request Download. You will be emailed a file link with your photos, comments, profile data and other information.
Send direct messages in Instagram
Open Instagram from the sidebar in Opera Browser. Click the Instagram messenger icon up top. It looks like a paper airplane.
Clear your Instagram search history
If you are using the Instagram desktop feature in Opera’s sidebar, go to Instagram profile in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your name. Select Privacy and Security, and then click View Account Data. Under Search History, select View All and click Clear Search History.
Check your Instagram login activity
Select your profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your name. Select Login Activity to see your activity and confirm whether or not it was you.
See who is following you on Instagram
Go to your profile button in the top-right, then the settings icon next to your name. Select Privacy and Security, and then click View Account Data. Under Accounts following you, click View All.