How to Send a File on Instagram
You can message on Instagram. Your messages can include various media like videos, photos, etc. But do you want to send a file on Instagram to your friend? If yes, this article is the right guide for you. Here we have covered 14 simple steps that will help you send a file on Instagram. Follow along to know all the steps that you need to take.
Send a File on Instagram In 14 Easy Steps
Step-1 Open File Manager:- In step 1, you need to open the file manager on your phone.
Step-2 Go to Docs:- Now that you have opened the app, the following will happen.
- A list will show up with the option Documents.
- Click on Documents to select the document you want to send.
Step-3 Select your Desired File:- After you click on documents, you need to search for the document you want to share.
- Select the document.
Step-4 Send:- It is time for you to send the document, you need to look for the pop up menu that will show in the bottom of your screen.
- As the pop-up menu appears, click on the option Send.
Step-5 Save to Drive:- After you click on the option Send, a menu with several sharing options will open up.
- Find the option Save to Drive. Click on Save to Drive.
Step-6 Choose the Mail Id:- After you click on Save to Drive:
- Choose your email ID.
Step-7 Files:- Now go to files on your Google Drive.
Step-8 Go to File Options:- After you go to files and find the file you want to share, you will see three dots on the lower right of your file.
- Click on the three dots.
- A small drop-down menu will open up.
Step-9 Turn on Link Sharing:- Now that you can see the drop down menu, the first option in the drop down menu is going to be Link sharing off that you will see in the top:
- You need to click on this option to turn on link sharing.
- Now that you have turned on link sharing, copy the link you want to send on your clipboard.
Step-10 Open Instagram:- Now that you have copied the link of the document you want to share, you need to open Instagram on your phone.
Step-11 Inbox:- Now that you have opened your Instagram, you will see message icon that will be in the top right of your screen. You now need to click on the message icon in the top right of your screen to open your chats.
Step-12 Select the User Whom to Send: In this step open the Instagram chat that you want to send the document to for sending you file.
Step-13 Paste the Link:- After you open that chat to whom you want to send a document, you will see the type bar.
- Click on the type bar.
- Long press to see the option of the clipboard.
- Once the option of the clipboard (or simply paste shows up) paste the link in the type bar.
Step-14 Paste the Link and Send:- Now you have pasted the link in the type bar of your contact:
- Click send the document to the contact you want to.
These 14 steps are so easy that they will help you send a document on Instagram to your contact. Similarly, if you want to learn how to post giphies to Instagram, you can do it in a few simple steps.
FAQs
How do I send a file that is large to someone on Instagram?
Instagram does not allow a direct option for sending a PDF. However, you can create a link to the file you want to share by uploading it on Drive and sending the link to your contact.
Can I upload a file that is in PDF format on my Instagram story?
By using the option on Instagram that helps present PDFs as slides on the story, you can share a PDF.
Can I send media that are in form of videos on Instagram?
Yes, you can send videos on Instagram in the same way as sending photos, reels, and other media on Instagram.
Can I rewatch a video that is sent to me on Instagram DM?
Yes, you can rewatch a video sent to you on Instagram by downloading it to your phone's gallery first.
How can I send a picture on Instagram that can be viewed only once?
You can send a picture on Instagram that can be viewed only once by clicking on an icon in the lower left of your screen - View Once.
The given FAQs are intended in such a way that they will help you with any queries you might have about sending a file on Instagram.