You make posts on your computer and post them from your phone. A QR code bridges the two β no cables, no emailing files to yourself.
After an export

When an export finishes, a Download to Phone dialog shows a QR code. Point your phone's camera at it and tap the link. The link doesn't expire, so you don't have to scan it straight away.
Other places to find it
- The schedule sheet β under What's posting, click Send to your phone.

- The calendar β open a scheduled post and click To your phone.
- Settings β Exports β every export you've made, each with a QR button.

- The reminder email β it brings the file and caption to your phone when the post is due.
The download page

The QR code opens a page with your files and the caption.
- On a phone: Save Image or Save to Camera Roll puts it in your photos. Copy the
caption, then open Instagram.
- On a computer: Download Image or Download Video.
The other direction: phone to app
To get clips from your phone into the app, go to My Media and click From phone. Scan the code and upload straight from your camera roll.

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