Instagram is a free photo and video sharing app available on Apple iOS, Android and Windows Phone. In April 2012, Meta Platforms (then Facebook Inc.) acquired the service for approximately US$1 billion in cash and stock.
Instagram is a free, online photo-sharing application and social network platform that was acquired by Facebook in 2012. Instagram allows users to edit and upload photos and short videos through a mobile app.
The main difference between Instagram and Facebook is that Instagram allows posting photos and short videos, whereas Facebook allows sharing various types of media, including photos, short and long videos, articles, website links, and quizzes.
Download the Instagram app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android). Once the app is installed, tap to open it. Tap Sign Up With Email or Phone Number (Android) or Create New Account (iPhone), then enter your email address or phone number (which will require a confirmation code) and tap Next.