Instagram API
Integration

Streamline your Instagram marketing with LATE's robust API. Schedule posts, stories, and reels, manage multiple accounts, and reach millions of users with enterprise-grade reliability.

Photos, videos & carousels
Stories & Reels support
Business account integration

Why Choose LATE for Instagram?

Perfect Timing

Schedule Instagram posts for peak engagement hours. Our algorithm analyzes your audience activity to suggest optimal posting times.

Instagram Business API

Official Instagram Business API integration with full support for photos, videos, carousels, and all Instagram content types.

Instagram Compliant

Fully compliant with Instagram's terms of service and platform policies. Your accounts stay safe and secure.

How Instagram Integration Works

1

Connect Business Account

Link your Instagram Business account through Meta's official API. Secure OAuth flow with proper permissions and compliance.

2

Create & Schedule

Upload images, videos, stories, or carousels. Add captions, hashtags, and schedule for optimal engagement times.

3

Auto-Publish

Your content automatically publishes to Instagram at the scheduled time. Get real-time notifications and analytics.

Get Started in Minutes

Schedule an Instagram Post

JavaScript
// Regular Instagram post
const response = await fetch('https://api.getlate.dev/posts', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    platforms: [{
      platform: 'instagram',
      accountId: 'your-instagram-account-id'
    }],
    content: 'Beautiful sunset at the beach! 🌅 #sunset #photography',
    mediaItems: [{
      type: 'image',
      url: 'https://your-image-url.jpg'
    }],
    scheduledFor: '2024-01-15T19:00:00Z'
  })
});

// Instagram Story (24-hour visibility)
const storyResponse = await fetch('https://api.getlate.dev/posts', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    platforms: [{
      platform: 'instagram',
      accountId: 'your-instagram-account-id',
      platformSpecificData: { contentType: 'story' }
    }],
    mediaItems: [{
      type: 'image',
      url: 'https://your-story-image.jpg'
    }],
    scheduledFor: '2024-01-15T19:00:00Z'
  })
});

const result = await response.json();
console.log('Scheduled successfully:', result.id);

Instagram Content Types Supported

📸

Photos

Single images in JPEG, PNG, or WebP format. Automatic resizing and optimization.

🎥

Videos

MP4 videos up to 60 minutes. Support for vertical, square, and landscape formats.

Stories

Temporary content visible for 24 hours. Perfect for behind-the-scenes content.

🎠

Carousels

Multiple images or videos in a single post. Mix and match content types.

🎬

Reels

Short-form videos for Instagram Reels. Perfect for viral content strategies.

Instagram Marketing Benefits

Consistent Posting

Maintain a consistent Instagram presence with automated posting. Schedule weeks of content in advance and never miss a post.

Multi-Account Management

Manage multiple Instagram accounts from a single API. Perfect for agencies and businesses with multiple brands.

Developer-First

Built by developers for developers. Clean REST API, comprehensive docs, and SDKs for popular programming languages.

Instagram Features Supported

  • Photos, videos, and carousel posts
  • Instagram Reels publishing
  • Instagram Stories (24-hour content)
  • Caption and hashtag management
  • Location tagging
  • User tagging and mentions
  • Scheduled publishing
  • Publishing analytics
  • Business account integration

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