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Yeah I get that. I shoot a DLSR so it looks like I have to edit on my computer, then drop to my phone, or to my tablet to edit and upload. Pain in the ass. I'm wanting to know if someone knows an easier method than that, and if it is worth it.
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You are correct. From DLSR to Instagram is a pain. The service was not intended for that market.
I am about to start this craziness using this process:
-- old steps still needed --
Transfer DSLR images to my computer.
Edit in Lightroom.
Export the high-res JPG files to my SmugMug account.
-- new steps for instagram --
Pick some of those JPGs for Instagram posting.
Recrop the selected JPGs to square for the classic Instagram look.
Bulk resize the cropped JPGs to 1080 pixels wide.
Copy the 1080 pixel JPGs to my smart phone.
Upload to Instagram from the smart phone.
Since I am already processing lots of pictures, the few extra steps for Instagram is not burdensome (yet) enough to cause me to look for plug-ins or services.