Instagram live streaming software for PC

Instagram Live creators aren't limited to the mobile app. With a public Creator or Business Instagram account (1,000+ followers, at least 60 days old) linked to a Facebook Page you manage, you can go live from a computer with Restream. Connect Instagram once through Meta. Instagram comments and chats land in Restream Chat so you can reply from one place while you multistream. Restream Studio runs in your browser: layouts, guests, recording, and no new stream key to copy every time.

Why choose Restream as your Instagram streaming software

  • Custom layouts and branding: The look of your stream doesn’t have to be limited to the Instagram app's built-in options; Restream allows you to customize your stream layout and add your own branding.
  • Browser-based streaming software: Setting up and controlling a stream is so much easier on a larger screen, and Restream Studio is accessible right from your browser. Unlike most Instagram live stream software, there’s nothing to download or install.
  • Multistreaming: If you’re looking for ways to expand your reach, Restream supports going live on multiple channels at once, so you can restream your Instagram Live to Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms and reach your viewers anywhere they are.
  • Record and repurpose: Restream automatically records your Instagram live streams so you can easily use them to create highlights and Reels.
  • Instagram chat in Restream: When you connect through Meta, Instagram Live comments show up in Restream Chat. Reply from Restream while you also stream to Facebook, YouTube, and more. (Stream-key connections do not support chat.)
  • 24/7 technical support: Restream offers human support 24/7, so you can effectively set up and learn the ins and outs of streaming on Instagram.

How to stream on Instagram from PC with Restream

Before you start: switch to a Professional (Creator or Business) account if you haven't already, and make sure your Instagram is linked to a Facebook Page you manage.

1. Create a Restream account: Sign up free at Restream.io.

2. Connect Instagram: Channels → Add New → Instagram → Connect with Facebook account. Opt in to all current and future Instagram accounts, then choose the account.

3. Set up your stream: Restream Studio in the browser, or OBS / encoder to Restream with Instagram enabled. Portrait mode fits Instagram best.

4. Go live: Click Go Live in Restream. Watch Instagram chats in Restream Chat as people comment. No need to use Instagram Live Producer.

For more details and best practices about streaming on Instagram, check out our step-by-step Stream to Instagram guide.

Connect Instagram

Prefer the older method, or can't link a Facebook Page? Connect with a stream key from Instagram Live Producer. New key every stream, Instagram chat will not appear in Restream, and you start the broadcast in Instagram after Restream is live. 

More Instagram Live features in Restream Studio

  • Vertical streaming: Above the Studio preview you can assign channels to Portrait, Landscape, or both at once. Put Instagram on Portrait (9:16) so it fills the phone screen; send landscape channels like YouTube or Facebook on the other side.
  • Invite guests to your Instagram Live: Collaborating with friends and co-creators is a great way to boost your engagement. Restream Studio supports inviting on-screen guests with a simple link—no account is required.
  • Instagram live shopping: If you’re using your Instagram streams to sell products live, Restream Studio includes a built-in live shopping tool that allows you to import a whole store or individual products. It also supports affiliate links!
  • Demos and presentations: Restream offers various ways to integrate interactive content into your live, such as presentations, screen sharing, or pre-recorded videos.

Instagram streaming software FAQ

Can you stream on Instagram from a PC?

Yes. Connect a Professional Instagram account in Restream and go live from your computer. The recommended path uses Meta's Live API so Restream starts the Instagram live and pulls Instagram comments into Restream Chat. The older stream-key path still works as a fallback without chat.

Which streaming software works with Instagram Live?

Restream, OBS, or your preferred encoder. Restream Studio runs in your browser, so there’s nothing to install, and it adds custom layouts, guests, recording, and multistreaming.

Can I restream my Instagram Live to other platforms?

Yes. With Restream, you can go live on Facebook and Instagram at the same time and add YouTube, LinkedIn, and other channels to the same stream.

Do Instagram comments show up in Restream?

Yes, when you connect through Meta's Live API. Comments from your Instagram Live appear in Restream Chat so you can reply in one place.

Do I still need an Instagram stream key?

Not if you connect through Meta. Restream handles the connection each broadcast. 

What do I need to go live on Instagram from a computer?

Public Creator or Business, 1,000+ followers, at least 60 days old, linked to a Facebook Page you manage; a Restream account; and a camera.

Start streaming on Instagram from your computer

Streaming on Instagram with Restream gives you added flexibility in setting up your stream, customizing your content, viewing chats from Instagram and your other platforms at once, and adding interactive elements to your live video. Going live from your desktop with dedicated Instagram streaming software helps you go beyond the limitations of the mobile app and levels up your streaming experience. Start streaming with Restream today and take advantage of all the powerful features that can help your Instagram live stand out.