About
Instagram is a free online photo and video-sharing social networking platform launched in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. It allows users to upload, edit, and share media through a mobile app, using features like filters, hashtags, and geotags to make content discoverable. Users can interact by liking, commenting, and sending private messages via Instagram Direct. The platform also features Stories, which are ephemeral posts that disappear after 24 hours, and IGTV for longer-form videos. Instagram serves both individuals and businesses, offering tools for brand promotion and engagement metrics. It has become a significant platform for visual storytelling, influencing social interaction and product discovery. With over two billion monthly active users, Instagram is one of the largest social media platforms globally, owned by Meta Platforms, Inc. Its features, such as editing tools and add-on apps like Boomerang and Hyperlapse, enhance user creativity and engagement.
