Social networks
Instagram Post Scheduler
Schedule Instagram posts, carousels, Reels and Stories. BrokenPost publishes them for you, no phone reminders.
What you can post to Instagram
- Feed posts
- Carousels
- Reels
- Stories
- Trial Reels shown to non-followers first
Settings for each post
- Post or story
- Collaborators to tag
- Trial Reel and how it graduates
- Music for a single video Reel
Instagram limits
BrokenPost follows these rules and warns you before a post breaks one.
| Characters | 2,200 characters |
|---|---|
| Media | At least 1 picture or video, up to 10 in a carousel |
| Carousel | Up to 10 pictures or videos |
| Stories | Pictures or videos, each one becomes its own story |
| Trial Reels | 1 video only |
| Text-only posts | Not allowed |
- Every Instagram post needs at least one picture or video.
- A carousel can hold up to 10 items.
- Music can only be added to a single video Reel, not to Stories.
How to schedule an Instagram post
- 1
Connect Instagram. Connect an Instagram business or creator account, either through its Facebook Page or with Instagram login.
- 2
Write your post and add a picture or video. Post the same thing to other apps at once if you want.
- 3
Pick a date and time and click schedule. BrokenPost posts it for you, then shows it on your calendar.
Ways people use BrokenPost for Instagram
Weekly grid
Plan a whole week of feed posts and see them on one calendar before they go live.
Reels at peak time
Upload a Reel once and schedule it for the hour your followers are most active.
Collab posts
Tag a partner as a collaborator so the post shows on both profiles.
Common Instagram errors and how to fix them
These are the messages BrokenPost shows when Instagram turns a post down.
| What you see | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio not supported, must be between 4:5 to 1.91:1 | Crop the picture to a size between portrait 4:5 and landscape 1.91:1. Square always works. |
| Instagram carousel should have between 2 and 10 media attachments | A carousel needs 2 to 10 items. Remove extras or post them as a second carousel. |
| Collaborators are not allowed for carousel | Instagram only takes collaborators on single posts and Reels. Remove them or post one item. |
| Caption is too long | Instagram allows 2,200 characters. Shorten the caption or move details to the first comment. |
| Image is too large | Export the picture at a smaller size and upload it again. |
| Should have at least one media | Instagram never takes text-only posts. Add a picture or video. |
Or ask your AI to post to Instagram
Connect ChatGPT, Claude or another AI agent once. Then ask in plain words:
- “Post these 5 photos as an Instagram carousel on Friday at 6pm with a short caption.”
- “Schedule this video as an Instagram Reel tomorrow at 7pm and tag @partnerbrand as a collaborator.”
- “Share this picture to my Instagram story on Saturday morning.”
What the Instagram scheduler costs
Every plan includes Instagram and every other app. Paid plans start with a 7-day free trial.
| Free | Free · 1 brand · 20 posts a month |
|---|---|
| Creator | $19/month or $12/month yearly · 3 brands · unlimited posts |
| Pro | $29/month or $19/month yearly · 10 brands · unlimited posts · +5 brands for $19/month |
| Team | $99/month or $49/month yearly · 25 brands · unlimited posts · +10 brands for $39/month |
Questions people ask
How do I schedule Instagram posts?
Connect Instagram in BrokenPost, write your post, pick a date and time, and click schedule. BrokenPost publishes it for you, even when your computer is off.
What is the Instagram character limit?
BrokenPost lets you write up to 2,200 characters per post on Instagram, the same limit Instagram uses. The editor counts as you type.
Can I add pictures or videos to Instagram posts?
At least 1 picture or video, up to 10 in a carousel. Instagram needs a picture or video on every post.
Is there a free Instagram post scheduler?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1 account on every app and 20 posts a month. Paid plans start at $19 a month with unlimited posts.
Can AI schedule Instagram posts for me?
Yes. Connect ChatGPT, Claude, Claude Code or another AI agent to BrokenPost and ask in plain words, like "Post these 5 photos as an Instagram carousel on Friday at 6pm with a short caption."
How do I connect Instagram?
Connect an Instagram business or creator account, either through its Facebook Page or with Instagram login.
Can I post replies or comments on Instagram?
Yes. Add more parts under your post and BrokenPost posts them as replies, right after the first one.
Do I need an Instagram business account?
You need a business or creator account. You can connect it through a Facebook Page or straight with Instagram login.
Can I schedule Instagram Stories?
Yes. Set the post type to story. Each picture or video you add is posted as its own story.
Can I schedule Instagram Reels?
Yes. Add one video and BrokenPost posts it as a Reel. You can also post it as a Trial Reel that non-followers see first.
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