Instagram is an online photo-sharing and social networking service. It allows users to upload photos and videos, which can be edited with various filters, and to share them on a variety of social networking platforms. It was created by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger and launched in October 2010. Instagram has quickly become one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 800 million monthly active users. It is used by individuals, brands, and businesses to share and discover photos and videos, and to connect with other users. Instagram users can also use the app to add location tags, hashtag their content, and engage with their followers. Instagram is a great way to showcase photos and videos, and to share experiences with friends and family.