Instagram Bot

This is a Python script that automates uploading images and videos to Instagram using the Instabot library. It also includes functionality to convert images to a square format, change file extensions, and download images from Reddit for Instagram posts.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• Required Python packages: instabot, pandas, Pillow, moviepy, praw, urllib

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/navinfeb15/Reddit-to-instagram.git

2. Install the required Python packages:

pip install instabot pandas Pillow moviepy praw

Configuration

Before running the script, you need to provide the following configuration:

1. Instagram Account:

   • Set your Instagram username and password in the upload_post() function.
   • Make sure to enable two-factor authentication if applicable.

2. Reddit Account:

   • Set your Reddit API credentials (client_id, client_secret, password, user_agent, username) in the log_in() function.

Usage

1. Prepare your images and videos:

   • Place the images and videos you want to upload in the imgs folder.
   • Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF (for videos, please ensure they are in a supported format).

2. Run the script:

python process.py

3. The script will perform the following tasks:
   • Convert images to a square format.
   • Change file extensions to JPEG for compatibility with Instagram.
   • Download images from Reddit using the provided credentials.
   • Upload the processed images and videos to your Instagram account.

Important Notes

• Please use this script responsibly and in compliance with Instagram's terms of service.
• Be aware of Instagram's rate limits to avoid being blocked or banned.
• It is recommended to run the script on a dedicated account, separate from your personal Instagram account.