How to download pics off instagram
How to download Instagram photos: a complete guide
(Image credit: Solen Feyissa via Unsplash)How to download Instagram images
01. Download Instagram photos via the app
02. Download using source code
03. Save images on Instagram
04. Download using third-party apps
05. Download multiple images
06. Download Instagram Stories
Working out how to download Instagram photos to your computer or phone isn't as easy as you might think. To download Instagram images, you can't just right click and save like you can on many websites – even if you're using Instagram in your browser. That's understandable since it helps prevent people from misusing others' photos. However, there are legitimate reasons that you might want to download Instagram photos – either your own or someone else's if they've given you permission.
Maybe you've had enough of Instagram and plan to stop using it but want to take your images with you. Or perhaps you posted a shot on the social media platform and then deleted the original image from your camera or phone by mistake, leaving the only copy on Instagram.
You might also want to repost an image from a friend or colleague's feed after receiving their permission, but note that Instagram has now introduced a way to do this directly without having to download images from Instagram (just find what you want to post, click the arrow icon under the image and select "Repost" – if it's enabled).
But while posting photos on Instagram is a piece of cake, you've probably found that how to download photos from Instagram isn't so straight forward. There are ways though, both using Instagram itself and through other methods. Below we'll show how to download Instagram photos to your PC, Mac or phone in several different ways. You can download your entire Instagram history, use the source code for individual images or use in-browser or downloadable third-party apps.
If you want to give your Instagram images a boost, see our pick of the best photo editing apps and the best graphic design software. For more Insta tips, see our guide to Instagram fonts or how to change the font in your Instagram bio and learn how to turn on Instagram's dark mode.
We also have a beginner Instagram Reels tutorial, if you've yet to get your head around Instagram's newest content format.
If you do download Instagram photos, please respect image ownership. Some of the methods below will allow you to download Instagram photos that belong to other people. You should also seek permission before doing this and always give credit where it's due.
How to download Instagram photos to a PC or Mac
There is no native method to download Instagram photos from your account one by one. The one option Instagram has is to let you to download your account’s entire history in one massive package. That includes all the photos and videos that you’ve uploaded as posts or stories as well as a lot of other things you might not want, such as details of your comments and likes.
This “official” way to download your stuff was introduced due to privacy concerns following controversies at parent company Facebook (now Meta) to give people more ownership of their data.
It might not be very practical if you just one to download one image that you uploaded recently, but it's not a bad option if you want to save a whole load of old photos that you've accidentally deleted from your phone. To get started you'll need to request a download link either via the Instagram website or the app.
01. Login to get started
(Image: © Joseph Foley on Instagram)
Go to the Instagram website, log in, then click the gear icon to the right of where it says Edit Profile. Choose Privacy and Security from the list of options.
02. Request download
This will lead you to the Account Privacy page. Scroll down to where it says 'Data Download' and click 'Request Download'.
03. Get the download link via email
(Image: © Joseph Foley on Instagram)
Enter your email and password again, confirming the email address where you'll receive the download link, then click 'next'. Instagram will start bundling your data into a downloadable package, and then send you the link by email.
The platform says this can take up to 48 hours, but the email tends to come through within an hour or two. The link's only valid for four days, so keep an eye out for it or you’ll have to start all over again.
04. Download your data
(Image: © Joseph Foley on Instagram)
Once you receive the email, click 'Download Data'. You’ll be taken to the Instagram site to sign in and start the download. The package comes in the form of a zip file that contains every post you've ever made as well as details of every message and everything you've searched for, liked or commented on. Depending on how long you've had an Instagram account and how much you use it, this could mean a ton of data, so extract the file to a new folder of its own to keep the many subfolders and files in one place.
You can also request this sizable download package through the app. Go to your profile, tap the menu icon in the upper right-hand corner and choose 'Settings'. Select 'Security', 'Download Data', type in your email and password, then tap 'Request Download'.
How to download Instagram photos individually using the source code
If you don’t want the hassle of wading through your entire Instagram history to find the one specific photo you wanted to download, or if you need an image from someone else’s feed after having received their permission to use it, you can download Instagram photos individually by turning to the source code.
01. Find the image source
(Image: © Joseph Foley on Instagram)
How you do this will depend on your browser. On Internet Explorer, you can click on the photo you want to download to view the full image, then right-click on the image and select 'View Source'.
02. Copy the code
(Image: © Jospeh Foley on Instagram)
Scroll through the code and find the meta property information (hit control+f or command+f and search for 'meta property'). You'll want to copy the URL that appears in double inverted commas in the line beginning: '<meta property="og:image" content='
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Save the image Paste the link into your browser, hit 'Enter', and you’ll be taken the photo you want to download. Now, simply right-click or control-click on the image and choose 'Save Image As'. The default name will be a long stream of numbers so you’ll probably want to change it to something more recognisable. The process may also work for videos depending on your browser.
On Google Chrome, you can look for the source image by clicking 'Inspect', then looking for the 'V' folder under the sources tab.
How to save images on Instagram
If you simply want to be able to find an image on Instagram again rather than use it on another device, you might find it’s enough to save it within the platform. Instagram allows users to bookmark any post in order to be able to find it again later, whether it's from an account you follow or not. You can organise saved posts into folders to make them easier to find, for example by creating folders for design inspiration, wish lists, or dream holiday destinations – don’t worry, no one else can see your bookmarks!
01.
Save to collection
(Image: © Joseph Foley on Instagram)
Tap the bookmark icon below any Instagram post and it will turn black to show the post has been saved. For the Marie Condo approach to bookmarks, tap the 'Save to Collection' message that pops up then click the + icon to choose an existing collection or create a collection with a new name.
02. View and edit your images
(Image: © Joseph Foley on Instagram)
To view or edit your bookmarked images in the Instagram app, go to your profile, tap the menu icon at the top right, then 'Saved'. In a browser, you’ll find the 'Saved' tab above your own feed. From here, you can tap the plus icon to add new collections or to move a previously saved photo to a collection.
How to download Instagram photos using third-party apps
If you definitely need to download photos from Instagram rather than save them in the app but find the first two options above to be too fiddly or time-consuming, there are many third-party apps that offer workarounds.
Bear in mind that some of these require access to your account data, while others rely on heavy advertising to make their money. Where possible we’d advise using the previous solutions, but if you want the convenience of a quick fix, then these are some of the most popular options.
Download Instagram photos using DownloadGram
DownloadGram is one of the most appealing third-party options to download Instagram photos since it doesn’t require the installation of any software. That may inspire more trust in terms of security. It can be used on both computers and mobiles. It can also be used to download videos, IGTV and Reels. The downside is that you can only download one piece of media at a time.
01. Go to post
(Image: © Joseph Foley on Instagram)
On a desktop computer, go to the Instagram website, find the picture you want, click on the three dots at the top right above the image and choose 'Go to Post'.
02. Download image
(Image: © Joseph Foley on Instagram)
Copy the photo’s URL from your address bar then go to DownloadGram’s website and paste the URL into the box.
Click the Download button, then the Download image button to save your image.
On a mobile device, open the Instagram app and find the photo you want, tap the three dots icon and choose 'copy link'. From there, follow the process as above.
Other options include FastSave for Instagram , which offers a faster app-based option for downloading individual images to an Android phone with no copying or pasting needed, but you need to grant the app access to your data, and the ads can be annoying.
How to Download Instagram photos in bulk
If you want to download more than one image from Instagram at a time, you’re limited to using third-party software. Two of the most popular options are 4K Stogram and Save-o-gram.
Download Instagram photos: 4K Stogram
4K Stogram allows you to download Instagram images in bulk (Image credit: 4K Stogram)4K Stogram allows you to subscribe to a username, hashtag or even a location to mass download every public image that it finds under that tag with no need to sign in to Instagram.
However, while it’s free to subscribe to a couple of feeds, you’ll need to pay $10 for a licence for unlimited use. Chances are you’ll also find yourself downloading a ton of images that don’t interest you.
Download and install 4K Stogram on your computer, open the programme then type an Instagram username, hashtag, or location into the search bar. Click Subscribe, then the programme will search and automatically start downloading everything it finds. You’ll find the images piling up in the 4K Stogram folder on your computer in subfolders for each search you entered.
Download Instagram photos: Save-o-gram
Save-o-gram lets you be more selective with your downloads (Image credit: Save-o-gram)If you need to be more selective, Save-o-gram allows selected images to be downloaded all at once as a zip file or individually. It charges a one-off fee of $9 after a seven-day trial.
How to download Instagram Stories
Instagram makes it much easier to download your own stories – the image or video including any stickers or text you’ve applied.
Just click on the three vertical dots at the bottom right of the story and choose 'Save photo'. You can find old stories by going to your profile, clicking on the menu icon and selecting 'Archive'. (See our guide to Instagram Stories here.)
If you want a Story from someone else’s account – and some photographers specifically share pictures for use as wallpaper by this means – you can save it by simply taking a screenshot. The trick is to hold down one finger on the screen while you do so in order to remove the Instagram UI and get a clean shot.
Just tap and hold anywhere on the screen so that the UI overlay fades away. This also pauses the story, giving you time to take the screenshot. With a bit of finger contortion, keep your finger on the screen while you take the screenshot, whether that’s by pressing volume up and lock on an iPhone X, the power and home buttons on a Samsung Galaxy, or power and volume down on a Google Pixel.
Again, bear in mind potential copyright issues when taking screenshots of someone else’s work.
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How to save and download Instagram photos
Instagram is a fantastic social media platform that we all love for sharing visual content, and discovering exciting visual content from others. Like all social platforms, however, Instagram content can be fleeting and fast-moving, so knowing how to download or save photos and posts is a really useful skill to learn.
Perhaps you want to save your own Instagram photos, either for safe keeping or to share them elsewhere.
Maybe you want to download content other users have posted. Or you might want to save your old photos, change your Instagram username, and start fresh with an empty feed. Heck, maybe you're just tired of the app and want to save your memories before deleting your Instagram account altogether.
Whatever your reasoning for wanting to save Instagram photos may be, here's a helpful, step-by-step guide that will teach you how to save photos from the platform.
How to save Instagram photos you've created to your phoneInstagram makes it very easy for you to save photos that you've captured, filtered, and edited in the Instagram app to your phone's photo library.
Open the Instagram app, and head over to your profile by tapping the person-shaped icon or your profile photo shown at the bottom of your screen. (What you see will depend on which version of Instagram your phone has.)
Find your Instagram profile by clicking the person icon. Credit: instagram
Once you've navigated to your own profile page, tap the three horizontal lines menu icon at the top right of your screen.
Yep, click here next. Credit: instagram
Once the menu appears as a pop-up, select to go into "Settings," it's the first option at the top of the list. Next tap on the "Account" option, then finally hit up the "Original Photos" option which will show if you're using an iOS device. Android users will see the option for "Original Posts".
Click "original photos" within your Instagram profile. Credit: Instagram
The Instagram app now gives you the option to automatically save down your Instagram imagery. Hit the blue toggle to "Save Original Photos/Posts."
annnnd swipe Credit: instagram
Now that this option is turned on, every photo you post on Instagram will also be saved to your phone's photo library. How convenient!
How to save other users' Instagram photosIt's really easy to save an Instagram picture or video posted by anyone (as long as the user is public) to a private area of your Instagram app so that you can view them again at a time that suits you.
It's worth noting as well that when you save a post from someone, whether they follow you or not, they will not be able to tell that you've saved it.
To save a post, tap the bookmark icon that appears below it. This will add the post to your generic "Saved" folder.
Create an Instagram collection to save all your favorite posts. Credit: instagram
Alternatively, if you want to save a post to a certain collection within your private saved area, tap and hold the bookmark icon. This brings up a pop-up of the Instagram collections you've already created. It also gives you the option to create a new collection. This is done by tapping the "plus" symbol.
Curate collections of your favorite images. Credit: instagram
Now, to see the picture or video you've saved and the collections you've created, go to your profile by once again tapping on the person-shaped icon or profile photo at the bottom right of your screen. Then tap the "Saved" option that appears in the pop-up menu.
This will show you all the saved content that you bookmarked.
Instagram collections are an underrated feature. Credit: instagram
As we've stated already, only you can see what you've saved, and the collections that you've created. As a reminder, other Instagram users will not know you have saved their content.
How to download Instagram photos using your desktop browserBecause of very valid copyright issues, Instagram does not let you download other users' photos, either on a regular desktop browser, or on an iOS or Android mobile device. However, there is a slightly sneaky workaround that makes it possible to do it on a desktop browser. Do not use this for evil.
To download any image on Instagram open the image in a fresh browser tab. (Note: If you're trying to open without being logged into your own Instagram account, you'll need to right click on the image and select "Copy Link Address.") Now land near the image and right click your mouse or other input device.
You will see a menu pop up. Select "View Page Source."
Going to an Instagram post's backend. Credit: screenshot / instagram
This will bring the page source code up in a separate browser tab. Scroll down through the code, or use your browser's "Find" tool, until you see the first .jpg link you come to.
A gorgeous backend. Credit: screenshot
Copy just the URL text that appears between the two speech, or quotation marks. Paste this URL into another fresh browser tab. Once the image has loaded you can right click to download it to your computer as you would a normal photograph on the internet.
This brief guide should mean you now know how to save your own Instagram imagery to your phone, as well as save Instagram content from your friends and other accounts you follow. Whether you're saving a recipe you want to make later, bookmarking an inspirational quote or helpful activism guide to keep on your phone for when you need it, creating Pinterest-style mood boards for a project, or simply saving a pretty picture, you've now got the knowledge to do it quickly and easily.
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This story was originally published in July 2020 and updated in August 2021.
How to save photos and videos from Instagram on iPhone or iPad [Instructions]
Now almost every iPhone owner has an Instagram account. Even if you don’t like to post personal photos for everyone to see, you definitely love to spy on others.
I myself am, and there is not a single photo on my instagram, although I follow many of my friends, as well as some profiles that are just interesting to watch ... for example labuten_vsemy_golova . nine0003
Sometimes you come across such interesting posts that you want to keep them as a keepsake or share them with friends. Unfortunately, there is simply no built-in function for saving content from Instagram to the media library, which is why I will tell you today how you can save photos and videos from Instagram on iPhone .
Instagram content is presented in the form of photos and videos. Come on! What didn't you know? That's why I decided to split this article into two parts... The first is about the photo, the second is about the video. nine0003
How to save Instagram photos to iPhone
Instagram static images can be saved in at least two ways. The first way is to take a screenshot of the screen with the photo displayed on it. Don't know how? Well then here's a step by step guide for you:
STEP 1 - Open Instagram and go to the photo page
STEP 2 - Press the Home and Power buttons at the same time (just press and release, no need to hold anything). The screenshot has been taken… the blinking screen and the sound effect of the camera shutter will tell you about it. nine0003
STEP 3 - Screenshot has been placed in Library on your iPhone.
STEP 4 - If you don't want to see Instagram frames around the photo, you can crop them in edit mode (see pictures below).
Unfortunately, this method is only suitable for saving photos. You can't save a video from Instagram to your iPhone this way. But there is a more advanced way, which I will talk about right now ...
How to save Instagram videos on iPhone
So, here we come to the most interesting part of this article. Now you will learn how you can save photos or videos from Instagram to iPhone or iPad. For this we will use the InstaGrab app from the AppStore.
In fact, there are more than a dozen such applications in the AppStore, and they all have consonant names like InstaSave, InstaDown, Repost for Instagram or InstaGrab. All applications have similar functionality, and differ in the amount of stuffed with ads. nine0003
The InstaGrab app (by Jinxin He) has minimal ads and works quite well. Therefore, I recommend him. Next, we will do everything step by step…
STEP 1 – Download and install Instagrab (AppStore link) on your iPhone
STEP 2 – Go to Instagram and select a video or photo to save to iPhone
STEP 3 – Next click on the ellipsis in the right corner above the video / photo and select " Copy link " from the menu that opens.
STEP 4 - Next, launch the InstaGrab application.
STEP 5 - The application will immediately pick up the link you copied earlier and ask you if you can download this media file to your iPhone. Click Download , after which the video / photo will be saved to the media library of your i-device.
Well, something like this… Nothing complicated at all. If you suddenly do not find the application that I used, look in the AppStore for a similar request. Applications for saving videos from Instagram are a dime a dozen ... Even if not all of them work perfectly, but they perform their function.
That's it. Don't forget to like in one of the social networks. For me it is really very important!
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Instructions: How to save photos from Instagram to your computer
The social network Instagram quickly gained popularity due to its simplicity. The user just needs to take a photo on a phone or tablet, process it using the tools built into the application and upload it to his account so that the whole world can enjoy it.
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Many people use Instagram to view the profiles of celebrities, big stores or just interesting users. Sometimes you want to save an Instagram photo to your computer in order to add it to your collection, but you can’t do it in the standard way (by right-clicking on the photo and selecting the appropriate item). The developers of the service in a similar way take care of the copyright of users on images. At the same time, bypassing this limitation is quite simple, and in this article we will consider several ways to do this. nine0003
Contents: 1. How to save photos from Instagram to a computer without third-party services and applications - Video instruction 2. Saving photos from Instagram on a computer using third-party services 3. Extensions and plugins for saving photos from Instagram
How to save photos from Instagram to a computer without third-party services and applications
Installing additional applications and extensions on a computer, as well as using unfamiliar services on the Internet, is always dangerous, given the number of viruses and scammers.
At the same time, most often such basic actions as saving information from a page can be done without third-party intervention, for example, saving a VKontakte audio recording. nine0009 Also, through the page code, you can save a photo from Instagram to your computer, and for this you need to do the following:
- Go through the Chrome browser to the page of the photo you are interested in on the Instagram social network and open it;
- Next, press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + U to switch to the page HTML-markup view mode;
- Then press Ctrl+F to start searching the page and look for the line that contains the following combination of characters " og:image ";
- The found line will contain a direct link to the photo, which must be copied and opened in a new tab;
- After that, the photo from Instagram can be saved to the computer.
The instructions above are for the Google Chrome browser, but similar actions can be done in any other browser by defining the button for viewing the HTML markup of the page.
Interesting fact: When you open a photo in a new window, you will notice that the favicon in the browser tab is the icon of the social network Facebook, not Instagram. This is due to the fact that Facebook has completely bought Instagram, and it is on its servers that all user photos are located. nine0006
Video tutorial
How to save Instagram photos on your computer using third-party services
There are dozens of sites on the Internet that allow you to save a photo from the Instagram social network to your computer without any problems. Such services can be arranged in different ways:
- Services replacing Instagram. A striking example of such a resource is Webbygram. On it, the user needs to log in under his account on Instagram, after which all information from it will be loaded in the interface of this service.
The user will be able to upload new photos, like photos, subscribe, unsubscribe and save images. nine0092 - Sites for downloading photos from Instagram. If you just need to download photos from the Instagram social network to your computer, the Instaport service can handle this task. It is developed by the same team that created the Webbygram service, but it has a different purpose. You will also need to log in to this service, and then you can choose for what period you want to download photos to your computer. Interestingly, the service also allows you to download from Instagram all the photos that the user has recently "liked" or photos with a specific tag, but not more than 500 pieces. nine0092
Above are not the only services for saving photos from Instagram. But it is important to remember that for such actions it is better to use trusted sites so as not to lose access to your social network account. If you do not need to bulk upload photos, you can use sites that download photos to your computer from the corresponding link from Instagram without authorization.
