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Instagram PhotosDownloader

Instagram serves a smaller, more compressed copy to the feed than the one it stores. Pasting the post link here fetches the stored version, which is noticeably sharper than a screenshot or a long-press save.

  • Free
  • No signup
  • No watermark

Download only content you own or have permission to use.

How to save instagram photos

  1. Open the post

    Find the photo or carousel you want on a public account.

  2. Copy the post link

    Share icon, then Copy link. A carousel has one link for the whole post.

  3. Paste and save

    The image downloads at the largest size Instagram holds for that post.

What this cannot do

Public posts only. We also cannot reach photos sent in direct messages — those never touch a public URL.

Link formats that work

Frequently asked questions

How is this better than a screenshot?

A screenshot captures your screen — so it is limited by your display, and it includes the interface around the photo. This fetches the actual stored image file, at its own resolution, with nothing over it.

Can I download every photo in a carousel?

Paste the post link and the images in that post are listed together, so you can take them one at a time.

What format do photos arrive in?

JPEG, as Instagram stores them. We do not re-compress the file, so nothing is lost on the way to you.

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