You can save and download Instagram photos from a PC or mobile in different ways. Whether using third-party browser extensions or through native features of the social network itself, such as the “Saved” function. There are also tricks discovered by users when the app had few official alternatives for saving content — in this case, it is even possible to download videos and photos without installing any program on the computer.
Therefore, BlogMarts has gathered five ways to save photos from Instagram to guide users of the social network. Check out, in the following list, how to download photos from Instagram and learn the advantages and disadvantages of each service.
1. Downloader for Instagram
Downloader for Instagram is a Google Chrome extension that allows you to download photos and videos from the social network to your computer. The plugin makes life easier for the user, who no longer needs to resort to screenshots of the app’s screen to save their images.
The advantage is that you can download one, two, or even all the images already published on Instagram, including those from your friends’ profiles. However, it is worth mentioning that this is an unofficial alternative. That is, as a disadvantage, the user needs to download an extension made by third parties to get the tool on the PC.
Using Downloader for Instagram is practical and simple. After downloading and installing, the user only needs to enter the profile they want to download the photos from and click on the app icon, which will appear next to the login button.
- Download Downloader for Instagram
- Enter the profile you want to download the photo
- Click on the app icon.
2. Save via browser
It is possible to save images from Instagram directly from the browser. The procedure does not require any installation on the PC. This “trick” just uses the developer tool, the “inspect element” option, to find the photo link. From there, just click on the image and save it as normal.
The trick is valid for all browsers and works on computers with Windows and MacOS systems. The process also allows you to download Instagram photos in higher resolution.
- Open the photo you want to download and right-click on it. In the context menu, click “Inspect”;
- In developer tools, click on the arrow to the left of “<div class=”image”;
- Then, right-click on the direct image link;
- In the context menu, click on “Open in a new tab” or “Open in a new tab”;
- The image will open in a new browser tab. Now, just right-click on it and go to “Save image as…”.
3. Saved not Instagram
The Saved content feature is native to Instagram and allows the user to organize their photos saved in the application itself, without using tricks or third-party programs. The function, with a “flag” icon, saves images and videos from your feed in collections and allows them to be organized by themes if you prefer. Other users are not notified and what is saved is only visible to you.
The tool is available both in the app for Android and iPhone ( iOS ), as well as in the web version of Instagram.
The feature lets you save photos on Instagram in collections
4. Save Insta
Another simple and practical way to download Instagram photos to your PC or cell phone without installing anything is with the Save Insta website. The platform allows the user to download the photo just by copying the URL of the Instagram post and pasting it on the website.
The site also offers features to download videos, and all photos of a profile and to view avatars in expanded sizes. It is worth noting that the process does not work on private accounts, only on the public profile
- Copy the URL of the photo you want to save on Instagram;
- Enter the Save Insta website and paste the link;
- Click “View” to download the image;
- Finally, tap “Download Image” on the photo you want to keep.
5. SnapInsta
SnapInsta is a site similar to Save Insta. With it, just open the photo on the social network, copy the URL of the content, and paste it on the platform to download. In addition to images, you can download Videos, Reels, Stories, and IGTV from Instagram. SnapInsta has a website, which can be accessed from a computer or cell phone, and also offers an application for Android smartphones.
SnapInsta allows you to save photos from Instagram
To use the site, choose the post you want to download from Instagram. Click the three vertically aligned dots in the top right corner, then tap “Copy Link”. Now, enter the SnapInsta website and choose the type of post (Video/Photo/Reels/Stories/IGTV). Paste the link copied from Instagram and select “Download”.
The page shows the chosen content and a blue “Download Photo” button. Just click on the button and close the pop-up that appears on the screen. The procedure is similar for both feed photos and Stories, Videos, and Reels.
- Copy the URL of the post you want to download on Instagram
- Enter the SnapInsta website and choose the type of post (Video/Photo/Reels/Stories/IGTV)
- Paste the link copied from Instagram and select “Download”
- Tap the blue “Download Photo” button and close the pop-up that appears on the screen.
