How to Download Instagram Photos, Carousels and Videos

Instagram's save button only bookmarks a post inside the app. To get the actual files — including every slide of a carousel — you use a post downloader that pulls the originals in full quality.

Whether it's a single photo, a ten-slide carousel, or a video, the app keeps the files locked inside itself. You can bookmark, but you can't get the file onto your camera roll or desktop. A post downloader gets you the real thing: full-resolution images and clean video, saved to your device and ready to use.

Download a post, step by step

1. Copy the post link (tap ⋯ → Copy link), or grab the public @username.
2. Open the Instagram post downloader.
3. Paste it in.
4. Save what you want — photos as JPEG, videos as MP4, every carousel slide included.

Carousels: get every slide

A carousel can pack up to ten images or clips, and most quick tricks only grab the cover. A proper downloader takes every slide in one go — each photo and each video saved separately — so you don't lose the ones buried at the end. This matters for tutorials, before/after sets, and multi-part posts where the payoff is on slide seven.

Photos and videos, both handled

Single photos save as full-resolution JPEG. Video posts save as MP4 with the original audio. Mixed carousels — part image, part clip — come down with each piece in its right format. You're not choosing "photo mode" or "video mode"; the tool reads the post and gives you what's actually there.

Original quality, no watermark

Files save at the resolution they were uploaded, with nothing stamped in the corner. Right-clicking an image on the web usually gives you a compressed thumbnail; this pulls the full-resolution file Instagram actually stores. No re-compression on our end means what you save matches what the account posted.

What people use it for

• Moodboards and inspiration — designers pull reference into their own libraries.
• Competitor archives — marketers save a rival's campaign before it's edited or deleted.
• Backing up your own grid — so a lost password doesn't erase years of posts.
• Keeping a memory — a friend's photo you want off the app and onto your phone.

What it can't do

Public posts only — private accounts stay private, and any site claiming otherwise wants your login. Downloads are for personal use and reference; the media still belongs to whoever posted it, so credit and permission matter if you re-share.

FAQ

Can I download the whole carousel?

Yes, every slide, not just the first — photos and videos alike.

Are videos included?

Yes — video posts save as MP4 in original quality, with sound.

Is it free and anonymous?

Free with no cap, and no login means nothing ties the download to you.

How do I save to my iPhone camera roll?

Download the file, tap Share, then Save Image/Video to move it from Files into Photos.

Can I download my own posts to back them up?

Yes, if your account is public. For a private account, use Instagram's official data export.