How to Download Instagram Photos
Instagram has no built-in download button for photos, but saving them is simple. This guide shows how to download any public Instagram photo in full resolution on iPhone, Android, or computer — no app and no login required.
Step by step
- Open the photo on Instagram. Find the post in the Instagram app or on instagram.com. It must be from a public account.
- Copy the post link. Tap the ⋯ (three-dots) menu above the post and choose “Copy link”. On a computer, copy the URL from your browser's address bar.
On Instagram, open the ⋯ menu (or share icon) and tap Copy Link — it works on posts, reels, stories, and profiles. - Paste it into SaveJet. Open the photo downloader, paste the link into the box, and the post is detected automatically.
- Download the photo. Tap Download to save the image as a full-resolution JPG. For a carousel, download every slide at once as a ZIP.
Where do downloaded photos get saved?
On iPhone, Safari saves the image to the Files app (or Photos if you choose). On Android, it goes to your Gallery or Downloads folder. On PC or Mac, it lands in your browser's Downloads folder. You can move it anywhere afterwards.
How do you download all photos in a carousel?
Paste a multi-photo (carousel) post link and a tool like the carousel downloader grabs every slide at once as a single ZIP. To save someone's profile picture in full size, use the profile picture downloader instead.
Is it legal to download Instagram photos?
Downloading public photos for personal use is generally fine, but the images still belong to their creators. Only save content you have the right to use, don't repost it as your own, and respect copyright. Avoid downloading from private accounts.