Want to save a copy of your favorite posts from Instagram? Here’s a quick guide to help you download images from your own profile.
Option 1: Manually Save Each Post (on Mobile)
Instagram doesn’t allow direct downloads, but here’s a workaround:
1. Open the Instagram app on your phone.
2. Go to your profile.
3. Tap on the image you want to save.
4. Tap the three dots (⋯) in the top right corner.
5. Select “Copy link.”
6. Open your browser and paste the link into a website like:
7. Follow the site’s steps to download the image to your phone.
⚠️ This works only for public profiles or your own logged-in content.
Option 2: Use Instagram’s Data Download Tool
For bulk downloads or full archives:
1. Go to Instagram.com on your computer.
2. Click on your profile picture > Settings.
3. Select Privacy and Security.
4. Scroll down to “Data Download.”
5. Click “Request Download.”
6. Enter your email and choose HTML or JSON format.
7. Instagram will email you a link with all your photos, videos, and data.
🕒 It may take up to 48 hours to receive your data.
Option 3: Screenshot + Crop (Quick & Dirty)
If you need something fast and don’t mind lower quality:
1. Open the image on your phone or computer.
2. Take a screenshot.
3. Use your device’s editing tool to crop the image.
4. Save and use as needed.