Question 1

What is an Instagram photo downloader?

Accepted Answer

An Instagram photo downloader is a tool that saves the photos from Instagram posts as image files on your device. This one reads a public post from its link and saves each photo at the largest size Instagram shows.

Question 2

How do I download photos from Instagram?

Accepted Answer

To download photos from Instagram, tap Share on the post, then Copy link. Paste the link into the Instagram photo downloader, press Get photos, then press Download or Download all (ZIP).

Question 3

Can I download every photo in an Instagram carousel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Instagram photo downloader shows every photo in a carousel, numbered in order. Save them 1 by 1, or press Download all (ZIP) to get them all at once.

Question 4

What size are downloaded Instagram photos?

Accepted Answer

Downloaded Instagram photos come at the size Instagram keeps them, up to 1,080 pixels wide. On the carousel I checked on September 26, 2026, each photo was 1,080 × 1,440.

Question 5

Can I download Instagram photos in their original quality?

Accepted Answer

You get the largest photo Instagram shows, up to 1,080 pixels wide. The file from the camera stays with the person who posted it, so no downloader can give you that.

Question 6

Can I download Instagram photos on my iPhone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can download Instagram photos on an iPhone: press Download and the photo saves to the Files app. Or tap Share or save twice to open the share sheet, and pick Save Image to put it in Photos.

Question 7

Can I download an Instagram profile picture?

Accepted Answer

Not at full size: Instagram shows a profile picture only 100 pixels wide to anyone who isn't signed in, so this tool doesn't offer it as a download.

Question 8

Why does a username show only 6 posts?

Accepted Answer

A username shows the account's latest 6 posts because that's all Instagram shows to anyone who isn't signed in, and this tool never signs in to Instagram. For an older post, open it on Instagram and paste its link.

Question 9

Can I download photos from a private Instagram account?

Accepted Answer

No, you can't download photos from a private Instagram account with this tool, because only the account's followers can see them and the tool never signs in.

Question 10

Do I need an Instagram account to download photos?

Accepted Answer

No, you don't need an Instagram account to download photos with this tool. It reads public posts the way anyone can see them without signing in.

Question 11

Is the photo stored on your server?

Accepted Answer

No, the photo is never stored on my site: it downloads straight from Instagram's servers to your device. The ZIP is made in your browser too.

Question 12

Can I download many at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can download many at once: press Paste many links at once, paste up to 10 links, 1 per line, and press Download all (ZIP). The best file of each link comes in 1 ZIP, made in your browser.

Question 13

Is the Instagram photo downloader free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Instagram photo downloader is free, with no sign-up, no ads and no watermark. To keep it free for everyone, each person can read 30 posts every 10 minutes.

Question 14

Who is the Instagram photo downloader for?

Accepted Answer

The Instagram photo downloader is for creators and marketers who want copies of their own posts and carousels, to post them again or keep them.

Question 15

What other free tools can I use for Instagram?

Accepted Answer

For Instagram, the Instagram Reels downloader saves Reels, the Instagram carousel generator makes carousels, and the Instagram character counter checks captions. See all my free tools.

Question 16

Who made the Instagram photo downloader?

Accepted Answer

I did. I'm Navid Moazzez, and I made the Instagram photo downloader as one of my free tools on navid.me.

More about me.

Free Instagram Photo Downloader (+ Guide)