How to Save Photos from Instagram: iPhone, Android, PC

If you want to save a photo someone else posted on Instagram, you have several options. You can use a third-party downloading app such as ToolZu, Downloader for Instagram if you're using Android, or Reposter for Instagram if you're using iOS. If you don't want to use a third-party website, you can easily screenshot the photo, whether you're using a PC, Mac, or mobile device. This wikiHow will show you several of the easiest ways to save photos from Instagram to your computer, phone, or tablet.

Save Instagram Photos to Your Device

To save a photo someone else posted, copy the link of the photo, go to DownloadGram, paste it into the field, and select Download Now to save it to your device. To save your own photo, go to your profile, select Menu > Archiving and downloading > Save original photos.

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Using DownloadGram on a Computer or Mobile Device

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You can use a desktop or mobile browser. DownloadGram is a website that allows you to download Instagram pictures as long as you have the content's link.^{[1]
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If you're using a computer, open Instagram in a new browser tab. If you're using a mobile device, open the Instagram app.

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Copy the photo's direct URL. The steps are a little different depending on whether you're using a computer or the mobile app:^{[2]
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- Computer: Click the three horizontal dots at the top-right corner of the photo and select Copy Link.
- Android, iPhone, or iPad: Tap the paper airplane icon below the photo and select Copy Link.
The picture's link should be copied to your device's clipboard.
This is the field at the top, above the blue Download Now button. You should see an example link in grey.
Once you select this button, it may take a few moments to retrieve the Instagram picture. Once it does, it will convert the picture to JPEG format.
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Select Download and select a file location. Your downloaded files can normally be found in your device's "Downloads" folder. If you're using a mobile device, you can usually find it in your Files app or Camera Roll/Gallery.
- The picture will be saved.
- If you're using a mobile device, you may need to allow permission to save new photos into your Camera Roll/Gallery.

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Using ToolZu on a Computer, Phone, or Tablet

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Go to ToolZu in a web browser. You can use a free, ad-supported website called Toolzu to download Instagram photos on your computer, phone, or tablet.
- The tool is totally free, but you won't be able to download images from private, friends-only accounts.^{[3]
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- Many websites allow you to download Instagram photos, but some last longer than others. If you don't want to use Toolzu, you'll usually find alternatives by searching for "Instagram photo downloader" on Google.
If you're using a computer, go to instagram.com in a new browser tab and log in with your account. On a phone or tablet, open the Instagram mobile app. You can either scroll down your feed or click the photo on the profile of the person who shared it.
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Copy the photo's direct URL. The steps are a little different depending on whether you're using a computer or the mobile app:^{[4]
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- Computer: Click the three horizontal dots at the top-right corner of the photo and select Copy Link.
- Android, iPhone, or iPad: Tap the paper airplane icon below the photo and select Copy Link.
If you're using a phone or tablet, just reopen your browser and you'll still be there. On a computer, click the browser tab that says "Free Photo Downloader for Instagram."
To paste, right-click or tap-and-hold the blank and select Paste. As long as the photo isn't private, this will give you the option to download your photo.^{[5]
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This downloads the photo to your computer, phone, or tablet.

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Using Insget on Android, iPhone, iPad, or a Computer

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Go to the Insget Photo Downloader in any web browser. Whether you're using a phone, tablet, or computer, you can use Insget in your web browser to save images from Instagram.^{[6]
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- This method, like other Instagram picture downloaders, will only allow you to download public posts. If the person who posted the photo has a private Instagram account, photo downloaders will not work.
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Open Instagram and go to the picture you want to download. You can scroll to a photo in your feed or tap a photo on a friend's profile.
- If you're using a web browser on your computer, open Instagram in a new browser tab. You can open a new tab using the keyboard shortcut Cmd + T (Mac) or Ctrl + T (PC & Chromebook).
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Tap the paper airplane icon below the post. A menu will expand.^{[7]
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- If you're using a computer, click the three dots ••• next to the post instead.^{[8]
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A link to the picture is now saved to your clipboard.
After a few seconds, you'll see a new button below that says "Download 1/1."
This downloads the photo onto your computer, phone, or tablet.

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Taking a Screenshot

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Take a screenshot on Windows. You can use the built-in app Snipping Tool to take a screenshot of the Instagram photo. Open the Start menu, type snip, and click Snipping Tool in the search results..^{[9]
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- Navigate to the photo you want to save.
- On the Snipping Tool, click New.
- Click the top-left corner of the photo, then drag the selection to the bottom-right corner. The cropped screenshot will open in Snip & Sketch.
- Click the save icon at the top-right corner.
- Select a save destination, input a file name, and click Save.
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Take a screenshot on a Mac. Navigate to the photo you want to save on your Mac, then use these steps to take a screenshot:^{[10]
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- On your keyboard, press Shift + Command + 4. This is the shortcut to capture a portion of the screen.
- Click the top-left corner of the photo, then drag the selection to the bottom-right corner.
- Release your mouse. The screenshot will be saved to your desktop.
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Take a screenshot on an iPhone. Navigate to the Instagram photo you want to save, then follow these steps to capture a screenshot on your iPhone:^{[11]
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- On iPhones with Face ID, press the side button and volume up button at the same time.
  - On iPhones with a home button, press the home button and the lock button at the same time.
- Tap and drag the corners or side markers to crop the non-photo areas.
- Tap the checkmark at the top-right corner, then select Save to Photos.
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Take a screenshot on Android. Navigate to the photo you want to save on your Android, then follow these steps to take a screenshot:^{[12]
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- Press the power and volume down buttons at the same time.
  - If this doesn't work, press and hold the power button for a few seconds, then tap Screenshot.
- Open the screenshot. You can find it in your Gallery or Photos app.
- Tap Edit, then tap the crop icon in the bottom-left corner.
- Tap and drag the corners or side markers to crop the non-photo areas.
- Tap Save.

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Saving Your Own Picture on Instagram

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Open the Instagram app and tap Profile. This is in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
- When you edit and upload pictures on Instagram, you can enable an option to save the original photos to your phone's library automatically.^{[13]
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You can find this at the top-right.
This will be underneath the Your app and media header.
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Toggle on "Save original photos". Now, when you edit new Instagram photos, the original photo will be saved to your Camera Roll or Gallery.
- You can also toggle on "Save original posts" to save the edited version of the photo.

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Will the owner of a photo be notified if I download it?

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No, because it's the same as just viewing it in the app or website, your computer/phone has to download it anyway for you to view it.

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The only option I see is to copy the URL. Where's the option to save?

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After you copy the url, paste it into a new tab. This should display a page with just the image. Save that

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If someone has posted two or more pictures in one post, how can I save all the photos?

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Just use an Instagram downloader that can to do it. There are more than a few.

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