What is an Instagram photo downloader?
An Instagram photo downloader is a tool that saves images from public Instagram posts as full size JPG files. You paste the post link, and it lists every photo in the post, including all carousel slides, so you can download one or all of them. SaveMyReel does this for free, with no login. Some call it an insta post download or Instagram photo download tool. It all works the same way.
How to download Instagram posts
Three steps for an Instagram post download on any device, from a single photo to a full carousel.
- Send to...Copy linkAdd to story
1Copy the post link
Tap the Share icon under the post, then Copy link.
2Paste it above
Paste the link into the Instagram post downloader and tap Download.
- Photo 1Photo 2
3Save the photos
Each photo has its own button. Tap to save it as a full size JPG.
The SaveMyReel Instagram photo downloader saves pictures from public posts at their full size. Paste a post link above for an Instagram post download of a single photo, or every slide of a carousel, including any videos mixed in.
No screenshots, no cropping and no app. Just the original image file Instagram stores, saved as a JPG. It works as an Instagram post downloader, an Instagram post saver and an insta photo download tool in one.
- HD qualityUp to 1080p, never re-compressed
- No watermarkThe original file, nothing added
- No loginYour account is never used
- Any deviceiPhone, Android and PC
Instagram photo sizes: what you'll download
Instagram stores feed photos at up to 1080 pixels wide. Your download keeps the shape the creator chose.
| Photo shape | Aspect ratio | Size Instagram stores | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square | 1:1 | 1080 x 1080 | Full size JPG |
| Portrait | 4:5 | 1080 x 1350 | Full size JPG |
| Landscape | 1.91:1 | 1080 x 566 | Full size JPG |
| Carousel slide | Same as the first slide | Up to 1080 x 1350 | One JPG per slide, up to 20 slides |
Profile grids now show posts as 3:4 previews. Your Instagram photo download is the full photo as uploaded, not the grid crop.
Instagram photo quality explained
Instagram resizes every photo when it's uploaded. Images wider than 1080 pixels are scaled down to 1080, images narrower than 320 pixels are scaled up, and every photo is re-compressed as a JPG. The copy Instagram keeps is the best copy that exists online.
That's why an Instagram post download in HD tops out at 1080 pixels wide, and why no tool can download Instagram pics sharper than Instagram stores them. SaveMyReel always fetches that largest copy, so you get full HD 1080p photos when the creator uploaded at that size or bigger.
What's inside an Instagram post?
Every Instagram post download works a little differently depending on the post type.
| Post type | What you can download | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Single photo post | One full size JPG | The fastest Instagram pic download, one tap |
| Photo carousel | Up to 20 JPGs | Every slide is listed in order |
| Mixed carousel | JPGs and MP4s | An Instagram photo video download in one list. Videos keep their sound |
| Photo post with music | The photo as JPG | For the song, use the audio downloader on a Reel with that sound |
| Video post | MP4 | Better handled by the video downloader |
Photo download vs screenshot
Why an Instagram photo download beats a screenshot every time.
Downloading carousels: every slide, in order
A carousel is a single post with up to 20 slides that you swipe through. Copying the post link gives SaveMyReel the whole carousel, and every slide is listed in the same order as on Instagram, labelled Photo 1, Photo 2 and so on.
Carousels can mix photos and videos. Photos come as JPG and videos as MP4, side by side, so you can grab everything from the post in one place. If you only want one slide, just tap that one.
How to save Instagram posts to your gallery
After your Instagram photo download, here's where to find it.
iPhone
- Download the photo in Safari.
- Open Files, then Downloads.
- Open the photo, tap Share, then Save Image.
Android
- Download the photo in Chrome.
- It appears in your gallery's Downloads album.
- Move it to any album you like.
Windows and Mac
- Click Download on each photo.
- Find the JPGs in Downloads.
- Open them in any photo viewer or editor.
Why use this Instagram post downloader
Made for photos and carousels.
All 20 slides
Every carousel slide is listed, so you never have to screenshot one at a time.
Full size JPG
An insta image download at the original size, up to 1080 pixels wide, never resized.
Photos and videos together
Mixed carousels give you JPG and MP4 options in one list.
No login
Your own Instagram account is never used.
Good reasons to download Instagram posts
Most people save Instagram photos for simple, everyday reasons. A full size insta post download keeps the details sharp for all of them.
- Inspiration boards. Save interior, fashion and design ideas into a folder you can browse offline.
- Recipes and infographics. Text-heavy carousels are easier to read when every slide is a full size image.
- Backing up your own posts. Keep the original photos from your own public account in full quality.
- Event and travel memories. Save photos friends posted from a trip or party, then ask them before sharing further.
Photo not downloading?
Fixes for the most common Instagram post download problems.
Only one photo shows
You may have copied a single image address. Copy the post link with Share, then Copy link. It contains /p/.
The photo looks small
Some posts were uploaded at a low resolution. The download can't be larger than the original.
The post is private
Instagram private account post download isn't possible. Only public posts work.
The image opens in a new tab
Press and hold it, then choose Save image or Download image.
All Instagram downloaders
One site for everything on Instagram. Pick the tool you need.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about downloading Instagram photos.
How do I download Instagram posts?
Copy the post link (Share, then Copy link), paste it into the Instagram photo downloader at the top of this page and tap Download. Save each photo as JPG.
Can I download all photos in a carousel?
Yes. Every slide, up to 20, is listed with its own download button.
What size are downloaded Instagram photos?
The original size Instagram stores: up to 1080 x 1080 for square, 1080 x 1350 for portrait and 1080 x 566 for landscape photos.
How do I save an Instagram post to my gallery?
Download the photo here. On Android it appears in your gallery. On iPhone, open Files, then Downloads, and tap Share, then Save Image.
Is the Instagram photo downloader free?
Yes. It's free for personal use, with no sign-up and no subscription.
Can I download Instagram posts in HD?
Yes. Every Instagram post download is the largest copy Instagram stores, up to 1080 pixels wide (full HD), as a JPG.
Is there an insta post downloader app?
You don't need one. The Instagram post downloader works in Safari and Chrome on iPhone, Android and PC.
Can I download photos from private accounts?
No. Only public posts can be downloaded.
Do I need an app to download Instagram photos?
No. It works in your browser on iPhone, Android and PC.
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