Notice that the URL in Chrome's address bar has changed. Instead of saying the person's Instagram username, it will now say instagram. Every photo on Instagram has its own dedicated web address, and if you go directly to that address, it will just show the one photo without all the other photos in their newsfeed.
Right-click the photo and choose "Inspect" from the dropdown. This will open up Chrome's developer console. Even though Chrome DevTools are designed for software developers, don't be intimidated. You just need to click on a few specific buttons in order to find the photo. Each photo is stored within its own folder. Start expanding these folders and you'll eventually find the full-sized photo. Right click the file and click "open in new tab.
This way, you will get the full-sized Instagram photo - the same photo that Instagram shows you in the Instagram mobile app. This isn't a screenshot or a thumbnail - this is the full-sized image.
Instagram wants for you to link back to their website instead of being able to link to the image directly. But Instagram doesn't own these images - you or whoever took the photo owns it. It is ridiculous that Instagram doesn't just let you "right-click save as" the image like other websites including freeCodeCamp. But that's what attention-greedy social media platforms do - they make it inconvenient to just download your image.
They override your browser's functionality using JavaScript. Anyway, now you can download these images. It takes a bit of work, but once you get the hang of it, you won't have to link directly to Instagram or use some screenshot tool to get these photos. There are tools out there to download your Instagram photos in bulk.
But if you're just trying to download a specific photo, this is the fastest way to do it. You don't need to install any tools or Chrome extensions. Sometimes you need to download Instagram photos to your computer or phone. Perhaps you posted a shot to the social media platform some time ago then deleted the original by mistake, or worse, lost the device on which the image was stored. Chances are you might also have photos on the platform that you took with the in-app camera but didn't save, and you might also want to repost an image from a friend or colleague's feed with their permission, of course!
While posting photos on Instagram is a piece of cake, getting them off again is not as simple. But don't despair; this guide will outline how to download Instagram photos to your PC, Mac or phone.
You can download your entire Instagram history, using the source code for individual images easier than it sounds, we promise , or use third-party apps. If you want to learn more about enhancing your shots before you upload them to Instagram, check out the best photo editing apps. For more Insta tips, see our guide to Instagram fonts , our guide on how to change the font in your Instagram bio , and learn how to turn on Instagram's dark mode.
Just as a reminder, if you download Instagram photos, please respect image ownership. While some of the methods below allow other users' images to be downloaded, we recommend always seeking permission and giving credit where it's due. For more details on copyright on Instagram, see our article on how to repost on Instagram. There is no native method to download Instagram photos from your feed individually.
To get started you'll need to request a download link either via the Instagram website or the app. Go to the Instagram website, log in, then click the gear icon to the right of where it says Edit Profile. Choose Privacy and Security from the list of options. This will lead you to the Account Privacy page.
Scroll down to where it says 'Data Download' and click 'Request Download'. Enter your email and password again, confirming the email address where you'll receive the download link, then click 'next'.
Instagram will start bundling your data into a downloadable package, and then send you the link by email. The platform says this can take up to 48 hours, but the email tends to come through within an hour or two. Once you receive the email, click 'Download Data'. The package comes in the form of a zip file that contains every post you've ever made as well as details of every message and everything you've searched for, liked or commented on.
Depending on how long you've had an Instagram account and how much you use it, this could mean a ton of data, so extract the file to a new folder of its own to keep the many subfolders and files in one place. You can also request this sizable download package through the app. Go to your profile, tap the menu icon in the upper right-hand corner and choose 'Settings'. How you do this will depend on your browser. On Internet Explorer, you can click on the photo you want to download to view the full image, then right-click on the image and select 'View Source'.
Now, simply right-click or control-click on the image and choose 'Save Image As'. The process may also work for videos depending on your browser. On Google Chrome, you can look for the source image by clicking 'Inspect', then looking for the 'V' folder under the sources tab. Instagram allows users to bookmark any post in order to be able to find it again later, whether it's from an account you follow or not.
Tap the bookmark icon below any Instagram post and it will turn black to show the post has been saved. To view or edit your bookmarked images in the Instagram app, go to your profile, tap the menu icon at the top right, then 'Saved'.
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