How to download an Instagram photo
- Copy the post link. Open the photo (or carousel) post, tap “⋯” and choose Copy link.
- Paste it above. Put the link in the box and tap Download photo. ReelSaver reads the post and finds the full-size image(s).
- Save the image. Download the photo at full resolution — for a carousel, grab each picture you want.
Photos and carousels, full quality
- Full resolution. The largest version Instagram serves — no shrinking or re-compression.
- Whole carousels. Save every image in a multi-photo post, not just the cover.
- Mixed posts. Grab the photos (and videos) from posts that combine both.
- Clean JPGs. No watermark added; files open on any device.
- No login, no app. Runs entirely in your browser.
What resolution are downloaded photos?
ReelSaver saves the largest version Instagram serves for that post — typically 1080 pixels wide, in the shape it was posted (square, portrait or landscape). That’s the same image you see on Instagram at full size, not a screenshot, so there are no status bars, buttons or cropping.
Screenshots are the most common way people save Instagram photos, but they capture your screen rather than the image: you get the wrong size, extra borders and, on many phones, extra compression. A direct download avoids all of that.
Good uses for downloaded photos
- Back up your own posts in the quality you uploaded.
- Save references — outfits, recipes, designs and travel ideas — for personal use.
- Print your own photos or add them to albums and slideshows.
- Archive client posts for portfolios and reports.
Photos are the creator’s copyright. Posting someone else’s photo on your account or website needs their permission — see our copyright guide. To find who took a reposted photo, try these tracing tips.
Photo FAQ
Can I download every photo in a carousel?
Yes. ReelSaver exposes each image in a multi-photo post so you can save them all.
What resolution do I get?
The full display resolution — the largest image Instagram provides for that post.
What file format is it?
Standard JPG, which opens everywhere.
Can I download private photos?
No. Only public posts can be fetched.
Can I download a profile picture?
ReelSaver downloads posts, reels and stories from their links. Profile pictures don’t have a post link, so they aren’t supported.
Is downloading better than taking a screenshot?
Yes. A download gives you the original image without screen borders, buttons or the extra compression a screenshot adds.