4 Easy Ways to Download a Picture from Instagram

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.

How to Save an Image from Instagram

Go to ToolZu. Open Instagram and copy the URL of the photo you want to download. Paste the URL into ToolZu and click "Download".
Use Insget Photo Downloader if you have an Android. Copy the URL of the image, paste it into Insget, and select "Download Photo Instagram".
Use Reposter for Instagram if you have an iPhone. Click "Preview Photo or Video" and the sharing icon. Then, hit "Open in Browser" >"Save Image".

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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.^{[1]
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- There are many websites that 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.
You can skip this step if you have the Instagram mobile app.

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If you're using a computer, go to www.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:^{[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.
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.^{[3]
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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.^{[4]
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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.^{[5]
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- If you're using a computer, click the three dots ••• next to the post instead.^{[6]
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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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Using Reposter for Instagram on an iPhone

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Install Reposter for Instagram from the App Store
. Reposter is a popular free Instagram reposting and downloading tool. You can download it by visiting the Reposter page on the App Store or by searching for "Reposter for Instagram" and downloading the app with the two pink curved arrows surrounding a capital "R."
- There are many apps that can download photos from Instagram to your iPhone or iPad—this is just one of them that we can confirm is 100% free and works. You can search for other options on the App Store if you don't like Reposter or just want to try something else.
The first time you launch the app, you'll need to give it permission to access your photos—this is just so it can save photos to your iPhone or iPad. Once you're finished with the setup, you'll be ready to download photos.
You can scroll to a photo in your feed or tap a photo on a friend's profile.
A menu will expand.
This copies the direct link to the photo.
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Go back to Reposter for Instagram. As soon as you bring the app back into view, you'll see that the link has already been copied.
- If the field is blank for some reason, tap and hold it and select Paste to paste the copied link.
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Tap Preview Photo or Video. This displays a quick preview of what your download will look like (after a short ad).
- If you see a photo of something you don't recognize instead of the photo you're trying to download, that means the photo you want to download is not public.
It's the blue circle containing a bracket and an arrow. A menu will expand.
This opens the photo in Safari.
This saves the image to you 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..^{[7]
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- Navigate to the photo you want to save.
- On 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 Mac. Navigate to the photo you want to save.^{[8]
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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 iPhone. Navigate to the photo you want to save.^{[9]
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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 lock button at the same time.
- Tap the preview in the bottom-left corner. This will allow you to edit the screenshot.
- Tap and drag the corners or side markers to crop the non-photo areas.
- Tap Done, then Save to Photos.
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Take a screenshot on Android. Navigate to the photo you want to save.^{[10]
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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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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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