How to Save Instagram Photos
Last updated: August 2026 · Trusted by thousands of users
Full resolution, no app, works the same on phone, tablet, or computer.
Instagram doesn't give you a native way to save someone else's photo — the closest option, screenshotting, crops the image and loses quality. Here's the actual way to save a full-resolution copy.
The three-step process
- Copy the post link. Tap the share icon on the photo and select "Copy Link."
- Paste it into InstaLoadr. The photo loads at its original resolution.
- Download. The file saves straight to your device — no cropping, no compression.
Saving on iPhone
Open the link in Safari, paste it into InstaLoadr, and download — the photo lands in your Photos app the same way any other download does. No App Store install required.
Saving on Android
Same process, in Chrome or any Android browser — the file saves to your Gallery or Downloads folder.
Saving on a computer
Works identically in a desktop browser — see the PC download guide for more on desktop-specific details.
Saving a carousel (multiple photos)
If the post has more than one photo, InstaLoadr lists each one separately, or bundles them into a single .zip — see the carousel guide for the full walkthrough.
Conclusion
Copy the link, paste it into InstaLoadr, and download — full resolution, on whatever device you're using.
Questions
How do I save an Instagram photo on iPhone?
Copy the post link from the Instagram app, paste it into InstaLoadr in Safari, and download — it saves straight to Photos, no app install needed.
How do I save Instagram photos on PC?
Paste the post link into InstaLoadr in any desktop browser — the photo downloads to your default Downloads folder.
Does saving a photo lower its resolution?
No. InstaLoadr downloads the original file Instagram stored, at full resolution, without recompressing it.