Instagram Downloader

Overview

Instagram Reels vanish from feeds, Stories expire in 24 hours, and carousels only let you screenshot one slide at a time with terrible quality. This extension fixes all of it. It adds a download button directly on every Instagram post, Reel, and Story. Click it to get the full-quality original file, not a compressed thumbnail or blurry screenshot. Carousels download every slide as its own image or video file.

Stories and Highlights get saved before they expire, so time-sensitive content is never lost. Profile pictures download at their actual full resolution instead of the tiny cropped circle Instagram normally shows. To archive an entire creator's profile, batch mode queues everything up and organizes files into folders by username automatically.

The extension tracks previous downloads so you don't end up with duplicates. All processing happens locally in your browser. Nothing gets uploaded anywhere, your account stays private, and there's no data collection. Works on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Opera. Try 3 free downloads to see for yourself.

Why It Exists

• Download Instagram Reels, Stories, and carousels in their original quality without screenshots or third-party tools.
• Save Stories and Highlights before they expire so valuable content is never lost.
• Extract every image and video from carousel posts individually instead of capturing only the first slide.
• Archive entire profiles with batch mode and automatic username-based folder organization.

Key Features

• Reels downloads in original quality saved as MP4 files
• Stories and Highlights capture before 24-hour expiration
• Carousel post extraction with all images and videos saved individually
• Full-resolution profile picture downloads bypassing thumbnail crops
• IGTV and long-form video post downloads
• Batch download mode for queuing media from entire profiles and Highlights
• Post metadata preservation including captions, hashtags, and timestamps
• One-click download button injected on posts, Stories, and Reels
• Username-based folder organization for multi-profile archiving
• Duplicate detection to skip previously downloaded content

How It Works

• Install and log in: Add Instagram Downloader to your browser and activate your license. Log in to Instagram as usual so the extension can use your authenticated session.
• Browse Instagram content: Navigate to any post, Story, Reel, or creator profile. Download buttons appear automatically on supported content types.
• Download or batch-save: Click the download button for individual items, or activate batch mode on a profile page to queue all posts for download at once.
• Find organized files: Downloaded content is saved to your downloads folder organized by username. Duplicate detection ensures clean archives across repeated sessions.

Reviews

• Indispensable for influencer marketing workflows (5/5): I run an influencer marketing agency and need to archive campaign content from Instagram regularly. This extension grabs Reels, Stories, and carousels in original quality. The batch profile download is a massive time saver. - Samantha Reyes
• Carousel and profile picture downloads done right (4.9/5): The carousel extraction is what sets this apart. Other tools only grab the first image, but this one saves every slide individually. Profile picture downloads in full resolution are a great bonus. - Chris Andersen
• Best tool for backing up your own Instagram (4.8/5): I backup my own Instagram content weekly and this extension makes it painless. Stories get saved before they expire, Reels download in original quality, and everything is organized by content type automatically. - Priyanka Desai

Platform Support

Browsers

• Chrome
• Edge
• Firefox
• Brave
• Opera

Operating Systems

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux

Supported Content

• Instagram Reels in original MP4 quality
• Stories and Highlights before 24-hour expiration
• Carousel posts with all slides extracted individually
• IGTV and long-form video posts
• Full-resolution profile pictures
• Batch profile and Highlights collection downloads

Not Supported

• Safari and mobile browsers
• Private accounts you are not approved to follow
• Instagram Live streams in real time
• Instagram Direct messages or disappearing media

Privacy and Permissions

Supported regions: Worldwide.

Limitations:

• You must be logged in to Instagram and able to view content in your browser to download it.
• Private account content is only accessible if you are an approved follower.
• Instagram Live cannot be captured in real time; only posted replays may be downloadable.
• Available quality depends on the original upload resolution provided by the creator.
• Batch downloads depend on Instagram loading content as the page scrolls.
• Safari and mobile browsers are not supported.
• Instagram Direct messages and disappearing media are not accessible to the extension.

Permissions:

• downloads: Saves video, image, and Story files to your device and manages the batch download queue for profile exports.
• activeTab: Detects Instagram posts, Stories, and Reels and injects download controls only on the tab you are actively viewing.
• storage: Stores download history, duplicate detection data, and user preferences locally in your browser between sessions.
• notifications: Notifies you when batch profile downloads complete or if individual downloads encounter errors.
• scripting: Reads Instagram's GraphQL API responses and page data to extract media source URLs and content metadata.
• host_permissions: Limits access to instagram.com and Instagram CDN domains required to detect and download media content.

FAQ

Can I download Instagram Stories before they disappear?

Yes. The extension lets you save Stories, including both photos and videos, before the 24-hour expiration. You can also download Story Highlights that creators have saved permanently to their profiles.

Does this work with Instagram Reels?

Yes. Reels are downloaded in their original quality as MP4 files. The extension detects the Reel video source and offers the highest available resolution for download.

How does it handle carousel posts with multiple images?

All images and videos in a carousel post are detected and can be downloaded individually or together. Each slide is saved as a separate file so you get every piece of content from the post.

Can I download full-resolution profile pictures?

Yes. Instagram normally displays profile pictures as small cropped thumbnails. The extension extracts the full-resolution original that was uploaded, giving you a much larger and sharper image.

Can I download from private accounts I follow?

Yes. The extension uses your existing Instagram session, so you can download content from any private account you are approved to follow. It does not bypass privacy settings for accounts you cannot access.

Can I batch download an entire profile?

Yes. Batch mode lets you queue all posts from a profile page for download. Content is saved into folders organized by username so your archive stays structured across multiple accounts.

How does duplicate detection work?

The extension tracks which media items you have already downloaded and automatically skips them during batch operations. This keeps your archive clean and avoids wasting bandwidth on repeated downloads.

What metadata is preserved with downloads?

Captions, hashtags, timestamps, and author information can be preserved alongside your downloaded files, making it easy to reference the original context of each piece of content.

Which browsers are supported?

The extension works on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Opera on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Safari and mobile browsers are not currently supported.

Is this legal?

DISCLAIMER: We are not attorneys and do not offer legal advice. Laws vary by country and platform. For any legal question please consult a qualified legal professional.

We give you full control over download speeds because we believe users should decide how they use their software.

That said, here are a few widely accepted best practices for safe, responsible downloading:

• Only download content you created, own, or have explicit permission from the rights holder to access.

• Protect your personal data by respecting platform rules and rate limits with reasonable download speeds to avoid automated abuse systems putting your account at risk.

• Protect your privacy by using a reputable VPN for IP protection before initiating downloads — this is the VPN we recommend & use.