Here is how to save Instagram carousel photos: copy the post link, paste it into the Instagram photo downloader and press Download. Every slide comes back in its original order, with its own save button for each photo or video. For a public post the process takes about a second, and you do not need an Instagram login.
Quick answer: the four steps
Carousels can mix photos and videos, and each slide is returned as its own file. That means you can save the whole post or only the slides you need. The steps are the same on every device, and they take only a few taps once the link is copied.
- Open the carousel post in the Instagram app or on instagram.com.
- Tap the share icon or the three-dot menu, then choose Copy link.
- Paste the link into the photo downloader and press Download.
- Save each slide you want, one at a time.
How the slides come back
Slides appear in the order the creator posted them, so the sequence of a tutorial or a photo story stays intact. Photos are saved as JPG files and videos as MP4 files. Because every slide has its own button, you can skip the ones you do not need, which is useful for a long carousel where only two or three slides matter.
Save carousel photos on iPhone
Open the link in Safari and tap Save next to each slide. The files are stored in Files → Downloads. To put a photo into your library, open it in Files, tap Share and choose Save Image. For a video slide, choose Save Video instead.
Repeat the step for each file. Saving a long carousel this way takes a little patience, but every slide keeps its original quality.
If you are saving a carousel for a presentation or a moodboard, it helps to save the slides in order from the start. The file names in Downloads will then match the sequence of the post, which makes them easier to review later.
Save carousel photos on Android
Chrome works well. Paste the link, press Download and save each slide. The files go to your Downloads folder, and your gallery app usually shows them after a short scan. If you want them grouped together, create an album for the post and move the files into it.
Save carousel photos on a Mac or Windows PC
Copy the post URL from the address bar on instagram.com and paste it into the downloader. Each slide is saved to your Downloads folder. Create one folder per post and rename the files with the slide number, so the order is clear later.
Desktop is also a good place to check the results. Open each file in your image viewer and confirm that the slides match the post before you use them in a project.
For a single video from a post, the Instagram video downloader is a quicker choice.
Troubleshooting carousel downloads
If a carousel does not come back as expected, check these common causes first.
- Private accounts are not supported. Only public posts can be fetched.
- Wrong link: use the link to the post itself, not the profile page.
- Deleted slides cannot be fetched, because the file is no longer available from Instagram.
- Slow first request: a post that has never been requested can take a moment. Repeat requests come back from cache almost instantly.
Rights, fair use and larger jobs
Carousels are often designed, photographed or illustrated by the creator. Save them for personal reference, inspiration or with permission. If you plan to share a slide, credit the creator and link to the original post.
Agencies and brands that need many carousels can use the CrawlMesh API to return post media in batches. Pricing is $1 per 1,000 results, and the pricing page has the details. For single reels, the Instagram Reels guide covers the steps.
FAQ
How do I download all photos from an Instagram carousel?
Paste the carousel post link into the photo downloader and press Download. Every slide appears with its own Save button, so you can save them one at a time.
Are carousel photos saved in full size?
Yes. You get the original file Instagram serves for each slide, not a thumbnail.
Can I save the videos in a carousel too?
Yes. Carousels can mix photos and videos. Video slides are saved as MP4 files next to the photos.
Do I need an Instagram account to save a carousel?
No. The downloader works with public posts only and never asks for your Instagram login.