It's hard to argue with the fact that Instagram today is as much a platform for business as it is for entertainment and leisure. There's a vast number of inspiring photos, entertaining videos, business offers, and shops where you can explore your favorite brand. Instagram is a great way to get to know your famous actor or chat with your motivational speaker and watch in real-time what your friend is doing on the other side of the world.

But among these limitless possibilities, one problem arrives - the speed at which any content changes. What you saw a week ago may not be relevant to Instagram today, so the only way to filter our important information or inspiring content is to save it to a trusted device.

If you're still in doubt about whether you should store your Insta photos, here are 5 reasons why it's still essential to do it.

5 reasons for Insta content storing

1. A constant source of inspiration

It is very convenient to own a place with lovely pictures you may access and browse anytime and draw inspiration with a little bit of motivation. It doesn't matter whether it's a phone's library or a desktop folder. The main thing is the confidence about the inspiring pictures won't go anywhere.

2. Your meme folder

Another fun thing about Instagram is the memes, which are great for cheering up on sad days. I think you've come across a meme more than once that describes you or your friends completely. Save them so you can laugh at any time and even without the internet connection.

3. Instructions and guides with 24/7 availability

Saw a cool pie recipe or the main steps of lead generation? Now you can save them to open at any time without access to Instagram and refresh your memory.

4. It's legal

Instagram is all about openly sharing any content with others. There is, therefore, nothing wrong with storing a picture taken by someone else. But please keep a copyright law in mind because using someone else's content for your commercial purposes is an infringement of the owner's rights.

5. It's safe

It is entirely secure if you use safe platforms and apps, which I desire to demonstrate to you in this guide.

Insta pictures downloading ways

While it's easy to keep photos in Insta itself, saving them to your phone gallery or computer is problematic. That's because using an unverified external app is not advisable, as it can be dangerous for your data and device.

There are 3 main Insta photo uploading ways: to keep them on the IG app, save them with platforms such as Instagram picture downloader, or use tested additional apps (in case of phones or images bulk uploading from IG).

All your Insta data downloading

Instagram has a great feature that allows you to get all your Insta pictures, comments, profile information, likes, and more in one click.

How to do via pc:

• use a browser to open the Insta app;

• switch to the profile and pick out gear image next to the "Edit" button;

• pick out "Privacy and Security" and scroll down to find "Data Download" and hit on "Request Download";

• point out your email and password to specify the location to which the link for downloading all data will be sent.

Now you just have to wait for the link to come and upload all the data.

How to do it via phone:

• open the Insta app with a phone;

• pick out 3 horizontal lines in the top right of the profile window;

• select "Settings"-" Security"-" Download data"-" Request Download";

• point out the email as in the previous case and wait for the link.

Original photo downloading

You may set the IG app's option to get content created with Insta camera automatically to your phone's gallery.

How to set up:

• switch to your profile with phone Insta app;

• pick out 3 horizontal lines in the top right;

• select "Settings" then "Account" and "Original photos" at the bottom;

• move the slider to the right to activate the automatic download function.

The other users image saving with Insta "bookmarks"

If you're satisfied with collecting photos in the Instagram app itself, this option is just right for you. You may mark any inspiring images and find them in "Saved".

How to do:

• pick out the necessary Insta image and hit on bookmark icon;

• tap on "hamburger menu" at the top right of your profile, then "Saved" to browse photos anytime with Insta app.

You also can add collections by picking out the "Plus" icon to filter the photos by the desired category.

Insta image downloading with web-based tools

1. Bigbangram Instagram photo saver

The tools developed by the Bigbangram service uploads IG photos to any device without signing in and installing. Use it free and anytime.

How to use:

• pick out the Insta image and hit on 3 dots then "Copy link";

• insert the copied photo URL in the downloader input line and hit on "Download";

• go to gallery or "Downloads" to explore the photo with JPEG format.

2. DownloadGram

The platform also works online and downloads Insta videos, images, IGTV, and Reels. It is compatible both with phones and computers. The disadvantage is that you may only upload one photo per time.

How to use:

• open the tool via a browser;

• find the necessary photo on Insta and copy its link (3 dots then "Save link");

• insert the URL in the input line of the saver and hit on "Download";

• the image will be stored on pc "Downloads" or phone library.

3. Instagram photo downloader

The essence of Insta photo uploading with this web platform is the same as in the previous cases.

How to use:

• switch to the tool via browser and insert the copied image link from Instagram in the input line of the saver;

• hit on "Download" and browse the content on the device "Downloads".

Insta image downloading with the app: to Android

FastSave

The tool is placed in the Play Store. It's the onstrument that allows you to get Insta photos without copy and paste actions. But the main drawback is ads and compulsory access to your data.

How to use:

• install the tool to Android;

• give the app access to your Insta data;

• browse photos and videos and pick out those you desire to get in the app folder;

• explore them offline.

Insta image downloading in bulk

It is not always safe to use external apps to upload photos in bulk. But we have two secure options for you.

4. 4K Stogram

The tool was developed for the PC version; it may upload all found photos according to a specified location, hashtag, or username. There is a free limited version. 

How to use:

• install the tool to your pc;

• then open it and indicate a particular location or username to get all found images;

• don't forget to hit on "Subscribe" to start the loading process.

5. Save-o-gram

The app is paid but has a 7-day trial version. You may pick out individual images or get them all in bulk. The version is also for desktop.