Instagram Carousel Downloader
Download all photos and videos from Instagram carousel posts — free, full resolution
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Download Every Slide from Instagram Carousel Posts
An Instagram carousel post (also called an album) can contain up to 20 photos or videos that users swipe through. SnapReel's carousel downloader extracts all slides simultaneously and presents each one with an individual download button — no slide is missed.
Whether the carousel contains all photos, all videos, or a mix of both, SnapReel handles it automatically. Photos are saved as full-resolution JPG files and videos as HD MP4 files.
How to Download an Instagram Carousel Post
- Open the Instagram carousel post you want to download.
- Tap the three-dot menu (⋯) and select "Copy link".
- Paste the link into SnapReel above and click Download.
- SnapReel shows all carousel slides — click the download button on each to save.
Mixed Carousels — Photos and Videos Together
Instagram carousels can include both photos and videos in the same post. SnapReel correctly identifies the type of each slide:
- Photo slides — Saved as full-resolution JPG files
- Video slides — Saved as HD MP4 files
Each slide gets its own download button labeled appropriately ("Download Photo" or "Download Video"), so you always know what you're saving.
Why Instagram Doesn't Let You Save Carousel Photos
Instagram removed native download functionality to keep users engaged on their platform. On the app, you can only "Save" a post to a private collection — but you cannot export the actual image files to your device. SnapReel bypasses this by fetching the image files directly from Instagram's public CDN.
Carousel Downloads on iPhone and Android
iPhone
Use SnapReel in Safari. After the carousel slides load, tap each "Download Photo/Video" button. Photos open in a new tab — long-press and select "Save Image" to add to Photos. Videos save to the Files app.
Android
Open SnapReel in Chrome. Tap the download button on each slide. Files save automatically to your Downloads folder. Open the Gallery or Files app to access them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download all images from an Instagram carousel?
Copy the carousel post URL (tap the three-dot menu and select 'Copy link'), paste it into SnapReel above, and click Download. All slides in the carousel will appear — click each download button to save.
Does SnapReel download all carousel slides at once?
SnapReel extracts all slides from the carousel and shows them on screen simultaneously, each with its own download button. You download them individually to your device.
Can a carousel have both photos and videos?
Yes. Instagram carousels can contain a mix of photos (JPG) and videos (MP4). SnapReel handles both types — photos show a Download Photo button and videos show a Download Video button.
How many slides can an Instagram carousel have?
Instagram allows up to 20 slides in a single carousel post. SnapReel supports all 20 slides and will display every one for individual download.
Are the photos downloaded in full resolution?
Yes. SnapReel fetches the highest resolution available for each slide — the same full-size image Instagram stores on their CDN. No compression or resizing.
Can I download Instagram albums without logging in?
Yes. SnapReel never requires your Instagram credentials. Paste any public carousel post URL and download all slides for free.
Why does Instagram not let you save carousel photos natively?
Instagram removed the native save button to keep users on their platform. SnapReel bypasses this limitation by directly accessing Instagram's image CDN, giving you the original files.
What if only some slides are showing?
SnapReel uses Instagram's page data to extract all carousel slides. If you notice missing slides, try refreshing and downloading again. Make sure the account is public and the post URL is correct.