How to Download Instagram Carousel Posts (All Photos & Videos)
Learn how to download all photos and videos from Instagram carousel posts at once. Works on iPhone, Android, and PC — no login required.
What Is an Instagram Carousel Post?
An Instagram carousel is a post that contains multiple photos or videos — up to 10 items — that you can swipe through. They're popular for tutorials, before-and-after comparisons, travel albums, and product showcases. Downloading all the images from a carousel used to require saving each one individually. With SnapReel's carousel downloader, you can grab all of them at once.
How to Download Instagram Carousel Posts
- Open Instagram and navigate to the carousel post you want to download.
- Tap the three-dot menu (⋯) at the top right of the post.
- Select 'Copy Link'.
- Go to snapreel.app in your browser.
- Paste the carousel link into the input field and tap Download.
- SnapReel will detect all items in the carousel and show them as a list. Download each photo or video individually with one tap.
Can I Download All Carousel Photos at Once?
SnapReel displays all carousel items in a single results page so you can download each one with a single tap. All photos save at full resolution and all videos save with audio as MP4 files.
Downloading Carousel Posts on iPhone
On iPhone, tap the Download button for each carousel item. Safari will show a download progress indicator at the top. After downloading, open the Files app to find your photos and videos, then move them to your Photo Library if needed. For the smoothest experience, use Safari on iPhone.
Downloading Carousel Posts on Android
On Android, each item downloads directly to your Downloads folder. Open your Files or My Files app to access them. You can select multiple files and move them to your Pictures folder so they appear in Google Photos or Samsung Gallery.
Downloading Carousel Posts on PC or Mac
On a desktop, right-click each Download button and select 'Save Link As' to save files to a specific folder. Alternatively, left-click to download to your default Downloads folder. All files are standard MP4 (video) or JPG (photo) format.
Why Use SnapReel for Carousel Downloads?
- No login required — no Instagram username or password needed
- All items in one page — see and download every photo/video from the carousel
- Full quality — photos at original resolution, videos in HD
- Works on all devices — iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac
- Free and unlimited — no daily limits or paywalls
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download carousel posts from other people's accounts?
Yes, as long as the account is public. SnapReel cannot access content from private accounts.
How many photos can a carousel have?
Instagram allows up to 10 items per carousel post. SnapReel will show and let you download all of them.
Can carousel posts contain videos too?
Yes. Instagram carousels can mix photos and videos. SnapReel handles both — photos download as JPG and videos download as MP4 with full audio.
Does the post owner know I downloaded their carousel?
No. Instagram does not notify creators when their public content is downloaded. SnapReel fetches the content server-side with no trace to the original poster.