Instagram carousel posts — also called multi-image posts or album posts — allow creators to share up to 10 photos or videos in a single post. Users swipe left to view each slide. They're popular for tutorials, before-and-after comparisons, travel albums, product showcases, and step-by-step guides.
Instagram makes it easy to view carousel posts in the app, but there's no built-in way to save all the images to your device at once. In this guide, we explain how to download entire Instagram carousel posts — all photos included — in full resolution using GrabInstaPro.
What Is an Instagram Carousel Post?
A carousel post is any Instagram post that contains more than one piece of media. You can recognize them by the multiple-dot indicator below the image or the small "1/3" (or similar) counter in the top-right corner. Swiping the image reveals additional photos or videos in the post.
Carousel posts are used extensively by:
- Food bloggers sharing recipes with step-by-step photos
- Fitness creators posting workout progressions
- Travel photographers sharing a series from a destination
- Brands showcasing product lines or lookbooks
- Artists sharing work-in-progress and final versions side-by-side
How to Find the Post URL on Instagram
To download a carousel post, you first need its URL. Here's how to get it:
On the Instagram App (Mobile)
1Open the post you want to download
Navigate to the carousel post on someone's profile or in your feed.
2Tap the three-dot menu
Tap the ⋮ icon at the top-right corner of the post.
3Tap "Copy Link"
Select "Copy Link." The post URL will look like: https://www.instagram.com/p/ABC123/
On a Computer (Browser)
Open Instagram in your browser, navigate to the post, and copy the URL from your browser's address bar. The URL always contains /p/ followed by a short code.
Downloading All Carousel Photos with GrabInstaPro
1Go to the Post Downloader
Open grabinstapro.com/posts.html in your browser.
2Paste the post URL
Paste the link into the input field. Select "Carousel (All)" from the post type options to download all images at once.
3Download individual photos or all at once
After the post is processed, you'll see download buttons for each individual image. You can also use "Download All" to get every photo in the carousel at once. Each image downloads in its original, full resolution.
Full Resolution: Instagram stores carousel photos in a higher resolution than what is shown in the app. GrabInstaPro downloads the highest available version from Instagram's servers — often higher quality than what you see when viewing the post.
Downloading a Single Photo from a Carousel
You don't have to download all images. If you only want one specific photo from a carousel, paste the post URL and then use the individual download button for the image you want. This gives you just that one photo without needing to download the others.
Downloading Video Slides from a Carousel
Carousel posts can contain a mix of photos and videos. GrabInstaPro handles mixed-media carousels — video slides are downloaded as MP4 files, and photo slides as JPG files. When you tap "Download All," you'll receive each file in its correct format.
What Quality Are the Downloads?
GrabInstaPro always fetches the original file from Instagram's CDN — the same file stored on Instagram's servers. For photos, this is typically the highest resolution the creator uploaded, often 1080 × 1350 pixels or 1080 × 1080 pixels. Video slides download in their original upload quality.
Can I Download Posts from Private Accounts?
No. GrabInstaPro only works with public Instagram accounts. Posts from private accounts are not accessible without following that account, and our tool respects that restriction.
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Open Post DownloaderFrequently Asked Questions
How many images can a carousel post have?
Instagram allows up to 10 slides per carousel post. GrabInstaPro can download all 10 slides in a single operation.
Is there a file size limit?
There's no file size limit on our end. Larger posts may take a few extra seconds to process, but there's no cap on what you can download.
What if the post contains both photos and videos?
GrabInstaPro handles mixed-media carousels. Each slide is identified as either a photo (JPG) or video (MP4) and downloaded in the appropriate format.
Will the photos have watermarks?
No. We deliver the original files as stored on Instagram's servers. No branding, watermarks, or text overlays are added by GrabInstaPro.
Does this work for regular single-photo posts too?
Yes. Whether the post has one image or ten, the same URL and process works. For single-photo posts, you'll get one download button for the full-resolution image.
Conclusion
Downloading Instagram carousel posts is straightforward with GrabInstaPro. The biggest advantage is being able to get all images in a post at once without having to screenshot each slide individually. Whether it's a recipe, a travel album, or a product guide, you can save the entire post to your device in original quality in under 30 seconds.