How to Download Instagram Carousels
An Instagram carousel is a single post that contains several photos or videos you can swipe through. Because it is one post with one link, some downloaders only grab the first image. This guide explains how to save all the items in a public carousel correctly.
What a carousel link looks like
Every carousel is a post with a normal Instagram link. There is no special URL format that tells you it is a carousel — you only notice when you open the post and see multiple slides or a small grid icon in the corner.
Download every item, not just the first
Paste the carousel link into the Instagram Carousel Downloader. Because the post can contain several photos and mixed media, the downloader lists each item individually. Preview the set, then download the photos or videos you actually want — you do not have to save everything at once.
- Copy the link to the carousel post.
- Paste it into the carousel downloader.
- Review the list of items returned.
- Download the individual photos or videos you need.
Mixed media: photos and videos together
Many carousels combine photos and videos in one post. The downloader returns each item with its own type, so a video slide stays a video and a photo slide stays a photo. This keeps the saved files accurate to the original post.
Common questions about carousel limits
Instagram allows up to 20 items in a single carousel. SaveThisIG caps the number of media items returned for any post to stay within safe provider limits, and each item is downloaded separately through a short-lived, signed link.
Respecting the creator
A carousel often represents a creator's careful curation. Downloading for personal keeping is fine, but reposting a carousel or its individual items usually needs the creator's permission.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download only some slides of a carousel?
Yes. The downloader returns each item separately, so you can preview the full set and download only the slides you want.
Are carousel videos also downloadable?
Video slides inside a public carousel are returned as videos, and photo slides as photos. Each item keeps its own format.
