instaloader instaloader

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Use this command to install instaloader:

winget install --id=instaloader.instaloader -e

Download pictures (or videos) along with their captions and other metadata from Instagram.

Versions

4.14.2

Website

github.com

License

Last Updated

9/22/2025

Instaloader: Comprehensive Instagram Content Downloader

Primary Purpose:
Instaloader is a versatile software tool designed to download pictures, videos, captions, and metadata from Instagram. It enables users to archive or analyze social media content efficiently.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Download Capabilities: Retrieve public and private profiles, hashtags, user stories, feeds, saved media, comments, geotags, and captions.
Private Content Support: Access private accounts by logging in with your Instagram credentials.
Download Resumption: Automatically resumes interrupted downloads to save time.
Profile Name Change Detection: Renames directories if a profile's name changes, ensuring consistency.
Customization Options: Tailor filters and storage locations to suit specific needs.
Efficient Updates: Use the --fast-update or --latest-stamps options to update archives without redundant downloads.

Audience & Benefits:
Ideal for Instagram users, researchers, archivists, and developers needing to extract data programmatically. It provides a robust backup solution, aids in social media trend analysis, preserves content, and integrates seamlessly into workflows.

Installation:
Available via winget, making it easy to install on compatible systems.

Instaloader is your go-to tool for managing Instagram content effectively, offering flexibility and efficiency for diverse user needs.