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Download Instagram carousel photos and videos
A carousel is one Instagram post with several photos or videos. InstaSnapTik shows available items separately so you can choose exactly what to save.
Copy the post link
Open the carousel in Instagram, choose Share and Copy link, then open our Instagram downloader. You only need one post link for the collection; you do not need to copy a link for every slide.
Preview the collection before saving
Paste the link and select Download. Check the available-file count and numbered previews. A link containing img_index=3 still identifies the carousel, rather than only its third image. Mixed posts can include both photos and videos.
Save the items you want
Use the button beneath each preview. Files are downloaded individually; no ZIP file or quality menu is needed. If the result reports missing items, the collection has not been confirmed complete.
If a slide does not load
Try the current original post link once. Removed media, private posts and source restrictions can prevent retrieval. Repeatedly submitting the same failing link will not restore removed content.
Worked example: a mixed three-item post
To keep just the video, use item 2’s button. To preserve the whole set, save all three individually and keep their item order. A link with ?img_index=2 still identifies this post; it does not mean the other slides should disappear.
Use the count as a check, not a guess
| Source has | Result shows | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 3 items | 3 items, confirmed complete | Check the previews and save the items you want. |
| 3 items | 2 available items or an incomplete warning | One item has not been retrieved. The two files are a partial collection. |
| Unknown count | Files with completeness unconfirmed | Use the source post to compare the count yourself; a lack of warnings is not a substitute for confirmation. |
After saving, check dimensions or duration locally. A photo’s dimensions and a video’s dimensions can differ within the same carousel.
Save only content you own or have permission to download.