You can get the shortcut, created by RoutineHub user gluebyte, using the direct link below. If you've never installed somebody else's shortcut before, also make sure that the 'Allow Untrusted Shortcuts' switch is enabled in Settings –> Shortcuts.

It's preinstalled on your iPhone, but if you deleted it, you can re-install it from the App Store. This shortcut may work on iOS 13, but you might run into issues. Most new shortcuts made in the last few months are optimized for iOS 14, which means they'll run best on Apple's latest mobile operating system. Then there's ' Instasave,' which is actually a solid option, but these days, we're digging 'Instagram Download.' Prerequisites We've previously covered ' SMD,' but that excluded stories and video ads, not to mention it's outdated.

There are third-party apps that can get the job done, but most of those will make you log in to your Instagram account to download anything. Don't Miss: 8 Shortcuts to Improve Your Instagram Experience on Your iPhone.Plus, those methods don't work on other users' photos and videos. When it comes to your own images and media, there are Instagram-approved ways to save photos and videos to your smartphone, which include requesting a backup of your data, saving archived stories, etc.

While Instagram doesn't offer an official way to download others' posted content, dozens of shortcuts are available for iPhone that can do just that. You don't need to take screenshots or make screen recordings to save photos and videos from other users on Instagram.

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