instaloader Command Examples

Download pictures, videos, captions, and other metadata from Instagram. Note: You will need to provide Instagram login information if you want high-quality media downloads. More information: https://instaloader.github.io.

• Download a profile:

instaloader {{profile_name}}

• Download highlights:

instaloader --highlights {{profile_name}}

• Download posts with geotags (if available), suppressing any user interaction:

instaloader --quiet --geotags {{profile_name}}

• Specify a user agent for HTTP requests:

instaloader --user-agent {{user_agent}} {{profile_name}}

• Specify login info and download posts (useful for private profiles):

instaloader --login {{username}} --password {{password}} {{profile_name}}

• Skip a target if the first downloaded file has been found (useful for updating Instagram archives):

instaloader --fast-update {{profile_name}}

• Download stories and IGTV videos (login required):

instaloader --login {{username}} --password {{password}} --stories --igtv {{profile_name}}

• Download all types of posts (login required):

instaloader --login {{username}} --password {{password}} --stories --igtv --highlights {{profile_name}}