- Go to Settings > Download Your Information in the Meta Accounts Center.
- Choose between All Available Information or Some of Your Information.
- Download it to your device or transfer to Google Drive/Dropbox.
- Select quality and time range, then wait for an email notification.
Instagram maintains years of all posts, stories, and reels without offering a built-in backup system. You can easily download Instagram data whether you need backup copies or want to remove your profile.
How to Download Your Information on Instagram
You can implement these steps from either the Android or iPhone Instagram application or through the web-based version.
- Go to your profile.
- Tap the menu (three horizontal lines).
- Select Settings and open the Meta Accounts Center.
- Go to Your Information and Permissions.
- Select Download Your Information.
- Tap Download or Transfer Information.
- Select your Instagram account.
- Select All Available Information to get everything or Some of Your Information for specific content.
- Choose “Content” under Your Instagram Activity.
- Choose whether to download to your device or transfer to Google Drive or Dropbox.
- Decide on the time range and media quality.
- Tap Create Files or Start Transfer.
- Meta will send you an email with your information file.
- Save the files within four days before they expire.
The purpose of routine Instagram data backups is to protect your important memories from being lost forever. The time to manage your content arises before challenges emerge, so take control.