How to download Instagram posts using python.

#python #productivity #tutorial #beginners

Hello Everyone!

In this post I will show you guys how to download posts from instagram using Command prompt of a machine with python installed

Install the instaloader library. We can do this using the Python Package installer pip.

$ pip install instaloader

[1] To download all pictures and videos of a profile, as well as the profile picture of a public account, do

$ instaloader thepracticaldev

You can also pass a list of profiles by entering the profiles inside [].

[2] To download all pictures and videos of a profile, as well as the profile picture of a private account, do

$ instaloader --login=<your-username> thepracticaldev

You can also pass a list of profiles by entering the profiles inside []. You can only download the pictures and videos from the profiles you follow on instagram.

[3] To download a single post, do

$ instaloader -- -<post’s-shortcode>
$ instaloader -- -CByYyUMAhhY

[4] To download current stories, feed, saved contents and hashtags, do

$ instaloader --login=<your-username> :stories
$ instaloader --login=<your-username> :feed
$ instaloader --login=<your-username> :saved
$ instaloader --login=<your-username> "#hashtag"

Leave your queries in the comment section

Library Creator: https://github.com/instaloader/instaloader

Hands-on debugging session: instrument, monitor, and fix

Join Lazar for a hands-on session where you’ll build it, break it, debug it, and fix it. You’ll set up Sentry, track errors, use Session Replay and Tracing, and leverage some good ol’ AI to find and fix issues fast.

RSVP here →