instaloader

Download a profile's posts

$ instaloader [profile_name]

$ instaloader --highlights [profile_name]

$ instaloader -q -G [profile_name]

$ instaloader -l [username] -p [password] [profile_name]

$ instaloader -F [profile_name]

$ instaloader -l [username] -p [password] -s --igtv [profile_name]

instaloader [options] target

instaloader downloads pictures, videos, captions, and metadata from Instagram profiles. It can archive complete profiles including posts, stories, IGTV, and highlights.
For best quality media and access to private profiles or stories, login credentials are required. Downloaded content includes metadata like captions, comments, and geolocation when available.

-l, --login USER

Login username for authentication

Login password

Download stories (requires login)

Download IGTV videos

Download story highlights

Download geotag information

Stop when reaching already-downloaded content

Suppress user interaction prompts

Custom HTTP user agent string

Instagram may rate-limit or block accounts making many requests. Login credentials are required for stories, private profiles, and full-quality downloads. Instagram's terms of service may restrict automated downloading.

instaloader was created as a Python tool for archiving Instagram content. It provides a legal means to download your own content or public profiles for personal use.

youtube-dl(1), gallery-dl(1)