How to save an Instagram profile picture | iOS, Android, PC, or Mac

There is no way to see the full photo added as a profile picture on Instagram. Developers of this social network didn't adjust the feature to expand the profile image. So then what to do if you need the original photo, but you can't find it anywhere. The ability to download it through the browser code doesn't work at the time of writing this article. And if you are looking for an app to save and view the original profile photos on Instagram, then as a rule they are not durable, stuffed with a bulk of ads, or take up phone memory. Therefore, there is only one solution to solve this problem — use a third-party service.

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How to download Instagram profile picture in its original quality

Since Instagram doesn't allow us to download profile pictures from accounts directly, we will use Instagram Downloads. The minimalistic and user-friendly interface of this tool makes it easy to figure out how to use it. Each action is accompanied by hints so that you don't miss anything for sure. You can use it to save photos, videos, Stories, Highlights, and even IGTV or Reels.

The service is absolutely free and has no ads.

In the Instagram Downloader, you can save a profile picture in its original quality. Just add a username, shortcode, profile link, or link to a post. Then you get the button you need to tap to download the photo or video.

By the way, if you forget the username of someone's Instagram profile and can't find it, read our article to cope with this problem.

Please note: You can download profile pictures even from private Instagram profiles.

Instagram Downloads for PC or Mac

Here is a short guide on how to save profile pictures in Instagram Downloads on a computer.

01. Open an Instagram web browser version. Move to the profile from where you want to download a profile picture. Click on the link in the address bar and press Ctrl + C or remember the username.

02. Open Instagram Downloader. Press Ctrl+V to paste the link or type the username in the search bar.

03. Click Search

04. Hit Download photo above the profile image

05. The download will start automatically. To find out where the saved Instagram photo is, click on the up arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen next to Download.

06. Click Show in folder.

Done! We've saved the profile image from Instagram. The width and height are 1080 pixels.

How to save an Instagram profile picture | iOS, Android, PC, or Mac