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MarketingAlternative to Sprout SocialAlternative to HootsuiteAlternative to SocialBlade

Instaloader

Download pictures, videos, captions, and metadata from Instagram public and private profiles.

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LicenseMIT
GitHub stars8.5k
Last commit6 days ago
Tags5 topics
Social Media BackupInstagram Metadata ScraperInstaloader CliMarketingInstagram Media Downloader
Overview

Why consider Instaloader?

Instaloader is an open-source Instagram media and metadata download tool written in Python by Alexander Graf. Instaloader downloads public and private profile posts, IGTV videos, stories, reels, comments, and geolocations with automated rate limiting and session cookies.

Guided learning

Learn Instaloader by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Instaloader

Instaloader backs up Instagram media assets, post captions, and engagement metrics for marketing audits.

Quickstart

bash
1pip install instaloader
2instaloader profile brandname

Instaloader is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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Instaloader FAQs

Instaloader is listed as a Marketing tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Instaloader is listed under the MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Instaloader is listed as an alternative to Sprout Social. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.