How to Download Images from Social Media Sites

Many social media sites are built to keep their content within the app, and they actively prevent users from downloading photos through a simple right-click. Whether you want to save an inspiring post, a friend's photo, or a high-quality profile picture, you'll need a tool to help. This guide shows you how to do it in seconds with the Image Extractor extension.

Step 1: Get the Image Extractor Extension

First things first, add the Image Extractor extension to your Chrome browser. It's the key to unlocking images on many social media sites.

Step 2: Go to a Social Media Page

Open your browser and navigate to the social media post or profile page that has the image you want to save.

Step 3: Open Image Extractor

Click the Image Extractor icon in your browser's toolbar. The extension will scan the page for all downloadable images.

Step 4: Find and Download Your Image

A new tab will open, showing all the images found. This will include the main post image, profile pictures, and other media on the page. Find the image you need—it will often be the largest or highest-resolution one available—and click the download button.