InstaSave

A simple browser extension to add a "Download" button to Instagram posts and stories, allowing you to quickly download the media.

🚀 Setup

1. Clone or Download the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/InstagramPostDownload.git

   Or download and extract the ZIP.

2. Open Chrome Extensions Page

   • Go to chrome://extensions/ in your browser.
   • Enable Developer mode (toggle in the top right).

3. Load Unpacked Extension

   • Click Load unpacked.
   • Select the /InstaSave folder (the root of this project).

4. (Optional) Pin the Extension

   • Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome and pin "InstaSave" for easy access.

📸 Usage

1. Go to Instagram

   • Visit any Instagram post or story in your browser.

2. Find the "Save" Button

   • On posts: A "Save" button will appear on the image or video.
   • On stories: The button will appear at the top of the story media.

3. Download or Open Media

   • Click the "Save" button to open the media in a new tab. You can then right-click and save the image or video.
   • If the button doesn't work immediately, try refreshing the page.
   • Alternatively, you can copy the media link and open it in a separate tab to download.

💡 Notes

• Everything should work fine out of the box.
• If you encounter any issues like downloading the wrong vid or button not appearing, simply refresh the page.
• As mentioned above, you can also copy the media link and paste it into a new tab (as an alternative method) to verify the button is working correctly and download the media directly.

🛠️ Development

• All main logic is in /scripts/content.js.
• You can customize the button style or behavior in that file.

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Enjoy saving your favorite Instagram media! 🎉