Instagram allows users to save posts, photos, videos, and other content that they want to view again later. This saved content is stored in the “Saved” section of your profile.
Finding your saved content on Instagram is easy, but the steps depend on whether you are using the mobile app or the desktop site. This guide will walk through the process for both platforms.
Finding Saved Posts on the Instagram Mobile App
The Instagram mobile app makes it simple to access your saved content. Just follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram app on your mobile device.
- Go to your profile by tapping the person icon in the bottom right.
- At the top of your profile, tap the bookmark icon to access your Saved posts and collections.
This will open up your Saved content, which has two main sections:
- Posts – Any individual posts you have saved will appear here. You can scroll through to view them.
- Collections – Any collections you have created to organize saved posts will be listed here. Tap on a collection to view the posts within it.
So if you want to find a post you previously saved, check the Posts section. And if you saved it within a collection, tap into that collection to find it.
Finding Saved Posts on the Instagram Website
If you prefer using Instagram on your desktop or laptop, finding your saved posts is just as easy:
- Go to instagram.com and log into your account.
- Click on your profile icon in the top right corner.
- In the top menu, click the bookmark icon to access your Saved posts and collections.
This will bring you to the same Saved content screen as on mobile, just in web format. You’ll see your saved Posts and Collections here.
Creating and Managing Collections
As mentioned above, collections are a handy way to organize your saved content on Instagram. Here’s how to work with collections:
Creating a New Collection
- Go to your Saved posts in the app or on the website.
- At the top, tap or click the “+” icon to make a new collection.
- Give your collection a name and optional description.
- Tap or click Create.
Adding Posts to a Collection
- When viewing a post you want to save, tap or click the bookmark icon.
- Select the collection you want to add it to.
- The post will now be saved into that collection for easy access later.
Managing and Editing Collections
Tap or click the 3 dots next to a collection for these options:
- Rename the collection
- Update the description
- Change the privacy setting
- Delete the collection
- Add or remove posts
Organizing your saved Instagram content into customized collections makes it simple to find exactly what you’re looking for later on.
Saving Posts, Photos, and Videos
Instagram allows you to save these key types of content:
Posts
Any Instagram post from your feed can be saved – just look for the bookmark icon on photos, videos, and carousel posts.
Photos and Videos
You can save others’ photos and videos to your own saved content by tapping the bookmark icon.
IGTV Videos
Longer IGTV videos can also be bookmarked for later viewing in your saved section.
Stories
If you see a Story you want to save, take a screenshot of it before it expires. You can find and view that screenshot in your phone’s photos and add it to an Instagram collection after.
Live Videos
You can even bookmark live videos while they are happening to rewatch later on. The video will be saved to your content once the broadcast ends.
Profiles
Tap the 3 dots on a profile’s page to save it to easily check back with their content updates. Saved profiles are private and only visible to you.
Number of Posts You Can Save
There is no limit on how many individual posts, photos, videos, etc that you can save on Instagram. You can bookmark as much content as you’d like.
However, there are some limits when it comes to collections:
- You can create up to 100 collections.
- Each collection can contain a maximum of 200 posts.
So while your total saved content pool is unlimited, be mindful of these collection caps if you make a lot of them.
Finding and Using Saved Content on Instagram
Now that you know how to find your bookmarked Instagram content, here are some ways to use and engage with it:
Revisit Favorites
Obviously, the main purpose of saving posts you like is to easily find and view them again later. Whenever you want a scroll through your favorite food pics, travel videos, cute animals, etc – go to your saved content!
Get Inspired
Use your saved collections like vision boards – bookmark posts that represent styles, ideas, or aesthetics you want to recreate for fashion, home decor, photography, and more.
Plan Trips
Researching a vacation? Save posts from locations you want to visit, stores you hope to shop at, and restaurants you’d like to try to start mapping out your itinerary.
Remember Restaurants
See an enticing food pic from a local eatery? Save the post so you have a reminder to try it next time you’re looking for somewhere new to eat.
Shop Online
Spotted a cute outfit or accessory you want to buy? Save the post and you’ll easily be able to find the brand or retailer again later when you’re ready to make the purchase.
Gift Ideas
If you see your friend share a post that would make the perfect gift – like a gadget they want or their favorite beauty product – bookmark it to rediscover when you need a present.
Pro tip: Download Your Saved Instagram Data
Want to backup and export all your saved Instagram content? You can request to download a copy through Instagram’s data download tool.
Here’s how:
- Go to your Instagram Profile > Settings > Security > Download Data.
- Select what types of data you want to download – make sure Saved is selected.
- Enter your email and submit the request.
- Instagram will email you a link to download your data once it’s ready.
This lets you archive your saved content for offline access in case you ever deactivate your Instagram account.
Summary of Finding Saved Content on Instagram
Here are the key points for accessing and managing your bookmarked posts:
- Go to your profile and tap the bookmark icon to find Posts and Collections.
- Use collections to organize your saved content.
- You can save posts, photos, videos, Stories, profiles and more.
- Viewing, revisiting and planning with your bookmarked content is easy.
- You can request to download all your saved Instagram data.
Saving the content you love on Instagram ensures you’ll always have quick access to the things that inspire you most. Follow the steps in this guide and you’ll be a pro at finding your saved posts in no time!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about saved content on Instagram:
How long does Instagram save my bookmarked posts?
Instagram will save your bookmarked posts indefinitely, or until you unsave them. There is no time limit on how long they are stored in your saved content.
Can I reorder my saved posts and collections?
Unfortunately there is currently no way to manually reorder or sort your saved Instagram content. They appear chronologically in the order they were bookmarked.
Is my saved content private?
Yes, only you can see the posts and collections you have saved in your Instagram profile. Nothing you bookmark is publicly visible to other users or followers.
What happens if a post I saved gets deleted?
If the original poster deletes a post that you have saved, it will also disappear from your bookmarked content. Always save a screenshot if you want to permanently keep a post that could get deleted.
Can I save posts without liking them?
Yes! Saving and liking are two separate actions. You can bookmark any post without having to like it first. Your saved collection will only be visible to you.
Conclusion
Instagram’s saved posts feature is a handy way to bookmark content you want to revisit. Whether you’re saving for inspiration, planning, shopping, or simple enjoyment – organizing all these posts in your profile makes them easy to find and view again later. Master your Instagram saving and collections with the steps outlined in this guide.
Table Summary of Saving Methods by Content Type
| Content Type | How to Save |
|---|---|
| Post | Tap the bookmark icon on feed posts |
| Photo | Tap the bookmark icon |
| Video | Tap the bookmark icon |
| IGTV | Tap the bookmark icon on longer videos |
| Story | Screenshot before it expires, then save screenshot |
| Live Video | Bookmark while live, will save when broadcast ends |
| Profile | Tap 3 dots and select Save |
