Instagram’s powerful editing tools allow users to enhance their photos creatively. However, saving these edited pictures without posting them can be tricky. Luckily, a few simple methods can help you accomplish this:
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Method 1: Airplane Mode Trick
Follow these steps to save edited photos without posting:
- Edit your photo in Instagram.
- Turn on Airplane Mode before hitting “Share“.
- Tap the three dots next to the “Will auto-post when possible” message.
- Choose “Discard post” and confirm.
- Find your edited photo in your phone’s Instagram folder.
Method 2: Screenshot Shortcut
Take a screenshot of your edited photo before posting. Keep in mind that the quality may be slightly lower, but it’s a quick and easy solution.
Method 3: Instagram Story Hack
Use Instagram’s built-in Story feature to save your edited photos:
- Create a new Story and edit your photo.
- Tap the three dots in the upper right corner and select “Save“.
- Enable “Save Story to Gallery” in your Instagram Settings for automatic saving.
While third-party apps exist for downloading Instagram photos, they only work with posted pictures. By using these clever workarounds, you can save your edited masterpieces without sharing them with the world.