3 Easy Ways to Save & View Instagram Profile Pictures

Have you ever wanted to view an Instagram DP without having to follow the person? Or maybe you’ve seen a great profile picture on Instagram and you want to save it to your phone. Whatever the reason, there are a few different ways to view Instagram DP without following the person. Our first method is easy to follow and will teach you how to discover hidden features on the platform.

The first method is to use a third-party website or app. There are a number of websites and apps that allow you to view Instagram DP without following the person. Simply enter the person’s username into the website or app and you’ll be able to see their profile picture. Some of the most popular websites and apps for viewing Instagram DP without following the person include InstaDP, DPViewer, and ProfilePictureViewer.

The second method allows you to adjust settings on the Instagram app. You will be able to use Instagram features in ways you may have never thought possible. Additionally, this method provides more control and privacy.

Accessing Instagram User’s Profile

To view the profile picture of an Instagram user, you must first navigate to their profile page. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do this:

1. Open the Instagram App or Website

Launch the Instagram app on your mobile device or visit the Instagram website on your computer. If you’re accessing Instagram through the app, make sure you’re logged into your account. If you’re using the website, you can browse profiles without logging in.

On the Instagram app, tap the search icon at the bottom of the screen. On the website, hover over the search bar located at the top of the page.

In the search bar, type the username of the user whose profile picture you want to view. As you type, matching usernames will appear in a drop-down list. Select the correct username from the list.

Once you select the user’s profile, you’ll be taken to their profile page. This page displays their profile picture, username, bio, number of posts, followers, and following.

2. View Profile Picture

The user’s profile picture is typically displayed as a circular image at the top of their profile page. If the user has set a profile picture, it will be visible within this circular frame. To view the profile picture in full size, simply click or tap on it.

If the user has not set a profile picture, a default gray circle with the user’s initials will be displayed instead.

3. Save Profile Picture

If you want to save the user’s profile picture to your device, you can follow these steps:

Viewing Profile Picture Clearly

Viewing someone’s profile picture in high resolution can be a challenge on Instagram, especially if you’re not following them. However, there are a few ways to get around this limitation.

Method 1: Using a Third-Party App

There are several third-party apps that allow you to view Instagram profile pictures in full resolution. Some of the most popular apps include:

• Profile Picture Viewer for Instagram
• Full Insta DP
• Instadp

Once you have installed one of these apps, simply enter the username of the person whose profile picture you want to view. The app will then retrieve the profile picture and display it in full resolution.

Method 2: Using a Browser Extension

There are also several browser extensions that allow you to view Instagram profile pictures in full resolution. Some of the most popular extensions include:

• Instagram Profile Picture Downloader
• Full Insta DP
• Instadp

Once you have installed one of these extensions, simply visit the Instagram profile of the person whose profile picture you want to view. The extension will then automatically download the profile picture and display it in full resolution.

Method 3: Using a Website

There are also several websites that allow you to view Instagram profile pictures in full resolution. Some of the most popular websites include:

• Instadp.com
• Gramhir.com
• Instaprofileviewer.com

To use one of these websites, simply enter the username of the person whose profile picture you want to view. The website will then retrieve the profile picture and display it in full resolution.

Using the Inspect Element Tool

The Inspect Element tool is a built-in feature in most web browsers that allows you to view the underlying HTML code of a webpage. Using this tool, you can view the full-size profile picture by accessing the image URL in the code.

Steps to View Instagram DP Using Inspect Element Tool:

Open the Instagram Profile Page:

Navigate to the Instagram profile whose DP you wish to view. Make sure you are logged in to your account.

Right-Click on the DP:

Right-click on the profile picture you want to view. A context menu will appear.

Select “Inspect Element”:

From the context menu, select the “Inspect Element” option. This will open the browser’s developer tools.

Find the Image URL:

In the developer tools panel, locate the HTML code for the profile picture. Look for the img tag, within which you will find the src attribute. The value of the src attribute is the URL of the full-size profile picture.

Copy and Paste the URL:

Copy the URL from the src attribute and paste it into a new browser tab or an image viewer to view the full-size profile picture.

Caveats:

Note that this method may not work in all cases. Some Instagram profiles may have restrictions on viewing full-size profile pictures.

Downloading the Profile Picture

To download an Instagram profile picture, follow these steps:

1. Open the Instagram App

Launch the Instagram app on your smartphone or tablet.

2. Navigate to the Profile

Tap on the profile icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen to access your profile.

3. Tap on the Profile Picture

Your profile picture will appear at the top of your profile. Tap on it to view the full-size image.

4. Download the Picture

There are two methods to download the profile picture:

1. Option 1: Screenshot

   Take a screenshot of the profile picture. Depending on your device, you can usually do this by simultaneously pressing the volume down and power buttons. The screenshot will be saved to your device’s photo gallery.

2. Option 2: Third-Party App

   There are several third-party apps available that allow you to download Instagram profile pictures in high resolution. Some popular options include InstaSave and Profile Picture Downloader. These apps typically require you to enter the Instagram username or profile URL to retrieve the profile picture.

5. View the Downloaded Picture

Once you have downloaded the profile picture, you can find it in your device’s photo gallery or the app you used to download it.

Utilizing a Profile Picture Viewer

Instagram profile pictures are often small and difficult to view in detail. Fortunately, there are several online tools that allow you to enlarge and download Instagram profile pictures in high quality.

Using a Profile Picture Viewer Website

There are many websites that offer profile picture viewer services. To use these websites, simply enter the username of the Instagram account you want to view the profile picture of and click on the “View Profile Picture” button.

Using a Browser Extension

There are also browser extensions that you can install to view Instagram profile pictures in enlarged size. These extensions typically add a button or icon to your browser toolbar. When you click on the button, the extension will enlarge the profile picture of the Instagram account you are currently viewing.

Using a Mobile App

There are also several mobile apps that allow you to view Instagram profile pictures in enlarged size. These apps typically work by taking a screenshot of the profile picture and then zooming in on the image.

Accessing the Source Code

To view the source code of an Instagram profile, follow these steps:

1. Open the Instagram profile in your web browser.
2. Right-click anywhere on the page and select “Inspect” from the context menu.
3. In the developer tools panel, select the “Network” tab.
4. Reload the page by clicking the “Refresh” button in the browser toolbar.
5. Locate the “Media” request in the Network tab.
6. Select the “Headers” tab within the Media request to view the source code.

6. Viewing the Profile Picture

Within the source code, locate the following line:

Image-Url: https://scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-19/s150x150/96330174\_367833598874994\_1955887252934054400\_n.jpg?\_nc\_ht=scontent-lax3-2.cdninstagram.com&\_nc\_cat=101&\_nc\_ohc=wW2Xmw-90coAX-3uN0l&oh=7d270967a0934893c7a7b37633939332&oe=5E9EB02B

This line contains the URL of the profile picture. Copy and paste this URL into a new browser tab to view the profile picture.

Inspecting the Profile Image URL

If you are unable to view the DP of an Instagram profile using the previous methods, you can try inspecting the profile image URL. Follow these steps:

1. Open the Instagram profile whose DP you want to view.

2. Right-click on the profile picture and select “Inspect” or “Inspect Element” from the context menu.

3. In the “Elements” tab of the developer tools, locate the HTML code for the profile picture.

4. Look for the “src” attribute within the HTML code. This attribute contains the URL of the profile picture.

5. Copy the URL from the “src” attribute.

6. Paste the URL into a new tab in your browser to view the profile picture.

Here is an example of the HTML code for the profile picture:

Element	Value
In this example, the URL of the profile picture is “https://example.com/profile_picture.jpg”. You can paste this URL into a new tab in your browser to view the picture.Saving the Image Locally———-Once you have found the Instagram DP you want to save, you can do so by following these steps:	Step
Step	Action
1	Open the Instagram DP in a new tab or window.
2	Right-click on the image and select “Save Image As…”
3	Choose a location on your computer to save the image.
4	Click “Save.”