The TwitterSaves Threads photo downloader saves images from public Threads posts — including every picture in a carousel — as full-quality JPG files. Paste the post link, press Download and save each photo with one tap. No Instagram account is required.
On Threads, a lot of the best posts are visual: photo dumps, travel sets, outfit grids, recipe cards, slides from talks, comic strips and product shots. But unlike a normal website, the Threads app doesn’t let you long-press a photo and save it, and screenshots crop the image, add your status bar and lower the resolution. A Threads image downloader gets you the actual photo file instead.
How to save photos from Threads
- Copy the Threads post linkTap the Share icon under the post in the Threads app and choose Copy link. On threads.com, open the post and copy the address.
- Paste the link herePaste it into the TwitterSaves box above. Both threads.com and threads.net links work.
- Press DownloadWe read the public post and list every photo it contains — one image or a full carousel.
- Save the photosTap Download under each picture. JPG files are saved to your Downloads folder, Files app or gallery.
Why use a Threads image downloader instead of screenshots?
| Screenshot | TwitterSaves | |
|---|---|---|
| Image size | Limited to your screen, then cropped | Full size served by Threads |
| Extra clutter | Status bar, buttons, captions | Just the photo |
| Carousel posts | One screenshot per swipe | All photos listed at once |
| Aspect ratio | Often trimmed | Exactly as uploaded |
| Time per post | Several taps per image, plus cropping | Paste → Download |
What our Threads photo saver does
Full carousels
A post with many photos is shown as a list, in order, so you can save the whole set in a minute.
Original aspect ratio
Square, portrait and landscape photos keep their real shape — nothing is cropped.
No re-compression
The JPG is passed through unchanged from Meta’s image servers.
Mixed posts
When photos and videos share a carousel, all items are listed and labelled.
Private and safe
No login, no browser extension and no record of what you download.
Works with X too
Paste an X (Twitter) link in the same box and it works the same way.
How big are Threads photos?
Threads is built on Instagram’s technology, so it handles images the same way. When a photo is uploaded, Meta resizes it so the longest side fits its standard size — typically up to 1440 pixels wide — and compresses it to JPG. Very large camera photos are scaled down; small images stay at their original size. TwitterSaves always picks the biggest version Threads makes available, which is the closest you can get to the uploader’s file.
If you need a higher resolution for printing, the only real option is to ask the creator for the original. No downloader can recover detail that Threads didn’t keep.
Download Threads photos on any device
iPhone and iPad
Copy the post link in Threads, open TwitterSaves in Safari, tap Paste and Download. Each image downloads to Files → Downloads. To get it into Photos, open the image, tap Share and choose Save Image.
Android
Copy the link, open this page in Chrome or Samsung Internet, paste and tap Download. Photos appear in your Gallery and Google Photos under the Downloads album.
Windows, Mac and Chromebook
Open the post on threads.com, copy the address bar and paste it here. Images go to your Downloads folder, ready for Photoshop, Canva, Lightroom or a simple photo viewer.
Popular ways people use downloaded Threads photos
- Saving your own photo dumps after you’ve deleted the originals from your camera roll.
- Collecting recipes, guides and slide carousels to read offline.
- Building mood boards for fashion, interiors, branding or travel planning.
- Archiving announcements and screenshots shared by brands or public figures, in case the post changes later.
- Keeping memories that friends shared publicly from trips and events.
Saving a whole Threads carousel quickly
Carousel posts are where a Threads photo downloader saves the most time. Instead of swiping and screenshotting each slide, you get a numbered list of every photo in the post in the order the creator arranged them. A few tips:
- Download in order. Tap the buttons from top to bottom; the file names include the time, so your gallery keeps them in sequence.
- Skip what you don’t need. Every image has its own button, so you can grab only the slide with the recipe or the chart you care about.
- Mixed carousels are fine. If one slide is a video, it’s labelled as a video and saves as MP4, while the photos save as JPG.
- On a computer, use a folder. Set your browser to ask where to save files, then put a full carousel in one folder for easy sharing.
Threads photos vs. Instagram photos
Because you sign up for Threads with an Instagram account, many people assume the photos are the same. Often they’re not: creators frequently post different shots, behind-the-scenes images or text-heavy slides on Threads that never appear on their Instagram grid. Images on Threads are stored on the same Meta content servers as Instagram (cdninstagram.com and fbcdn.net) and use the same sizing rules, so the quality you get is comparable. TwitterSaves reads the Threads post directly, so you get exactly what was shared there.
Troubleshooting
- “No downloadable media found.” The profile may be private, the post deleted, or the image may be a link preview. Check that the post opens on threads.com in a private window without logging in.
- Only a video shows up. The post contains a video rather than photos. You can save it right here, or use our Threads video downloader.
- Photo opens instead of saving. Long-press or right-click the Download button and choose “Download linked file” or “Save link as.”
- The link stopped working. For security, download links expire after an hour. Paste the post link again for fresh ones.
Is this Threads downloader safe?
Yes. TwitterSaves runs entirely in your browser, so there is no app, browser extension or shortcut to install, and nothing gets access to your phone’s files or your social accounts. We never ask for an Instagram or Threads password, we don’t show fake download buttons, and the photos come straight from Meta’s own image servers. Download links are signed and expire after an hour, which stops them from being misused by other sites.
Respect copyright and privacy
Photos on Threads often show real people and their personal lives. Please save images respectfully: keep them for personal use, don’t repost other people’s photos without permission, and always credit the creator if you share with consent. Brands and photographers who need content removed from anywhere on our site can use the DMCA page. TwitterSaves is an independent service and is not affiliated with Meta, Instagram or Threads.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download photos from Threads?
Open the post in Threads, tap Share → Copy link, paste the link into TwitterSaves and press Download. Each image in the post appears with a Download button.
Can I download all the photos in a Threads carousel?
Yes. Every image in a multi-photo post is listed in order. Tap Download on each one to save the whole set.
Are the photos saved in full quality?
Yes. We save the largest version Threads serves — usually around 1440 pixels wide, the same size Meta uses on Instagram — without any re-compression.
Is the Threads photo downloader free?
Yes. It’s free, needs no account and adds no watermark.
Do I need to log in to Instagram?
No. We never ask for your Instagram or Threads login. Any public post that opens on threads.com without signing in can be downloaded.
Can I save photos on iPhone?
Yes. Use Safari: paste the link, tap Download, then open Files → Downloads, tap the image, tap Share and choose Save Image to add it to Photos.
What file format are Threads photos?
Threads photos are saved as JPG, which opens on every phone, computer and editing app.
Can I download a Threads profile picture?
This tool saves images inside posts. Profile pictures aren’t part of a post, so they aren’t listed.
Why can’t I download photos from some posts?
The account may be private, the post may have been deleted, or the “photo” may actually be a link preview from another website. Only images uploaded to a public Threads post can be saved.
Can I repost photos I download from Threads?
Only with the owner’s permission. Saving a copy for yourself is generally fine, but republishing someone else’s photo without consent and credit can break copyright law and Threads’ rules.