Bulk Downloading of Media Files from Social Platforms
DownAlbum is a powerful browser extension and online tool created by inDream, designed to simplify the task of saving images and videos from various social media websites. Instead of saving each item manually, users can extract multiple media files in one operation, making it a perfect solution for content backups, collections, or archiving purposes.
This web-based tool supports leading platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Ask.fm, Pinterest, and Weibo. It provides flexible options for retrieving photos and videos from different areas within each service. For example, on Facebook, it can download from Albums, Tagged Photos, Groups, Messages, and Search Results. On Instagram, it fetches content from Posts, Videos, and Albums.
Customizable Downloading Process
To start saving content, users navigate to the media page and launch the Page Actions menu. There, they can choose from several downloading modes such as:
- Normal Download
- Download without auto-load
- Load from specific ID (ideal for continuing a failed download)
- Export last album
These options accommodate a variety of use cases, whether downloading a few images or scraping entire albums. Additional features include the ability to load captions, tags, and comments, handle large albums more efficiently, and save files in compressed archives for better storage management.
Renaming and Reordering Media
When saving media files, DownAlbum offers utilities like ReStyle and ChangeName. These tools allow users to:
- Organize files in proper sequence
- Rename items to follow a consistent naming pattern
- Fix issues caused by gallery scripts like fancyBox
The ChangeName function can even reverse the file order when necessary, giving users complete control over the final output.
Saving and Archiving Content
Once all media content is loaded, users can save the page by selecting the browser’s "Save as Web Page, Complete" option. This ensures all images and scripts are preserved. Alternatively, users can save the content as a downloadable archive file for easier transfer or backup.
After downloading, users can unzip the archive to view or reorganize their files. DownAlbum also allows them to reset the session and start fresh for downloading another album or profile. This makes the tool suitable for both one-time and repeat use.
Why Use DownAlbum?
Manually saving media files can be extremely time-consuming, especially when dealing with hundreds of items. DownAlbum streamlines this process and offers:
- Support for multiple popular platforms
- Batch download capability
- Flexible naming and sorting
- Optional export to archive format
- Full-page save with metadata
Whether you're an archivist, content creator, or just someone who wants to keep memories secure, DownAlbum offers a fast and reliable solution for saving social media content efficiently.
