Downloads Instagram™ direct messages
DM Saver for Instagram™ Extension
Not tested on big chats.
This is a paid extension, you will need to buy a license key to use it.
The payment is proceeded through the Gumroad platform, you can read about the safety of buying here https://customers.gumroad.com/article/189-safe-gumroad-buying
Version changes:
v.3.1.0.0 - change payment system from Gumroad to Payhip
v.3.0.0.8 - fixed a bug with disappearing messages
v.3.0.0.7 - fixed a bug with duplicating messages
v.3.0.0.6 - fixed a bug of the latest update
v.3.0.0.5 - fixed a bug with displaying \"reply-to\" messages
v.3.0.0.4 - fixed a bug displaying reactions
v.3.0.0.3 - fixed a bug with the new domain
v.3.0.0.2 - moved from chatsaver.org to chatsavers.org
v.3.0.0.0 - moved to manifest 3
v.2.0.1.2 - added a \"selectable\" style to messages
v.2.0.1.1 - added a css style to better display huge images
v.2.0.1.0 - fixed a bug with displaying media when saving as HTML (due to the latest Instagram CORS changes they were not displayed properly)
v.2.0.0.6 - fixed a small bug with media for voice messages being undefined.
v.2.0.0.5 - added the 'random timeout' option, to download big chats without the user being locked out from their account
v.2.0.0.4 - a fix with downloading group chats which users left. (downloadChat function in dm.js, oldest_cursor is undefined in such chats, have to use prev_cursor)
v.2.0.0.3 - a small fix with downloading the last message in a chat (downloadChat function in dm.js)
v.2.0.0.2 - removed GUMROAD from the title of the description, changed the type of the extension to \"using another payment system\"
v.2.0.0.1 - changed the payment system to Gumroad, more information here https://customers.gumroad.com/article/189-safe-gumroad-buying
v.1.2.1.1 - fixed the multiple event bindings to buttons, that caused duplication of chats in the inbox display
v.1.2.1.0 - changed the way of loading all chats to manual; added downloading 'disappearing' media
v.1.2.0.0 - fixed downloading voice messages by adding https://*.cdninstagram.com/ to permissions in the manifest; when downloading as ZIP, made shared media/stories/user profile pictures included in the archive
v.1.1.0.9 - CUR_CHAT_URL changed according to the new Instagram API
v.1.1.0.8 - Instagram has changed its API inbox URL, therefore the extension stopped working properly. Changed ALL_CHATS_URL to the new one.
v.1.1.0.7 - Fixed a bug with the extension hanging when a story is gone and reel_share.media.image_versions2 is undefined
v.1.1.0.6 - Fixed a bug with not displaying replies to stories in the 'form_outer_msg' and 'form_inner_msg' functions
v.1.1.0.5 - Fixed a bug with the missing last_msg (in the fill_inbox_html function)
v.1.1.0.4 - Fixed a bug with not all threads being loaded from the inbox (only the first 20 were loaded). Function 'fetch_inbox_messages'
v.1.1.0.3 - Fixed a bug with undefined 'carousel_media' in the 'form_outer_msg' and 'form_inner_msg' functions
v 1.1.0.2 - The previous bug was not fixed properly, had to fix it again
v 1.1.0.1 - Fixed a bug with undefined 'user' in the 'form_outer_msg' and 'form_inner_msg' functions
v 1.1.0.0 - Added possibility to download chats as ZIP archives. ZIP archives will include image and video files. Please mind that due to CORS restrictions voice messages cannot be downloaded, so these files won't play.
v 1.0.0.8 - Fixed a bug with missing 'profile_pic_url' in the fill_inbox_html function
v 1.0.0.7 - Fixed a bug in downloading shared media, added cases 'shared media' and 'link' to the form_inner_msg function
v 1.0.0.6 - Fixed downloading shared media files
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install DM Saver for Instagram™ extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install DM Saver for Instagram™ extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install DM Saver for Instagram™ extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install DM Saver for Instagram™ extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download DM Saver for Instagram™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a DM Saver for Instagram™ extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the DM Saver for Instagram™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the DM Saver for Instagram™ extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the DM Saver for Instagram™ extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for DM Saver for Instagram™ extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the DM Saver for Instagram™ extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download DM Saver for Instagram™ extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install DM Saver for Instagram™ extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the DM Saver for Instagram™ extension file
Select and download the DM Saver for Instagram™ extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the DM Saver for Instagram™ extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your DM Saver for Instagram™ extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the DM Saver for Instagram™ extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install DM Saver for Instagram™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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