How to Export Instagram Followers? 2 Free Methods!
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Exporting your Instagram followers unlocks a direct pipeline to prospects who already engage with your brand. By capturing follower data (names, profiles, emails, and firmographics) you can power targeted outreach, nurture warm leads, and skyrocket conversions.
Below, discover what follower export means, real-world use cases, and four proven ways to pull follower list.
What “Export Followers” Means on Instagram?
Exporting Instagram followers means pulling your account’s follower list into a structured file or directly into your CRM.
✅ Username
✅ Public name
✅ Profile link
✅ With enrichment and if available: Email, company, location, etc.
Once you hold that data outside Instagram, you feed it into campaigns, segment audiences, and automate outreach.
Why Exporting Followers Matters
| Scenario | Impact |
|---|---|
| Warm Outreach | Tap followers who know your brand and open DMs faster |
| Event Invitations | Fill webinars or live streams with engaged contacts |
| Content Planning | Spot recurring interests and shape future posts |
| Re-Engagement Push | Rekindle conversations with dormant followers |
2 Best Ways to Export Instagram Followers
Export Instagram Followers with Chrome Extension (folkX)
1. Install folkX Chrome Extension
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Open the Chrome Web Store, search folkX by folk CRM
Click Add to Chrome
Then pin the folkX icon next to your address bar.
2. Log into Instagram
In Chrome, navigate to instagram.com and sign in. Make sure Two-Factor Authentication is enabled (Settings → Security → Two-Factor Authentication).
3. Load Your Full Followers List
Go to your profile → Followers and scroll until every follower you want is visible. folkX captures all visible handles, names, and profile URLs.
4. Push Directly into folk CRM
Click the folkX icon and select Send to folk CRM. Instantly, those Instagram profiles appear in your folk CRM Contacts—no CSV download required.
💡 folk CRM tip: folkX Chrome extension is also available on other social media: LinkedIn, WhatsApp, X, etc. Centralize your contacts in one single platform! 🔥
| Step | Outcome | Pro Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Scroll & Send to CRM | Profiles imported directly into CRM | Fully scroll before clicking “Send to CRM” |
| Bulk Enrich in CRM | Emails if available, roles, and companies appended | Limit enrichments to ~500/day for reliability |
Export Instagram Followers via Instagram Data Download → JSON → CSV
1. Request your Instagram data
On instagram.com, go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Data Download. You can also type "Download...." in the search bar.
Enter your email and password, then click Request Download.
Wait for the ZIP file to arrive by email (usually within 48 hours).
2. Unzip and find your followers file
Download the ZIP and extract it on your computer.
Look inside the accounts folder for a file named either followers.json or connections.json.
3. Convert the JSON to CSV
Go to a trusted online converter (for example, json-csv.com).
Upload your JSON file.
Map the username field to InstagramHandle and, if available, profile_url to ProfileURL.
Download the resulting CSV.
4. Clean your list
Open the CSV in Excel or Google Sheets.
Remove any duplicate rows or obvious bot accounts (handles with long numeric strings).
5. Enrich or import
If you need emails or company data, run this CSV through your enrichment tool of choice, then save the updated file.
Otherwise, your clean CSV is ready to import into any CRM or outreach tool.
Conclusion
Exporting your Instagram followers equips you with a powerful list of engaged prospects. Choose the method that fits your workflow—extension, manual copy-paste, or data download—and focus on keeping your data clean and actionable. With regular exports, enrichment, and personalized outreach, you’ll turn followers into genuine leads.
F.A.Q.: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I export Instagram chat?
No. Instagram doesn’t offer a native way to bulk-export direct messages. You can copy and paste individual conversations or use third-party scraping tools at your own risk.
Can you export a Reel from Instagram?
Officially, no. You can save your own Reels within the app, but exporting someone else’s Reel requires screen-recording or third-party downloaders.
Can you export Instagram Insights?
Yes. You can export basic Insights from a professional account. Go to your profile → Insights → Export Data to download metrics for posts, stories, and followers.
Can I export Instagram followers?
Yes. Using folkX Chrome extension, manual copy-paste, or Instagram’s data download feature, you can pull your follower list into a CSV for further processing.
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