The compilation of accounts a user chooses to follow on the Instagram platform, extracted into a separate, portable file. This file typically contains a list of usernames and potentially other publicly available information about the accounts being followed. As an illustration, a user might want to retain a record of all the accounts they follow for personal archival purposes.
Having this external record allows for easier account management, data analysis, and the ability to reconstruct a following list should the need arise. Historically, this functionality has been absent or limited, requiring users to manually record their following information or rely on third-party tools with varying degrees of reliability and security.