The ability to capture an image of content displayed on the Instagram platform has become a common practice among its users. This functionality allows individuals to save or share content they find appealing or relevant. For example, a user might capture an image of a visually striking photograph or an informative graphic shared by another user.
This practice offers benefits such as personal record-keeping of interesting content and the potential for sharing content outside the Instagram platform. It also allows users to refer back to content later, even if the original post is removed or the user no longer has access to the original poster’s account. The ability to save content in this way predates features designed for permanent saving within the app.