Downloading pictures from Flikr it’s a simple task, but if you’re using it for the first time, it might be a little difficult for you to figure out where and how to download these photos to your computer. But you have nothing to worry about, because we will support you.

How to download photos from Flickr

There are now two ways to download images from Flickr, each of which we will discuss right here. Before we get started, you need to make sure you have a Flickr account because one is required if you want to take advantage of all the tips outlined here.

1. Using the Flickr Upload Button on an Image
2. Download from third party photo stream
3. Use the Image Upload Extension for Chrome
4. Use the Flickr Size Picker (Firefox).

1]Using the Flickr upload button on an image

First, we’re going to discuss how to upload photos from your Flickr photo stream. You will need an account for this, otherwise it won’t work.

• So, visit the official Flickr site.
• From there, click the “Login” button.
• Add your credentials and sign in to your account.

Once you’ve logged in, it’s time to download some photos to your computer. You can upload any amount you want.

• Upload content from your photo stream
• As for the download, you must click on the “You” tab.
• Select Photo Stream from the context menu.
• You can then click Camera Roll and select one or more photos to upload.
• Alternatively, you can click “Albums” and then click the download button on an album to download it.

Keep in mind that if you download the album, you will receive all the photos in a ZIP file. The same thing happens if you choose to upload multiple photos from your Camera Roll instead of just one.

2]Download from third party photo stream

In some cases, you may want to download cool photos from another person’s photo stream, there are ways to do this.

• Click on the “Explore” tab right now.
• Open the Flickr image you want to download to your computer.
• Look at the bottom right corner of the image for the download icon.
• Press here.
• Select a size from the context menu.
• Or click “View All Sizes”.

3]Use Image Uploader Extension for Chrome

For those who want to make things much easier than before, we suggest using Chrome Extension known as image uploader. It is available for all Chromium web browsers that have access to the Chrome Web Store.

Once you’ve downloaded the extension to your browser, all you need to do is visit Flickr, go to the photo page, and from there click on the extension’s icon. Finally, you can select the download icon to download the image.

Alternatively, go to the View All Images section and click the Image Uploader icon again. You will have the option to upload the same photo in a higher resolution if available.

4]Use Flickr Size Picker (Firefox)

Firefox users can download extension known as the Flickr Size Pickr. With this cool extension, the user can choose which photo they want to upload and then select the correct size before completing the task.

Based on our testing, we can confidently say that it works quite well, and we have improved the speed and efficiency of downloading images from Flickr.

read: The Best Stock Photography Sites to Download Images

Can I use photos from Flickr for free?

It all depends on the owner. Some people allow users to upload their images and use them for whatever reason, while others aren’t too interested. Thus, you should be careful with the photos you upload from Flickr if you plan to use them for non-personal purposes.

How to download an entire Flickr album?

So, you may be considering downloading all of your Flickr data. For this you need to go to Settings > Your Flickr Data > Request Flickr Data. After the system collects your files, they will be available for download via a ZIP archive.