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How to download all images from a website

June 18, 2026 · 6 min read

Need to save every picture on a page instead of clicking them one by one? This guide shows the fastest way to download all images from a website, including the ones ordinary tools miss, and how to keep the result organized.

The quick method

With a page scanner the whole job takes under a minute:

1. Install PicGrab for Chrome or Edge and open the page you want to grab.
2. Click the PicGrab icon (or press Alt+Shift+P). It scans the page and shows a grid of every image it found.
3. If the page is an infinite feed, run a deep scan so off-screen images load before you download.
4. Hit Select all, then Download. Everything saves to your chosen folder in one go.

That is the entire workflow. The rest of this article explains why the simpler methods fall short and how to download only the images that are actually worth keeping.

Why right-click and screenshots are not enough

Right-clicking saves one file at a time and only works on plain images. Screenshots capture pixels on screen, not the original files, so you lose resolution and end up cropping by hand. Both approaches also miss anything that is not a simple <img> tag, and on a modern site that is a lot:

• CSS background images set in stylesheets.
• Lazy-loaded images that only appear as you scroll.
• Pictures loaded by JavaScript in carousels and feeds.
• Images inside open shadow roots and same-tab iframes.

A downloader that scans the live, rendered page catches all of these and keeps the original file quality.

Handle infinite feeds with deep scan

Social feeds and galleries load images only as they enter the viewport, so a single scan finds just what is currently on screen. The deep scan in PicGrab steps through the page, scrolling bit by bit so each batch of lazy-loaded images is fetched, and merges new finds into the grid as it goes. When it is done, your scroll position is restored and you can download the full set. You can cancel at any time.

Download only the images you want

Grabbing literally every image usually means a folder full of icons, avatars and tracking pixels. Use filters to keep only what matters:

• Minimum size drops tiny thumbnails and UI graphics in one move.
• File type (JPG, PNG, WEBP, SVG, GIF) narrows to the formats you actually need.
• Shape (square, wide, tall) is handy when you want images for a specific layout.
• URL or alt text search lets you match a keyword in the file path or description.

Sort by largest first to put the high-resolution images at the top, then Select all and download with confidence.

Keep large batches organized

Before a big download, set things up in settings: choose a destination folder, pick a file naming scheme, and turn on per-site grouping so each website gets its own folder automatically. With grouping on, a session across several sites lands neatly sorted instead of piling hundreds of files into Downloads.

A word on rights and etiquette

Downloading is easy, but reusing images may require permission. Many pictures are protected by copyright. Make sure you are allowed to download and use any image, respect the terms of the websites you visit, and avoid bypassing paywalls or access controls.

Common mistakes to avoid

A few habits quietly ruin a bulk download. The first is forgetting the deep scan on a feed, which leaves most of the gallery unfetched and gives you a fraction of what you wanted. The second is skipping the minimum-size filter, so the folder fills with icons, sprites and tracking pixels you then have to delete by hand. The third is leaving per-site grouping off when grabbing from several sites in a row, which mixes everything into one folder. And the fourth is not checking the file-naming setting, so a large batch ends up with cryptic names. Spend ten seconds in settings before a big grab and the result is clean, sorted and easy to search.

Frequently asked questions

How do I download all images from a website at once?

Open the page, click PicGrab, run a deep scan if it is a feed, then hit Select all and Download. Every image saves in one action.

Can I download images that load as I scroll?

Yes. The deep scan auto-scrolls a hidden copy of the page so lazy-loaded images are fetched before you download.

Will it grab CSS background images?

Yes. PicGrab finds CSS backgrounds, inline SVG, canvas, video posters and JavaScript-loaded media, not only plain image tags.

How do I avoid downloading tiny icons?

Set a minimum size filter. It removes thumbnails and UI graphics so you keep only the larger images.

Does it keep the original image quality?

Yes. PicGrab downloads the real source file, not a screenshot or a resized preview, so you keep the original resolution.

Can I download from several websites in one session?

Yes. Turn on per-site grouping in settings and each website's images land in their own folder automatically.

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