M.A.K InstaVault v1.0.9 — Customer Edition

WHAT YOU NEED
- A Windows, Mac or Linux computer.
- Google Chrome.
- An Instagram profile open in Chrome.
- This extension does not install on iPhone or iPad Chrome.

INSTALL — ONE TIME ONLY
1. Extract the downloaded ZIP file.
2. Open Google Chrome.
3. Type chrome://extensions in the address bar and press Enter.
4. Turn on Developer mode at the top-right.
5. Press Load unpacked.
6. Select the folder named MAK-InstaVault-v1.0.9-Customer.
7. Pin M.A.K InstaVault from Chrome's Extensions menu if desired.

IMPORTANT CHROME MESSAGE
Chrome may show "M.A.K InstaVault started debugging this browser."
This is expected while an archive is running. InstaVault uses Chrome's debugger
permission to read accessible Instagram media responses from the Instagram tab.
It does not ask for your Instagram password or send your archive to an external server.

USE INSTAVAULT
1. Sign in to Instagram in Chrome.
2. Open the Instagram profile you are authorized to archive.
3. Click the M.A.K InstaVault extension.
4. Press Launch InstaVault.
5. Press Use current Instagram tab.
6. Choose Everything, Images or Reels.
7. Keep the default Safe mode when completeness matters.
8. Press START ARCHIVE and keep both tabs open.
9. Wait for the ZIP files to appear in Chrome Downloads.

STOPPING AN ARCHIVE
- STOP + EXPORT NOW stops discovery and builds ZIP files from collected results.
- EXPORT CURRENT RESULTS packages useful results after an incomplete scan.
- Do not close Chrome while ZIP files are being created.

OUTPUT FOLDERS
- 01_IMAGES: single-image posts.
- 02_REELS: Reel videos.
- 03_CAROUSELS: carousel images.
- 04_REEL_COVERS: optional Reel cover images.
- 05_DATA: captions and index information when selected.

TROUBLESHOOTING
- "No Instagram profile tab found": open a profile page, then try again.
- Incomplete results: use Safe mode, keep the Instagram tab visible and retry.
- Instagram asks you to slow down: stop, wait and try later.
- Extension missing after moving its folder: return to chrome://extensions and load it again.
- Chrome shows an extension error: remove the older copy and reload this folder.

PRIVACY AND PERMITTED USE
- Processing takes place locally in Chrome.
- InstaVault does not request or collect your Instagram password.
- Use it only for public content or media you own or are authorized to save.
- Respect copyright, privacy, Instagram's terms and applicable laws.
- M.A.K InstaVault is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Instagram or Meta.

Support: https://indiamaksolutions.com
Designed by M.A.K Solutions.
