Instagram Photo Books Are Back
If you've been wanting to turn your Instagram feed into a printed book, we have great news: Instagram photo books are back at My Social Book.
When Instagram limited third-party access to its API in late 2024, creating photo books from Instagram became impossible for most services. But we found a solution. Using Instagram's Professional account feature, you can now connect your account and create a beautiful Instagram photo book just like before — complete with captions, dates, locations, and likes.
In this article, we explain exactly what happened, how the new solution works, and how you can create your Instagram book today.
What Happened with Instagram Photo Books?
In December 2024, Instagram officially shut down its Basic Display API — the system that allowed apps like My Social Book to access your photos with your permission. This meant that personal Instagram accounts could no longer connect to third-party photo book services.
The good news? Instagram's Professional accounts (Creator and Business) still have full API access. And switching to a Professional account is completely free, takes less than a minute, and has no impact on your followers, posts, or feed.
This is the workaround that brought Instagram photo books back — and My Social Book is one of the few services that offers it.
How Instagram Photo Books Work Now
The process is nearly identical to before. The only difference is that you need a Professional account (instead of a personal one) to connect. Here's the step-by-step:
Step 1: Switch to a Professional Account
This is free and takes about 30 seconds:
- Open Instagram and go to your profile
- Tap the ☰ menu (top right)
- Scroll to "For professionals" and tap "Account type and tools"
- Tap "Switch to professional account"
- Choose a category (e.g., "Personal blog") and select Creator or Business
- Confirm — done!
Important: Switching to Professional auto-accepts any pending follow requests. Deny any you don't want before switching.
Step 2: Connect and Create Your Book
Visit our Instagram photo book page and click "Create My Book." Connect your Instagram account, and our system will automatically:
- Pull all your Instagram photos
- Arrange them chronologically
- Include your original captions
- Add dates, locations, and likes
- Generate a beautiful page layout
You can customize the cover, select a date range, and choose between hardcover or softcover. Books range from 25 to 450 pages.
Step 3: Order and Switch Back
Once you're happy with the preview, place your order. Your book will be printed and shipped within 10-15 business days.
After creating your book, you can switch back to a personal account immediately if you prefer. Go to Settings → Account type and tools → Switch to Personal Account. It's instant and free.
For a more detailed walkthrough, see our complete guide: How to Print Your Instagram Photos as a Book.
Why Print Your Instagram Feed?
Your Instagram feed is more than just photos — it's a visual diary of your life. But digital content is fragile. Accounts get hacked, phones break, and platforms change their policies (as we just experienced).
Printing your Instagram photos means:
- Your memories are preserved offline — safe from algorithm changes, hacks, or account deletions
- Captions tell the story — every caption you wrote is printed right below the photo, turning images into a narrative
- Chronological order — your book reads like a journal of your life
- Dates and locations included — remember not just what happened, but when and where
- A real, tangible book — something you can put on a coffee table, flip through with friends, or give as a gift
What Makes My Social Book Different?
There are other photo book services, but My Social Book is built specifically for social media content. Here's what sets us apart:
- Automatic layout — no need to drag and drop photos onto pages. Our system generates the optimal layout for you
- Captions preserved — most photo book services only import images. We include the words you wrote
- No photo selection needed — connect your account and everything is pulled automatically. You can edit after
- Fast — preview your book in seconds, not hours
- 12 years of experience — we've been doing this since 2014, with over 700,000 books printed
- 4.7 Trustpilot rating — our customers love their books
Instagram Photo Books as Gifts
An Instagram photo book makes a perfect gift for any occasion:
- Birthdays — a 30th birthday photo book from Instagram is always a hit
- Anniversaries — document your relationship through Instagram posts
- Mother's Day / Father's Day — family moments they'll treasure forever
- Graduation — four years of memories in one book
- Travel — turn a trip's Instagram posts into a travel journal
You can even create a book from someone else's public Instagram account as a surprise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is switching to a Professional account really free?
Yes, 100% free. Instagram doesn't charge anything for Professional accounts. You can switch back anytime.
Will my followers or posts change?
No. Your followers, posts, stories, and feed remain exactly the same. The only visible change is a small "category" label on your profile, which disappears when you switch back.
Can I switch back to personal after creating my book?
Yes, immediately. We recommend waiting until your book arrives to avoid any sync issues, but you can switch back right away if you prefer.
How many photos can fit in one book?
Up to 450 pages. If you have years of Instagram content, you can create multiple books by selecting different date ranges.
Do you also make books from Facebook?
Yes! We also create photo books from Facebook and Google Photos. You can even combine sources in one book.
Create Your Instagram Photo Book Today
Instagram photo books are back, and creating one has never been easier. Join over 700,000 happy customers and turn your Instagram feed into a beautiful printed book.
Create your Instagram photo book now →
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