Instagram is one of the most used apps in the world, but sometimes it randomly stops loading images. You may open the app and see blank boxes, blurred images,or the feed not refreshing.
This error is extremely common in 2025 — and the good news is that it can be fixed easily.

Below are 10 working solutions that solve the issue on Android, iPhone, and PC.

1. Check Your Internet Connection

Instagram needs a stable internet connection to load photos.

Try this:

• Turn WiFi OFF and ON

• Switch to mobile data

• Restart your router

• Turn on Airplane Mode → Off after 10 sec

If images load after switching networks, the issue was your internet.

2. Clear Instagram Cache (Best Fix for Android)

Most users fix this issue in 10 seconds by clearing cache.

Android:

1. Long press Instagram

2. App info

3. Storage

4. Clear Cache

iPhone:
iPhone doesn’t have a clear-cache button.
Just uninstall → reinstall app.

3. Restart the Instagram App

Sometimes Instagram freezes in the background.

Steps:

1. Close the app completely

2. Remove it from recent apps

3. Open again

This refreshes the app session and loads images normally.

4. Update Instagram to the Latest Version

Old versions cause bugs like images not loading.

Go to:

• Play Store → Search Instagram → Update

• App Store → Search Instagram → Update

After updating, try again.

5. Check If Instagram Servers Are Down

If Instagram is down globally, no trick will work.

Check here:

• Search Google: “Instagram down”

• Visit websites like Downdetector

• Check Twitter/X trends

If the servers are down, wait 30–60 minutes.

6. Turn Off Data Saver Mode

Instagram does not load images properly if Data Saver is on.

Instagram Settings → Account → Data usage → Turn OFF Data Saver

Also check:
Phone Settings → Network → Data Saver → OFF

7. Disable VPN or Proxy

VPN changes your IP and slows down Instagram loading.

If using a VPN:

• Turn it OFF

• Reopen Instagram

• Refresh feed

Most users see instant improvement.

8. Free Up Storage on Your Phone

If your phone storage is full, Instagram cannot download new photos.

Delete:

• Old videos

• Unused apps

• Large files

Restart the phone and try again.

9. Logout and Login Again

Sometimes your account session becomes corrupted.

Steps:

1. Settings

2. Log out

3. Close app

4. Login again

Images start loading normally again.

10. Reinstall Instagram (Strongest Fix)

If nothing works, reinstalling the app resets everything without harming your data.

Android/iPhone:
Uninstall → Reinstall → Login again

This solution fixes 99% of loading issues.

Final Tips

If Instagram still does not load images:

• Use a different device

• Try Instagram Web on browser

• Restart your phone

Most issues are temporary and resolve automatically.

FAQs

1. Why is Instagram not loading images today?

Usually due to poor internet, app cache issues, outdated version, or Instagram servers being down.

2. Does clearing cache delete my Instagram data?

No. It only removes temporary files. Your account remains safe.

3. Why do photos appear blurry on Instagram?

Because Data Saver is ON or internet is slow.

4. Is Instagram down right now?

Check Downdetector or Twitter/X trends for global outages.