Last updated: March 2026
Everything you need to know about saving, exporting, and downloading your BeReal photos.
BeReal doesn't offer a simple "download all" button. But there's a reliable method: request your data through GDPR, receive a ZIP file, and use RealRetrieve to convert it into actual photo files. These guides cover every aspect of the process.
The full step-by-step process: requesting your data, downloading the ZIP file, and converting everything into photos with RealRetrieve. Start here.
BeginnerWhat is the BeReal data export, what's inside the ZIP file you receive, and how to make sense of it all before you start.
InteractiveVisual walkthrough of how to navigate the BeReal app to submit your GDPR data request, with screenshots of every step.
Once you have your photos from RealRetrieve, here's how to import them into Apple Photos with correct timestamps using Shortcuts.
PreservationWhy you should back up your BeReal photos now and the easiest way to do it before it's too late.
An honest comparison of saving photos one-by-one versus using RealRetrieve's bulk export. Includes a time calculator.
ComparisonEvery method for saving your BeReal photos evaluated honestly: manual download, screenshots, data export, and RealRetrieve.
Check out our FAQ page for answers to common questions, or sign up to RealRetrieve to get started with your export.
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