How to Download Instagram Videos
- Step 1 — Copy the video link. Open Instagram, tap the ⋯ menu on the post (or Share on a Reel), and choose Copy Link. On desktop, copy the address from your browser bar.
- Step 2 — Paste it above. Drop the link into the box and press Download. We read the file straight from Instagram's servers — nothing to install.
- Step 3 — Save to your device. Preview the result, then tap Download to save the MP4 at its original resolution.
Tip: Reels are usually vertical 9:16 — on iPhone the file lands in Files → Downloads, on Android in Gallery or Downloads.
What You Can Download from Instagram
- Instagram videos — Feed videos and long-form IGTV posts, saved as MP4 with the audio untouched.
- Instagram Reels — Vertical 9:16 clips with sound, in the highest resolution Instagram serves.
- Photos and carousels — Single images or every slide of a multi-photo post, at full upload resolution instead of a screenshot.
- Profile pictures — The full-size avatar, not the circular thumbnail the app shows you.
- Audio — Pull the sound track out of any Reel or video as a separate MP3 file.
Download on Any Device
- iPhone and iPad — Paste the link in Safari, tap Download, then confirm Download in the pop-up. The file goes to the Files app, and you can save it to Photos from there.
- Android — Paste the link in Chrome or any browser and tap Download. The video appears in your Gallery or Downloads folder.
- Windows and Mac — Paste the URL, click Download, and pick where to save it. No extension, no installer, no command line.
Why Use This Instagram Video Downloader
- Original quality, not a re-encode. We hand you the file as the creator uploaded it — same resolution, same bitrate, no blurry upscale and no platform overlay added on top.
- No login, no account. We never ask for your Instagram password. Nothing is posted, liked or followed on your behalf.
- No app, no fake buttons. One page, one input box. No installer, no redirect chains, no grey "Download" buttons that lead somewhere else.
- Fast on a phone. The page is built to load and respond on mobile networks, because that is where most Instagram usage happens.
- Free, without a counter. No daily limit, no paywall, no credit card.
Original Quality and Watermarks
Instagram does not stamp a watermark onto the video files it serves, so what you get here is the clean file — no logo, no username tag, no added border. What you will see inside the frame is whatever the creator baked into the video themselves; we don't and can't remove that, and you shouldn't present it as yours.
Privacy, Copyright and Fair Use
Only public content is supported. Private accounts, DMs and anything behind a login are off limits by design — that is Instagram's rule and we follow it.
Downloads are meant for personal use: offline viewing, your own archive, saving your own posts. Re-uploading someone else's video, running it through a content farm, or using it commercially without permission is on you, not on the tool.
We don't require an account and we don't build a profile of what you download. This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Instagram or Meta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Instagram video downloader free?
Yes. Every download is free, with no daily cap and no sign-up.
Do I need to install an app or extension?
No. It runs in the browser on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux.
Can I download videos from private accounts?
No. Private accounts, Stories behind a follow-request and DMs are not supported. Only content that is publicly viewable works.
Does it work for Instagram Reels and IGTV?
Yes — Reels, feed videos and IGTV all go through the same box. Reels save as vertical MP4 at the resolution Instagram serves.
How do I download an Instagram video without a watermark?
There is nothing to strip: Instagram does not add a watermark to the video file itself. Paste the link and the saved MP4 is clean. On-screen text or logos the creator added stay in the video.
Where does the file go on my iPhone?
To the Files app, under Downloads. Open it and tap Share → Save Video to move it into Photos.
Why did my link fail?
Usually one of three things: the account is private, the post was deleted or is region-locked, or the link is a profile URL instead of a post URL. Copy the link from the post itself (⋯ → Copy Link) and try again.
Can I get just the audio as MP3?
Yes — for Reels and videos the tool offers an audio-only download alongside the video file.
Is downloading Instagram videos legal?
Downloading public content for personal, offline viewing is generally tolerated, but the copyright stays with the creator. Republishing or monetising someone else's video without permission is not okay. Rules differ by country — check your local law.