Instagram Video Downloader
Download Instagram videos online for free. Paste the link to a public Reel, video post, or carousel, preview each clip, and save the MP4 in HD, up to 1080p when Instagram provides it. No login, extension, or added watermark.
Post types
What the Instagram video downloader can save
One Instagram URL can point at a single clip or a post built from several media items. Results follow the post instead of forcing every link into a one-video template.
How to download Instagram videos in 3 steps
There is no username search and no account connection. Start in Instagram, copy the link to the individual post, then come back to the form above.
Learn how to copy a Reel link- 1
Copy one post URL
Open the Reel or post itself and use Instagram's Copy link action. A profile address is not enough, because it does not say which piece of media to fetch.
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Paste and inspect
Submit the URL above. When the post is public, the result panel shows its video, photo, or carousel items and the distinct renditions of each, without repeating duplicate files.
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Choose what to save
Preview the clip, compare the qualities offered, and select the file you need. Your browser decides where the finished download is stored.
File details
Instagram video quality labels explained
Quality badges and format names describe the files the source delivers. They are not a promise that every Instagram post offers the same options.
Public access is the boundary
The downloader requests the public post identified by the URL. It never asks for your Instagram password or connects to your account. If Instagram requires viewers to sign in or belong to an approved audience, the public-post workflow cannot retrieve that media.
Playback and downloads are streamed through the site's media proxy rather than written to persistent storage. Post metadata may be cached for a few minutes to avoid repeated lookups. The first preview thumbnail is loaded by your browser directly from Meta's CDN, and the privacy page explains that trade-off.
Use downloaded media responsibly
A file you can reach is not automatically yours to republish. Respect the creator's copyright, privacy, and intended audience. Keep personal copies only where permitted, ask before redistributing, and follow Instagram's terms and the laws that apply to you.
Video guide
Download Instagram Videos Online: What to Know
Device-by-device steps, quality choices, sound, and the limits of this free Instagram video downloader.
This Instagram video downloader saves the video files attached to a public Instagram post: Reels, regular video posts, older /tv/ uploads, and every clip inside a carousel. It runs in your browser, so you can download Instagram videos online for free on a phone or a computer without installing an app, adding a browser extension, or signing in to Instagram.
Instagram's own Save button only bookmarks a post inside the app, and the bookmark disappears if the creator deletes it. A downloaded MP4 is a file you control: it plays offline, can be backed up, and opens in any video player or editor. The sections below explain how to save Instagram videos on each device, which quality to pick, and what the tool cannot do.
How to download Instagram videos on iPhone and iPad
Open the post in the Instagram app, tap the share icon, and choose Copy link. Switch to Safari, open this page, paste the link, and select Download. When you pick a quality, Safari asks whether to download the file; confirm, and the MP4 goes to the Downloads folder in the Files app. To move it to your camera roll, open the video in Files, tap the share button, and choose Save Video. From then on it appears in Photos like any other clip.
How to download Instagram videos on Android
On Android the steps are shorter. Copy the link from the Instagram app, paste it into the box above in Chrome or another browser, and select the quality you want. Chrome saves the MP4 to the Downloads folder and shows a notification when it finishes. Gallery apps such as Google Photos list it under the Download folder on your device, and the Files app shows it under Downloads.
Download Instagram videos on Windows, Mac, and Chromebook
On a computer, open the Reel or post on instagram.com and copy the address from the browser bar, or use the ••• menu and choose Copy link. Paste it here, pick a quality, and the file lands in your usual Downloads folder. The MP4 plays in the players built into Windows and macOS, in VLC, and in any modern browser, and it imports straight into editors such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut.
Instagram video download in HD and 1080p
Each result lists the renditions Instagram serves for that post, largest first, with the exact resolution beside each one. When a video was uploaded at the recommended 1080 × 1920 and Instagram serves that version, it appears at the top as 1080p, often alongside 720p and smaller files that are quicker to fetch on mobile data. Choose the top option for the sharpest Instagram video download in HD, or a smaller one when file size matters more than detail. The tool never upscales, so a clip Instagram only serves at 720p stays 720p.
Sound, MP4 format, and watermarks
Instagram delivers videos as MP4 files with the audio track already inside, and the downloader passes that file through untouched. There is no re-encoding, so the picture is exactly as sharp as the version Instagram streams, and nothing is stamped on top: you get an Instagram video download without an added watermark. Anything the creator put into the video itself, such as a username, captions, or another app's logo, is part of the picture and stays. If Instagram muted a track for licensing reasons, the saved file is silent too.
Carousel videos, cover images, and the rest of a post
A carousel can mix several clips and photos. The downloader lists each item in the order it was posted, so you can save one specific video or select Download all to collect every item into a single ZIP file in your browser. Each clip also offers its cover frame as a JPG, which is handy for thumbnails. For photo-heavy posts, the Instagram photo downloader goes deeper into image sizes and square crops, and the Instagram Reels downloader on the homepage focuses on Reels.
What the video downloader cannot do
It cannot open private accounts, close-friends content, or posts limited by age or region, because it only sees what a logged-out visitor can see. Stories and highlights depend on a server-side Instagram session and are not guaranteed. It also cannot bring back deleted posts or recover a higher quality than Instagram serves. When a link fails, the error message explains why, and the quick start guide lists every message and what to try next.
Common questions
Instagram video downloader FAQ
Straight answers about public access, source quality, formats, carousels, cover images, and failed links.
Can I download a video from a private Instagram account?
No. The downloader only works with posts Instagram makes publicly accessible without signing in. A link from a private account, a restricted post, or content the server cannot reach will not resolve. Do not use the tool to get around access controls.
Will every Instagram video download as an MP4?
Instagram almost always delivers video as MP4 with the audio included, but the saved extension follows the content type the source actually sends. The tool passes the file through rather than converting it.
What does the HD badge mean?
HD is shown when the delivered rendition is at least 720 pixels on its shortest side. It describes that file, not an enhancement. If Instagram only serves a smaller version, the downloader cannot make a sharper one.
Can I save every video and photo from a carousel?
Yes, when the public post resolves. Videos and photos are listed as separate items in the creator's order. Save them one by one, or use Download all to build a single ZIP in your browser.
Can I download the cover image of a Reel?
Yes. Below the video qualities, each clip lists its cover image as a separate JPG at the largest size Instagram provides for that post.
Why is a valid-looking Instagram link not working?
Make sure the URL opens one public post or Reel rather than a profile, collection, or inbox view. The post may also be deleted, restricted, or temporarily unavailable. Stories and highlights need a server-side Instagram session, so they are not guaranteed.
Ready to check a public Instagram post?
Go back to the form, paste the individual post URL, and review the detected files before you download. For photo-only posts, the photo downloader explains sizes and crops in more detail.