How to Download Instagram Videos
A complete step-by-step guide to download Instagram videos, reels and photos on iPhone, Android, PC and Mac — with a free tool that needs no app.
How to use this tool
Read the quick steps below or jump straight to the downloader.
Copy a public Instagram link and paste it into the tool.
Download the video as MP4 or the photo as JPG.
How to download Instagram videos in 3 steps
Downloading a public Instagram video takes about ten seconds with the Instagram video downloader. Open Instagram, find the reel or post you want, tap the share icon, and choose Copy link.
Paste the link into the Instagram video downloader above. The tool detects Instagram automatically, fetches the post metadata, and lists every downloadable media item — the same Instagram downloader engine used across this site.
Tap download. Videos save as MP4 and photos as JPG, without a watermark and without logging in. That is the complete Instagram downloader workflow.
How to download Instagram videos on iPhone
Use Safari: open the Instagram video downloader, paste the reel or post link, and save the MP4 to your Photos app. No app installation needed on iPhone.
How to download Instagram videos on Android
Use Chrome: paste the link into the Instagram downloader and the video saves to your gallery as MP4 automatically.
How to download Instagram videos on PC or Mac
Paste the link in any desktop browser and the file saves to your Downloads folder.
How to download Instagram reels
Reels download the same way as other videos. Copy the /reel/ URL from the share menu, paste it into the Instagram video downloader, and save the video as MP4 in the highest quality the source exposes.
- Save reels to your gallery on mobile
- Download reels on PC and Mac as MP4
- Reels download without watermark
- Reels from public accounts only
How to save Instagram photos and images
Public photos are downloaded as JPG files at source resolution by the same Instagram downloader. Carousel posts are listed slide by slide, so you can save one image or the whole post.
- Instagram photo download to camera roll
- Save images without screenshots
- JPG at source resolution
What about Instagram Stories?
Stories usually require an Instagram login, so they are not supported by this guide’s tool. Only publicly accessible content is supported — we never attempt to bypass access controls.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to download Instagram videos?
Copy the public post or reel link, paste it into the Instagram video downloader above, and tap download. The video saves as MP4 in seconds.
Can I download Instagram videos on iPhone?
Yes. Open the downloader in Safari, paste the link, and save the MP4 to your Photos app.
Can I download Instagram videos on Android?
Yes. Open the downloader in Chrome and the video saves to your gallery.
Do I need an app or account?
No. The Instagram video downloader works in your browser with no app and no login for public content.
Why can’t I download some posts?
Private, removed, or login-gated posts are not publicly accessible and cannot be downloaded by this tool.
What formats do downloads use?
Videos and GIFs download as MP4; photos download as JPG.