What is an Instagram video downloader?
An Instagram video downloader is an online tool that turns a public Instagram video post into an MP4 file on your phone or computer. You paste the Instagram video download link and save the video in the best quality Instagram keeps, up to 1080p (full HD). SaveMyReel does this for free with no account.
How to download Instagram videos
The same steps download video from Instagram for single videos, carousel videos and long uploads.
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1Copy the post link
Under the video post, tap Share, then Copy link. On a computer, copy the address bar.
2Paste and download
Paste it into the Instagram video downloader above and tap Download.
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3Pick the video
Tap HD MP4. For carousels, each video has its own button, so save one or all of them.
Want just the soundtrack? Pick MP3 instead, or use the Instagram audio downloader.
The SaveMyReel Instagram video downloader saves any public video post to your device as an HD MP4. Paste the post link above for an Instagram video download that keeps the original resolution and sound, from short clips to uploads up to 60 minutes long.
It handles feed videos, videos inside carousels and longer videos that used to live on IGTV. Download Instagram video files online, free, without an app, a login or a watermark. Some people call it an insta video downloader or Instagram video saver. It's the same idea: paste the link, get the MP4.
- HD qualityUp to 1080p, never re-compressed
- No watermarkThe original file, nothing added
- No loginYour account is never used
- Any deviceiPhone, Android and PC
Which Instagram videos can you download?
Instagram has several kinds of video. Here's how each one works with SaveMyReel.
| Video type | Where you see it | Max length | How to save it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feed video post | Home feed and profile grid | Up to 60 minutes | Paste the /p/ link here |
| Carousel video | Posts with several slides | One video per slide, up to 20 slides | Paste the post link, then choose each video |
| Long video (formerly IGTV) | Profile grid, shown as a video post | Up to 60 minutes | Paste the post link here |
| Reel | Reels tab and Explore | Up to 3 minutes | Use the Instagram Reels downloader |
| Story video | Stories bar at the top | 60 seconds per clip, gone after 24 hours | Use the story downloader |
Since 2022, Instagram shares most new video posts as Reels, so many video links now contain /reel/ instead of /p/. Both work here for an Instagram download video in MP4.
Instagram video download in HD MP4
Every Instagram video download from SaveMyReel is the highest resolution file Instagram stores, up to 1080p (full HD), saved as a standard MP4. That makes it an Instagram video downloader in HD and an Instagram video download MP4 tool in one. MP4 plays on phones, laptops, smart TVs and every video editor, so you never need an Instagram to MP4 converter.
We don't re-encode the video and we don't add a logo, so you download Instagram video files with no watermark, exactly as Instagram streams them.
Square and portrait videos keep their shape. Nothing is cropped.
Why do some Instagram videos look blurry?
Instagram compresses every video when it's uploaded. If a creator uploads a 4K clip, Instagram still stores and plays it at around 1080p or lower. If the original was shot in low light or already compressed by another app, the Instagram copy is softer still.
A downloader can only fetch the copies Instagram keeps. SaveMyReel always picks the highest one available, so if a download looks soft, the video looked the same on Instagram. Screen recording makes it worse, because it records a compressed stream and compresses it again.
Download Instagram videos on any device
Where your video goes after you download Instagram video posts, and how to save them into your gallery.
Android
- Use Chrome and tap Download.
- The MP4 saves to Downloads.
- Your gallery shows it in a Downloads album.
iPhone and iPad
- Use Safari and tap Download.
- Find it in Files, then Downloads.
- Tap Share, then Save Video to add it to Photos.
PC and laptop
- Copy the post address on instagram.com.
- Paste it here and click Download.
- Open the MP4 from your Downloads folder.
How to find the Instagram video download link
The post link is all you need. Here's where to find it in each place you watch videos.
Feed and profile videos
- Tap the Share icon under the video.
- Choose Copy link.
- The link looks like
instagram.com/p/...
Videos inside a carousel
- Copy the link of the whole post, not a single slide.
- Paste it here and every slide is listed.
- Pick the video you want, or save them all.
On a computer
- To download video from Instagram on a PC, open the post on instagram.com.
- Click the post so it opens on its own page.
- Copy the address from the browser bar.
From WhatsApp or Telegram
- Press and hold the shared message.
- Copy the whole message.
- Paste it here. The Instagram link is picked out automatically.
Why use this Instagram video downloader
What makes SaveMyReel different from other insta video download sites.
Every video in a carousel
Carousels can hold up to 20 slides. Each video is listed separately, so you never miss one.
Long videos supported
Uploads of up to 60 minutes download in one file, not cut into parts.
No quality loss
The original Instagram file, never re-compressed or resized.
Private and free
An Instagram video download online with no account, no login and no record of what you download.
Instagram video download app? Not needed
Video downloader apps often ask for permissions, fill the screen with ads or want your Instagram password. SaveMyReel needs nothing but the link, so you can save Instagram video posts straight from your browser. Add it to your home screen for one-tap access.
Download fairly
Videos belong to their creators. Save them for personal use, ask before re-posting and give credit when you share. Rights holders can use our DMCA page.
Video not downloading?
Fixes for the most common video problems.
Only photos appear
The post is a photo carousel with no video. Use the photo downloader to save the pictures.
The long video stops part way
Large files take longer. Keep the tab open until the download finishes, and check your free storage.
The video has no sound
Instagram sometimes mutes copyrighted music. Then the original file is silent too.
"We couldn't get this post"
The account is private, or the post was deleted or archived.
All Instagram downloaders
One site for everything on Instagram. Pick the tool you need.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about downloading Instagram videos.
How do I download Instagram videos?
Copy the post link (Share, then Copy link), paste it into the box at the top of this page and tap Download. Choose HD MP4.
Is this Instagram video downloader free?
Yes. It's free for personal use, with no sign-up and no subscription.
Can I download Instagram videos in HD?
Yes. You get the best quality Instagram stores, up to 1080p (full HD), as an MP4 file.
Can I download Instagram videos without a watermark?
Yes. SaveMyReel saves the original file Instagram stores, so there's no watermark and no logo from us. Instagram's own download option, where available, adds an Instagram watermark.
How do I download an Instagram video by link online?
Copy the Instagram video download link from the Share menu, paste it into the box at the top of this page and tap Download. It works online in any browser, with nothing to install.
Can I download long Instagram videos?
Yes. Videos up to 60 minutes download as a single MP4.
How do I download a video from a carousel?
Paste the carousel post link. Every video in it is listed with its own download button.
How do I download Instagram videos on Android, iPhone or PC?
Copy the link, paste it here in your browser and tap Download. On iPhone, move the file from the Files app to Photos with Share, then Save Video.
Do I need an Instagram video download app?
No. SaveMyReel works in any browser, so an insta video download takes seconds without installing anything. Use the Instagram video downloader in Safari or Chrome and add it to your home screen.
Can I download videos from private accounts?
No. Only public videos can be downloaded.
Instagram ki video kaise download kare?
Instagram mein video post kholo, Share dabao aur Copy link chuno. Link ko upar paste karo aur Download dabao, phir HD MP4 chuno.
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