Instagram Video Downloader
Paste an Instagram link to download reels, videos, photos and GIFs as MP4 and JPG files. The most reliable Instagram video downloader for public content — no app, no account, no watermark.
How to use this tool
Open Instagram, copy the URL of a public post, reel, or IGTV video you want to save.
Paste the link into the Instagram video downloader above — the platform is detected automatically.
Choose the media item and click download to save the Instagram video as MP4 or the photo as JPG.
What is the Instagram Video Downloader?
The Instagram video downloader is a free online tool that saves public Instagram media to your device in the original quality the source exposes. It works for reels (/reel/), posts (/p/), and IGTV (/tv/) — paste any public Instagram link and you get a list of every downloadable video, photo, GIF, and thumbnail.
Unlike app-based Instagram downloader tools, this one runs entirely in your browser. There is nothing to install, no login to create, and no watermark added to the file. That makes it the fastest way to download Instagram videos on any device — phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop.
- Instagram video downloader for reels, posts and IGTV
- Instagram video downloader MP4 output for videos and GIFs
- Instagram photo downloader — JPG output with the source resolution
- Instagram video downloader HD — we surface the highest variant the source exposes
- Instagram downloader without app — works in any modern browser
- Free Instagram video downloader with no account and no watermark
Instagram Reels downloader
Reels are the most-shared video format on Instagram today. This Instagram video downloader resolves any public /reel/ URL and lists the video as an MP4 download in the highest quality available, so you can save Instagram reels to your gallery in one click.
Instagram video downloader for posts and carousels
Carousel posts can contain multiple photos and videos. The downloader expands the post and shows every slide as a separate media item — download the whole Instagram post or just the slide you need.
How to download Instagram videos in 3 steps
Copy the link of a public Instagram post, reel, or IGTV video from the share menu. The Instagram video downloader accepts full URLs such as instagram.com/reel/ABC123, instagram.com/p/XYZ789, or instagram.com/tv/ID456.
Paste the link into the box above and press download. The tool detects Instagram automatically, fetches the post metadata, and lists every downloadable media item.
Pick the item you want — video, GIF, or photo — and save the Instagram video as MP4 or the image as JPG. No registration, no watermark, no app required.
Download Instagram videos as MP4
Every public video on Instagram is delivered as MP4 under the hood. The downloader hands you that MP4 file directly, which plays in any player, phone gallery, or editor without conversion.
Save Instagram videos without app
Because this is a web-based Instagram video downloader, you never need to install a third-party app to save Instagram videos. The download happens straight from your browser to your Downloads folder or photo library.
Why use this Instagram downloader?
There are hundreds of Instagram downloader tools, but most add watermarks, limit resolution, or require paid apps. This Instagram video downloader sticks to three rules: public content only, honest quality labels, and no watermark.
We only work with publicly accessible media. If a post is private, login-gated, removed, or deleted, the Instagram video downloader tells you instead of pretending — we never attempt to bypass access controls.
- Instagram video downloader free — no paywall for public content
- Instagram video downloader no watermark on any file
- Instagram video downloader HD when the source exposes an HD variant
- Instagram video downloader for PC, Mac, iPhone and Android
- Instagram downloader that respects creator privacy
Instagram video downloader FAQ
Still unsure how the Instagram video downloader works? The questions below cover the common cases — which URL formats are accepted, which media types are supported, and what happens with private posts.
Instagram video downloader — supported media types
Videos (MP4), GIFs (looping video), photos (JPG), and thumbnails are all supported for public posts. If a post has multiple slides, each slide is listed separately.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the Instagram video downloader?
Copy a public Instagram post, reel, or IGTV URL, paste it into the Instagram video downloader above, and choose the media item to download. Videos are saved as MP4 and photos as JPG.
Can the Instagram video downloader save reels?
Yes. Paste any public /reel/ URL and the Instagram video downloader lists the reel video as an MP4 download in the highest quality the source exposes.
Can I download Instagram photos with this downloader?
Yes. Public Instagram photos are returned as JPG downloads with the source resolution, and carousel slides are listed individually.
Can the Instagram video downloader handle stories?
No. Stories usually require an Instagram login, and this Instagram downloader only supports publicly accessible content.
Does this Instagram video downloader add a watermark?
No. Downloaded files are the original public media — the Instagram video downloader never adds watermarks or overlays.
Is the Instagram video downloader really free?
Yes. Downloading public Instagram media is free, with no app, no account, and no daily limit for normal use.
Which Instagram URL formats are supported?
Public /p/ posts, /reel/ reels, and /tv/ IGTV videos. Short links from the Instagram share menu are normalized automatically.