Instagram Video Downloader

Save an Instagram video in three steps

1. Open the Reel or post you want to keep.
2. Tap the three dots and choose Copy link.
3. Paste the link above and press Download.

Typical reasons to save an Instagram video

Creators often edit Reels inside the app and delete the project afterwards, leaving the published post as the only copy. Brands want a clean file of their own campaign video, photographers and videographers want an offline copy of a portfolio clip, and friends and family sometimes share a video and say it is fine to keep. These are the situations this page is designed for.

Back up your own account the official way

Instagram lets you request a copy of your information from the Accounts Center settings, under Download your information. The export includes your posts and Reels and is the best long-term backup because it preserves what you uploaded. Many app versions also let you save a Reel you published directly to your phone from the options menu of that Reel. For Stories, turn on the Story archive in your settings so that each Story is kept automatically after it expires. Menu names change between app versions, so search the settings for those labels.

What works and what does not

• Public Reels and feed videos: supported.
• Private accounts and close-friends posts: not supported.
• Stories: usually unavailable because the links expire.
• Captions, comments and likes: not saved, only the media file.

Picking the right quality

The tool lists the renditions Instagram stored for the post. For watching on a phone a mid-range option is usually enough. If you plan to re-edit the clip, choose the highest available. A lower quality helps on slow connections. The tool cannot improve a video beyond the resolution that was uploaded. See how quality labels work for more.

Troubleshooting

• Make sure the link opens a single Reel or post, not a profile.
• Open the link in a private browser window; if you must log in, it cannot be saved.
• If a file downloads but will not play, delete it and try again on a stable connection.
• See the full troubleshooting checklist.

Respect creators and copyright

Instagram videos are protected by copyright and often include licensed music. Save your own content, or content you have permission to reuse, and never repost someone else's work as your own. If you share a clip with permission, credit the creator and link to the original post. Read the terms of service and disclaimer. Rights holders can ask for removal through the contact page.