Copy the link
Open the post, Reel or story in Instagram. Tap the share arrow, then Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar.
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Instagram Downloader: Videos, Reels & Photos
Download Instagram videos, photos, Reels, IGTV and carousels in original quality.
- No login needed
- Original quality
- No watermark
- Phone & desktop
How it works
Download Instagram videos in 3 easy steps
No account, no app and no extension. If you can copy a link, you can save the video.
Paste it above
Come back to this page and press Paste in the box at the top, or paste the link yourself. Then tap Download. It takes a few seconds.
Save the file
Pick the quality you want. The video arrives as a normal MP4 and a photo as a JPG, with no watermark, ready for your gallery or Downloads folder.
Made for everyone
A downloader that stays out of your way
SaveInstant runs in your browser. There is nothing to install and nothing to sign up for. Paste a link, get your file, and carry on with your day.
We ask Instagram for the same public file you would see if you opened the post while logged out, then hand it to you as a regular download. We don’t ask for your Instagram password, and we don’t keep your links.
- Works on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux
- Fast on mobile data, light on battery
- Available in 25 languages
- Add it to your home screen and it opens like an app
What you can download
Every kind of public Instagram post
Pick the tool that matches what you are saving. Each one has its own page with tips and answers.
Video downloader
Save any public video post as an MP4 file.
- HD and standard quality options
- Sound included
- Plays on every phone and computer
Reels downloader
Keep a Reel in the tall 9:16 shape it was made in.
- Full-length MP4, no watermark
- Original audio kept
- Ready to rewatch offline
Photo downloader
Get the full-size image, sharper than a screenshot.
- Saved as a JPG
- Highest resolution on offer
- No cropping or compression from us
Story saver
Save a public story from its link before the 24 hours run out.
- Photo and video stories
- Viewed without logging in
- The account owner is not notified by us
IGTV downloader
Keep long videos for the plane, the train or a weak signal.
- Long-form MP4 files
- Quality picker
- Works with older IGTV links
Carousel downloader
One link, every slide. Each photo or video gets its own button.
- Up to 20 slides per post
- Mixed photos and videos
- Save only the slides you want
Public content only. SaveInstant can’t open private accounts. If you need to log in to see a post, we can’t fetch it either.
On any device
How to download Instagram videos and photos on your phone or computer
iPhone and iPad
- In Instagram, tap the share arrow and choose Copy link.
- Open Safari and go to this page. Paste the link and tap Download.
- Tap the download button, then the arrow in Safari’s address bar and choose the file. Tap Share, then Save Video or Save Image.
Android
- Tap the share arrow on the post and choose Copy link.
- Open Chrome, visit this page, paste the link and tap Download.
- Choose the quality. The file lands in Files › Downloads and shows up in your gallery.
Windows, Mac and Linux
- Open the post in your browser and copy the address from the top bar.
- Paste it into the box on this page and press Download.
- Click the quality you want. The file goes to your Downloads folder.
Why SaveInstant
Built for speed, privacy and simplicity
We keep the tool small on purpose. Fewer steps mean fewer things that can go wrong, and nothing between you and your file.
Seconds
Fast results
Most links are ready in a few seconds, even on mobile data.
0 logins
No account needed
We never ask for your Instagram username or password.
Up to 1080p
Original quality
You get the best file Instagram stores. We never upscale.
No trace
Private by design
Links are handled live and are not kept after your download.
No limits
Download as much as you like
Fair-use protection only, so one visitor can’t overload the service.
25
Languages
Use the site in your own language, on any modern browser.
Common uses
Why people save Instagram posts
Keep your own posts
Got a Reel or photo you made but lost the original on your phone? Save it back from your own public post.
Watch offline
Download a recipe, workout or tutorial before a flight or a long commute, and watch it without a signal.
Research and learning
Students and teachers keep clips for notes and lessons. Credit the creator when you share them.
Share with permission
Got the creator’s okay to repost? Download the original file instead of a blurry screen recording.
Downloads are for personal use. The content belongs to its creator, so please respect their rights. Read our plain guide to the rules, and see Instagram’s own Help Center for account questions.
Popular guides
Step-by-step help for Instagram downloads
Short guides for the questions people ask most.
Save a Reel in Safari and move it to Photos, with no app.
Use Chrome and find the MP4 in Downloads and Gallery.
Get the sharpest copy Instagram stores, up to 1080p.
Turn any public Instagram link into an MP4 file.
The honest answer about what can and can’t be downloaded.
Find saved videos on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
Pro tip
Download from your address bar
Skip the copy and paste. Type saveinstant.app/go/ in front of any Instagram link and press Enter. The link is filled in and fetched for you.
saveinstant.app/go/https://instagram.com/reel/…
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Still have a question?
Tell us what went wrong and we’ll reply by email. Include the link you tried.
Contact us1What is SaveInstant?
A browser-based tool that saves public Instagram videos, photos, Reels, stories, IGTV and carousels to your own device. Nothing to install.
2Is downloading from Instagram legal?
Saving public posts for personal use is generally fine, but the copyright stays with the creator. Ask for permission before sharing or reposting.
3Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up and we never ask for your Instagram password.
4What quality do I get?
Photos arrive as JPG and videos as MP4, in the best quality Instagram serves. We add no watermark.
5Can I download from private accounts?
No. If you cannot open the post in a logged-out browser tab, we cannot fetch it either.
6Where do the files go?
On desktop, into your Downloads folder. On Android, into Downloads or Files. On iPhone, open Safari’s downloads list and choose Save to Photos.
7Do you store my links or files?
No. Links are processed in real time and nothing is kept after the download link is delivered.
8Why is a download slow or failing?
Slow networks, VPNs or Instagram rate limits are the usual causes. Try another network or browser, then contact us if it persists.
9Does SaveInstant work on iPhone and Android?
10Can I install SaveInstant like an app?
Yes. In Chrome or Edge, look for the install icon in the address bar or tap Install app at the top of the page. On iPhone, open the site in Safari, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.
11What is the best quality I can download?
The best quality Instagram stores for that post, usually up to 1080 pixels wide. The first download button is always the best one available. We never upscale a file or pretend it is sharper than it is.
12Is SaveInstant free and safe to use?
It is free, with no sign-up and no password. We never ask for your Instagram login, we don’t store your downloads and we explain how data is handled in our Privacy Policy. Be careful with any downloader that asks for your Instagram password or makes you install an app.
13How do I download Instagram Reels in HD?
Copy the Reel link, paste it above and press Download. The first button is the highest quality Instagram stores, up to 1080p. See our HD Reels guide.
14How do I download Instagram videos without an app or extension?
Use the browser you already have. Paste the link here, tap Download and save the MP4. No app, extension or account is needed. Read the guide.
15Can I download an Instagram story?
Yes, if the story is public and still live. Paste the story link into the box. Stories disappear after 24 hours, so copy the link in time. Try the story downloader.
16Which formats do I get?
Videos and Reels are saved as MP4 and photos as JPG, both compatible with every phone and computer.
Save Instagram videos, Reels and photos without an app
SaveInstant does one job. Paste the link to a public Instagram post and you get the video or photo back as a normal file. No account, no app to install, and no watermark stamped on the corner.
What you can save
- Reels: the full video as an MP4, in the tall format it was posted in.
- Videos: any public video post, with a choice of quality.
- Photos: the full-size image, sharper than a screenshot.
- Carousel posts: every slide, each with its own button.
- Stories: public stories, before the 24 hours run out.
- IGTV: long videos, ready to watch offline.
Why people pick SaveInstant
- No login, no password. We never ask for your Instagram details.
- Honest about quality. You get what Instagram stores, with the best option listed first. We don’t upscale or inflate numbers.
- 25 languages, and it works in any modern browser on phone, tablet or computer.
- Installable. Add it to your home screen or desktop and it opens like an app.
- Faster ways in. Type
saveinstant.app/go/before an Instagram link, or use the one-click bookmarklet on a computer.
What it can’t do
It can’t download from private accounts, and it doesn’t offer other platforms. If you can’t open a post without logging in, neither can we. That’s deliberate.
Use it fairly
Downloads are for your own use. The video belongs to whoever made it, so ask before you repost it, and see our plain guide to the rules. Stuck on a phone? Our guides for iPhone and Android go screen by screen, and all our guides cover the rest.