How to Download Instagram Videos in Chrome (No Extension Needed)
Search for ways to download Instagram videos in Chrome and you will find a long list of extensions. Some work for a while, then vanish after an update, and a few have been caught collecting browsing data. You don’t need any of them. A web page can do the job, and it works the same in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave and Safari.
Download an Instagram video in Chrome
- Go to the video on instagram.com.
- Copy the address from the top bar (Ctrl + L, then Ctrl + C).
- Open the video downloader in a new tab and paste the link (Ctrl + V).
- Click Download and choose the quality.
- The file appears in the Chrome downloads bar. Click it to play, or press Ctrl + J to see the list.
Why a web tool beats an extension
- Safer. Extensions can ask to read every page you visit. A website only sees the link you paste.
- Nothing to update. The tool is fixed on our side, so you don’t chase new versions.
- Works everywhere. The same page is fine on a work laptop where you can’t install anything.
- Light. No background process slows the browser.
Make it quicker
- Bookmark the page or pin the tab. You can also use our one-click bookmarklet, which sends the current Instagram page to the downloader.
- Install it as an app. In Chrome, click the install icon in the address bar. SaveInstant then opens in its own window.
- Right-click an Instagram post’s timestamp and choose Copy link address if the post address isn’t visible.
Chrome on Android
The steps are almost the same: copy the link in the Instagram app, open Chrome, and paste. We show every tap in the Android guide.
If Chrome blocks the file
Click Keep on the download warning, turn off ad blockers for the site for a moment, and check that you’re not using a VPN that Instagram blocks. See our troubleshooting guide for more.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Chrome extension to download Instagram videos?
No. Extensions from unknown developers can read your browsing data, so many people prefer a plain website that needs no install.
Why do some extensions stop working?
Instagram changes its site often, and extensions then break or get removed from the Chrome Web Store.
Does the tool work in Edge, Firefox and Brave?
Yes. It runs on any modern browser.