Download Instagram Reels and videos
Paste an Instagram Reels or video post link - get an MP4 in original quality, or extract the audio as MP3.
Supports Reels · video posts · public accounts
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What can SaveVid download from Instagram?
Here's the honest rundown so you don't waste time on links that simply can't be downloaded.
Can download
- Instagram Reels - short vertical videos
- Videos in regular posts (/p/… format)
- Videos in multi-photo posts (carousels)
- Content from public accounts
- Extract the audio as MP3
Can't download
- Stories - Instagram requires sign-in to view them
- Content from accounts set to private
- Posts shared with Close Friends only
- Videos sent via direct message
- Live streams in progress
How to get a Instagram link
It only takes a few seconds - just follow the steps for the device you're on.
For Reels
Open the Reel → tap Share (the paper plane icon) → choose Copy link.
For regular posts
Tap the ⋯ at the top of the post → choose Copy link.
On desktop
Open the post, copy the address from the address bar - like instagram.com/reel/… or /p/…
Quality and formats
| Option | Format | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Highest quality | MP4 | Archiving, editing, watching on a big screen |
| Lower quality | MP4 | Quick sharing, saving space |
| Audio only | MP3 320kbps | Grab a Reel's background sound |
Instagram compresses videos heavily, especially Reels. The file you get is the highest-quality version Instagram currently stores - exactly what viewers see in the app.
Instagram download FAQ
Can I download Instagram Stories?
No. Stories only show to signed-in viewers and disappear after 24 hours, so the tool can't access them.
What about private accounts?
Can't be downloaded. Private content only shows to approved followers - we deliberately don't bypass this.
How do carousel posts (multiple photos/videos) work?
The system analyzes the post and shows the videos in it so you can pick which to download.
Does the uploader get notified when I download?
No. Instagram doesn't notify anyone when public content is downloaded, and the tool doesn't sign in to any account.
Why does it sometimes error and then work on retry?
Instagram occasionally blocks rapid consecutive requests. Wait about a minute and try again.
Other platforms
Same paste box - SaveVid detects the platform automatically.
Download Instagram Reels and videos
Reels have become the most popular format on Instagram. But the Instagram app has no button to download a video - you can only add it to Saved, and you still need the app open and internet to watch. When you want to keep a video in your phone or computer storage, you need a tool like SaveVid.
It's simple: copy the post or Reel link, paste it into the box at the top, pick a quality, and download. No Instagram sign-in, no unfamiliar apps.
Reels, posts, and what you can download
The tool handles videos in Reels, videos in regular posts, and videos inside multi-photo posts (carousels). For posts with multiple items, the system shows the videos so you can pick exactly what you need.
Why can't Stories be downloaded?
Stories are separate content: they only last 24 hours and Instagram requires viewers to be signed in. Since SaveVid never asks for your password and never uses a fake account, content behind the login wall is out of reach. This is a line we choose to keep, even though there are technically other ways.
The same goes for private accounts: that content is only for approved followers, and we respect the owner's privacy choice.
Instagram video quality
Instagram compresses videos heavily, especially vertical Reels. The file you download matches what viewers see in the app - this is already the best version Instagram serves.
Does the uploader know you downloaded it?
No. Instagram doesn't notify anyone when public content is downloaded, and the tool never signs in to any account, so it leaves no trace. That said, reposting someone else's content still needs permission - that's a copyright matter, not a technical one.
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