Windows & Mac
Paste the post URL in any modern desktop browser and save to Downloads.
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Instagram Video Downloader
Download videos from public Instagram posts. Paste the post link and save an available video file to your device.
Only download content you own or have permission to use. By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service.
Works with public Instagram links. No Instagram login or app required.
Keep downloads for personal, offline viewing. Do not republish or monetize someone else's content without permission. Creators keep the copyright.
VideoDownloader is not affiliated with Instagram or Meta Platforms, Inc. Only publicly accessible Instagram content can be saved for personal, offline use.
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If your priority is saving a public Instagram video without any watermark added by the downloader, open the Instagram Video Downloader Without Watermark page.
Instagram Video Downloader Without WatermarkA practical Instagram video downloader
Built for public post videos — tutorials, clips, and personal archives you are allowed to keep.
Public post videos
Process standard Instagram video posts when the media is publicly accessible.
Review before saving
See detected formats for the link before you download a file.
No app required
Run entirely in the browser on phone or desktop.
No Instagram password
Private videos stay private. We never request account login.
How to Download Instagram Videos Online
Three steps to save a public Instagram video post without installing an app.
01Copy the video post link
Open the Instagram video post, tap Share, then Copy Link.
- Open the public video post on Instagram
- Use Share → Copy Link (or the post menu)
- Works with standard /p/ post links when the media is public
02Paste into the video downloader
Paste the complete Instagram video URL into the box on this page.
- Paste the full URL, including https://
- Confirm it points to a public post
- Then click Download to start processing
03Save the available video
Review detected video options and download the file to Downloads or your gallery.
- Check the preview thumbnail
- Choose Download Video when available
- Save to your device’s default download location
What you get from a video post
Options depend on the public media Instagram exposes.
Video file
The publicly available video stream for that post when detected.
Multiple items on mixed posts
If a post includes more than one media item and they are public, each may appear as a download choice.
Preview thumbnail
A preview helps you confirm you selected the correct post.
Download Instagram videos on any device
Browser-based steps for PC, iPhone, and Android.
iPhone & iPad
Use Safari, download the file, then move it from Files to Photos if needed.
Android
Use Chrome or another browser; check Downloads or the browser download list.
About this Instagram video downloader
Focused on public Instagram post videos.
An Instagram video downloader helps you save publicly available videos from Instagram posts by pasting a share link into a browser tool.
This page is for standard video posts. For short-form Reels, open the Reels Downloader; for images, use the Photo Downloader.
Only download videos you own or have permission to keep. Copyright remains with the original creator.
Video downloader details
Scope of this Instagram video tool.
Last updated: July 2026
- Content type
- Public Instagram video posts
- Input
- Public Instagram post URL
- Typical output
- Video file when exposed (often MP4)
- Login
- Not required
- Private posts
- Not supported
- Quality
- Source-dependent; shown as detected options
More Instagram tools
Open another downloader for a different content type.
Instagram Video Downloader FAQ
Questions about saving public Instagram videos.
How do I download an Instagram video without an app?
Copy the public post link, paste it here, and choose an available video download option.
Can I download videos from private accounts?
No. Only publicly accessible Instagram videos are supported.
Is login required?
No. We never ask for Instagram credentials.
What format will I get?
When Instagram exposes a video stream, downloads are typically video files such as MP4 — we show what is detected.
Can carousel posts include videos?
If a public carousel includes video items, those items may appear as separate download options.
Where do files save on Android?
Usually in Downloads or your browser’s download list, then Gallery.
Is this different from the Reels downloader?
Yes. Use this page for standard video posts; use the Reels page for Reel links.
Is it legal to save Instagram videos?
Only save content you own or have permission to keep. Do not redistribute without rights.
Download a public Instagram video
Paste a public post link above and save an available video option.
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