Instagram Video Downloader
Temporarily unavailablePaste a public Instagram Reel or video post link and we'll recognise it. Right now Instagram blocks reading almost every video without a signed-in session, so downloads are unavailable. The reason is explained below.
This downloader is temporarily unavailable
A preference, not a promise. We select the closest match to this from whatever the link genuinely offers once it's analyzed.
Instagram links are recognised, but they can't be downloaded at the moment. Stories and private accounts are never supported.
How to Download Instagram Videos
- 1
Open the Reel or post on Instagram
Find the public video in the Instagram app or at instagram.com.
- 2
Copy the link
Tap the three-dot menu, then Copy Link.
- 3
Paste it above
You'll see a message that Instagram downloads are unavailable. If Instagram changes this, the same steps will work.
Supported Instagram Content
- Public Reels
- Public video posts
Not Supported
- Private accounts
- Stories
- Content requiring login
Available Video Quality
No quality options are offered for Instagram right now. If downloads return, options will reflect whatever Instagram provides for that specific post.
Download Instagram Videos on Android
Open the link in Chrome and paste it above. If Instagram becomes available, downloads save to your device's Downloads folder.
Download Instagram Videos on iPhone
Open this page in Safari and paste the link. If Instagram becomes available, Safari will prompt you to save the file to your Files app.
Common Problems
Downloader shows "temporarily unavailable"
Instagram now asks for a signed-in session to serve video data, even for public Reels. We tested public Reel and post links and each one was refused. We don't ask for your Instagram login to work around that, so downloads are unavailable rather than unreliable or fake.
Private account content
Only public posts can ever be supported here. Private account content will not work.
Stories
Instagram Stories are not supported due to their temporary, access-restricted nature.
Related Tools
For the full background, read the Instagram video download guide.
Instagram Downloader FAQs
Why can't I download Instagram videos here?
Instagram requires a signed-in session to serve video data, and every public Reel and post we tested was refused without one. We won't ask users for their Instagram login, so we can't offer these downloads until there is a reliable, compliant way to do it.
Will Instagram downloads come back?
Only if Instagram stops requiring a sign-in. This page will say so, and the tool will start working here automatically.
Can you download private Instagram content?
No. Only public content is ever supported, now or in the future.
Download another Instagram video
A preference, not a promise. We select the closest match to this from whatever the link genuinely offers once it's analyzed.