Instagram Video Downloader: Official Ways to Save Videos
The safest Instagram video saver is already in the Instagram app. Here's how to save an Instagram video the official way, on any device, without a risky video downloader online.
Quick answer
- Public reel: tap Share, then Download.
- Your own videos: “Download your information” in Accounts Center.
- No Download button? Save it to a Collection or ask the creator.
Download a video
Instagram video download: which kind of video is it?
The official method depends on where the video lives.
| The video is… | Official way to save it |
|---|---|
| A reel (public account) | Tap Share, then Download, if the creator allows it |
| A video in someone's feed | Most new videos are posted as reels, so look for Download under Share. If it isn't there, save it to a Collection or ask the creator |
| Your own video or reel | Use “Download your information” for a copy of everything you've posted |
| A live video | Not while it's live. If the creator shares the replay as a reel, save that |
| A story video | No official way for other people's stories. Your own: turn on story saving |
How to save an Instagram video on each device
iPhone or iPad
- Open the reel in the Instagram app.
- Tap the paper-plane (Share) icon, then “Download”.
- The video is saved to your Photos app.
Android
- Open the reel in the Instagram app.
- Tap the paper-plane (Share) icon, then “Download”.
- The video is saved to your Gallery or Google Photos.
Windows or Mac
- The Download button may not show on instagram.com.
- Save the reel on your phone, then move it to your computer.
- For your own videos, request “Download your information” from any device.
Looking for an Instagram MP4 or HD downloader?
Videos saved with Instagram's Download button are regular video files that play on any phone or computer. You don't need a separate Instagram MP4 downloader to get a playable file.
Sites that sell themselves as an Instagram HD downloader can't add detail that isn't there. Instagram decides the quality, and no tool can make a video sharper than what the creator uploaded.
Problems saving a video? Try this
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| There's no Download option | The creator may have turned downloads off, the account may be private or a teen account, or the video is older than the feature. Save it to a Collection instead. |
| The saved video has no sound | Videos with licensed music may be saved without audio. The music belongs to the artist, not the creator. |
| There's a watermark on the video | Instagram adds it to credit the creator. Leave it on, especially if you share the video anywhere. |
| I can't find the saved video | Check Photos (iPhone) or Gallery (Android). On some phones it's in an “Instagram” album. |
Save videos responsibly
Keep saved videos for yourself. Ask before you re-post or edit someone else's video, and credit them. Rights holders can reach us through our DMCA page.
More on reels: Instagram Reels Downloader. All content types: Instagram Downloader. Only want to watch? Use our Instagram Viewer.
Instagram video downloader FAQ
Is there an official Instagram video downloader?
Yes, for reels. On a public reel, tap Share and then Download. The video is saved to your phone with an Instagram watermark.
Can I download Instagram videos in HD?
Instagram decides the quality of the saved file. No website can make a video sharper than what the creator uploaded.
Can I remove the watermark?
We don't recommend it. The watermark credits the creator, and removing it from someone else's video can go against their rights.
Can I save Instagram videos on a computer?
The Download button may not show on instagram.com. Save the reel on your phone and move it to your computer, or use a data export for your own videos.
How do I download my own Instagram videos?
Use “Download your information” in Accounts Center. Instagram prepares a file with the videos and other content you've shared.
Why do some videos not have a Download button?
Creators can turn downloads off, and the button doesn't appear for private accounts, teen accounts, or some older videos.