How to Download Instagram Videos

Whether it's a post, a Reel, or an IGTV clip, downloading an Instagram video comes down to the same three steps. Here's exactly how to do it, and what actually determines the quality you end up with.

Step 1: Copy the video link

Open the video in the Instagram app or on instagram.com, tap the paper-plane share icon, and select "Copy Link." This works the same for regular posts, Reels, and IGTV.

Step 2: Paste it into a downloader

Paste the link into the Video Downloader. A tool that asks for your Instagram login at this step isn't necessary — public videos don't require it.

Step 3: Download the file

Tap Download and the video saves directly to your device — no separate app, no account creation, no extra steps.

Does the quality stay the same?

Instagram compresses video on upload, capping out around 1080p. A downloader that fetches the original file — rather than re-encoding it — preserves everything Instagram actually stored. See the video quality guide for more detail on what controls this.

Works on any device

Since the process runs in a browser, it works identically on a phone, tablet, or computer — see the PC download guide if you're on a desktop.

Conclusion

That's how to download a video from Instagram — copy the link, paste it into InstaLoadr, and download. The entire process, with the original quality intact every time.