Instagram to MP4: Save a Public Video or Reel as an MP4 File
By InstaLoadr Team · Last updated: November 2026
Saves as an MP4 file
Paste the link of a public Instagram video or Reel and save it as an MP4 file. No login, no app, and no watermark added by InstaLoadr.
Three easy steps
Copy the URL
Open Instagram, tap Share, and copy the link to the photo, video, or Reel.
Paste the link
Come back to InstaLoadr, paste the link into the box at the top.
Download
Tap Download and save the original file straight to your device.
Instagram to MP4: What This Page Does
Instagram has no button for saving someone else's video as a file. This page takes the link of a public Instagram video or Reel and gives you the video back as an MP4 file that you can keep on your phone or computer, send to another app or watch offline.
You do not convert anything yourself. Paste the link, tap Download and save the file. It runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install, and for public posts you do not need an Instagram login.
Why MP4?
MP4 is the format Instagram itself uses for video, usually H.264 video with AAC audio. It plays on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac without extra software, and most video editors accept it.
Instagram to MP4 converter or downloader?
People search for both, and the job is the same: you give a link and you get an MP4. InstaLoadr fetches the MP4 that Instagram already serves for the post instead of re-encoding it, so there is no conversion step to wait for.
Instagram Reel to MP4
Public Reels work the same way: copy the Reel link, paste it above and save the MP4. If you only want Reels, the Reels downloader has its own page.
MP4 or MP3?
An MP4 keeps the picture and the sound together. If you only want the sound of a Reel, use the Audio downloader instead, which saves the audio on its own.
If the MP4 will not play
Wait until the download has finished before you open the file, because a half-saved file will not play. On an iPhone the file may land in Files rather than Photos, so use the share sheet to save it to Photos. If a player still refuses it, try VLC, which opens most MP4 files.
Use it on content you may download
Save your own videos or public content you have permission to reuse, and do not repost someone else's work as your own. See our Terms of Service.
Why people use InstaLoadr
Fast downloads
Files start saving in seconds — no queues, no waiting on ads to finish.
Works on every device
Phone, tablet, or desktop — it runs in the browser, no app install needed.
Original quality
Every photo and video saves at the resolution it was posted in — no recompression.
Privacy first
No login, no tracking your account, no saving of the links you paste.
How to Save an Instagram Video as MP4
Follow these steps to turn an Instagram link into an MP4 file:
- Open the video. Open the public Instagram video or Reel you want to save.
- Copy the link. Tap the Share icon, then tap Copy Link.
- Paste the link. Come back to this page and paste the link into the box at the top.
- Tap Download. InstaLoadr finds the MP4 for that post, which usually takes a few seconds.
- Save the file. Save the MP4 to your device. On iPhone, use the share sheet to put it in Photos or Files.
The same steps work on iPhone, Android and desktop.
Where the MP4 goes on your device
iPhone or iPad
- Paste the link in Safari and tap Download.
- Tap Save when the file is ready.
- In the share sheet, choose Save Video (Photos) or Save to Files.
Android
- Paste the link in Chrome and tap Download.
- Tap Save when the file is ready.
- Find the MP4 in your Downloads folder or the Gallery app.
On a computer the file goes to your browser's Downloads folder, and any video player can open it.
Questions
How do I convert Instagram to MP4?
Copy the link of a public Instagram video or Reel, paste it in the box at the top of this page and tap Download. You get an MP4 file, so there is no separate conversion software to install.
Is Instagram to MP4 free?
Yes. InstaLoadr is free to use.
Do I need to log in or install an app?
No. For a public video or Reel you only paste the link. You do not need an Instagram account, a login or an app.
Can I save an Instagram Reel as MP4?
Yes, if the Reel is public. Paste its link in the box above. There is also a dedicated Reels downloader page if you only want Reels.
What is the difference between Instagram to MP4 and Instagram to MP3?
An MP4 keeps the picture and the sound together. An MP3 is sound only. If you only want the audio of a Reel, use the Audio downloader.
Where is my MP4 saved?
On Android it goes to your Downloads folder or the Gallery. On iPhone use the share sheet to save it to Photos or Files. On a computer it goes to your browser's Downloads folder.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It is a website, so it works in the browser on iPhone, Android, iPad and desktop. Nothing needs to be installed.
Can I download from a private account?
No. InstaLoadr only reads public posts, the same way any visitor to the post would see them.
Does the file have a watermark?
InstaLoadr does not add a watermark of its own to the file.
Is it okay to download any video?
Only save your own videos or public content you have permission to reuse. Please do not repost someone else's work as your own. See the Terms of Service for details.