Instagram Guides•4 min read•Updated: Aug 31, 2026

How to Download Instagram Videos & Reels

Instagram Reels and video posts showcase some of the internet’s most creative cooking recipes, fitness workouts, comedy skits, and travel inspiration.

If you want to save public Instagram videos to your phone or computer without annoying watermarks or installing third-party apps, this tutorial shows you how.

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Quick Answer

To download an Instagram video or Reel, tap the three dots or Share icon on the Instagram post, select "Copy Link", open AnyVideoDownloader’s Instagram Downloader tool, paste the URL, and tap Download to save the clean MP4 video to your device.

How to Copy an Instagram Video Link

On mobile: Open Instagram, find the Reel or video, tap the paper airplane / Share button, and tap "Copy Link".

On desktop: Click the three dots in the top-right of the post or copy the URL directly from your browser address bar.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Download

Follow these simple steps with our Instagram Downloader:

11. Copy the URL of the public Instagram video or Reel.
22. Paste the link into our downloader below.
33. Click Download to generate the high-definition MP4 file.
44. Save the video file to your phone gallery or computer storage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about how to download instagram videos & reels

Can I download Instagram Reels without a watermark?▾

Yes! Our tool fetches the clean original MP4 video stream without adding any logos or watermarks.

Do I need to provide my Instagram password?▾

No. You never need to log in or share account details. The tool works on all public Instagram posts.

Can I download private Instagram posts?▾

No. For privacy and platform compliance, our tool only processes public posts.

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