Instagram downloader
Our free Instagram downloader saves public Reels, video posts, and IGTV clips as clean MP4 files in their original 1080x1920 quality. Audio-only MP3 is one click away. No browser extensions, no watermarks, no camera-roll workarounds.
This free Instagram downloader lets you download Instagram videos, Reels, and posts without screen-recording or hunting for a hidden save button. Paste any public /reel/, /p/, or /tv/ URL and the fetcher pulls the raw MP4 Instagram serves to its own player, so a 1080x1920 Reel stays 1080x1920 with zero UI overlay and no re-encoding step in the middle.
The same input box handles Reels, carousel video posts, and IGTV, so you never have to guess which Instagram downloader supports which format.
If you only want the trending audio from a Reel, flip to MP3 320 kbps and the fetcher extracts a clean sound-only file you can reuse in your own edits.
Key takeaway: Copy the Reel or post link from the Share menu, paste it here, and pick MP4 720p for most Reels or MP4 1080p for high-quality creator content.
Why use our free Instagram downloader
Original resolution, no screen recording
Screen recording a Reel gives you a lower-quality copy with UI elements baked in. We pull the source MP4 directly, so a 1080x1920 Reel stays 1080x1920 with zero UI overlay.
Works for Reels, posts, and IGTV
The same URL box handles /reel/ links, /p/ video posts, and /tv/ IGTV URLs. One tool, every public Instagram video type, no need to guess which downloader to use.
Extract the audio from any Reel
Select MP3 320 kbps to pull the sound out of any Reel. Handy when you want to save a trending audio clip or pull a voiceover for your own edit.
Organized and searchable in your library
Every download lands in your FileFactory library with the creator handle and caption preserved, so finding that one Reel you saved last month takes seconds instead of scrolling through a camera roll.
How to download Instagram videos, Reels, and posts
Copy the Instagram URL
On mobile, tap the three dots on a Reel or post and choose Copy Link. On desktop, copy the URL from your browser's address bar. Both /reel/, /p/, and /tv/ links work.
Pick your format
MP4 720p is the sensible default and comes out around 2-3 MB for a 30-second Reel. Go MP4 1080p for polished creator content, or MP3 320 kbps if you only want the audio.
Sign in to save it
A free FileFactory account is required to download the file. Signup takes 10 seconds, and the video lands in your library where you can stream or export it to any device.
Pro tip: For carousels with multiple videos, Instagram exposes the first video at the /p/ URL. To grab a specific slide from a carousel, swipe to it in the app before copying the share link, since the URL will include the slide index.
Instagram re-encodes everything on upload, so the ceiling is whatever Instagram actually served out. Expect 1080x1920 vertical at roughly 2-3 Mbps for Reels, and 1080p square or 16:9 for older feed posts. We pass the bytes through untouched, which means the fetched file is identical to what Instagram plays in the app.
Instagram downloader FAQ
- Is the Instagram downloader free?
- Yes. Free accounts get a daily allowance of fetches that covers most personal use. Premium and Lifetime members get a higher cap plus access to 4K and lossless audio formats where the source supports them.
- Do I need an account?
- You need a free FileFactory account to save the file to your library. Creating one takes 10 seconds, no credit card required.
- Can I download private Instagram accounts?
- No. Only content on public accounts is supported. Private profiles, close-friends stories, and direct messages are all off-limits because the tool only sees what any logged-out visitor can see.
- Does Instagram allow this?
- Instagram's Terms of Use restrict downloading or scraping content outside their official features. Use this for your own posts or for personal, non-commercial use of public content. You are responsible for respecting creator rights.
- What quality will I get?
- Whatever Instagram itself serves. For Reels, that is typically 1080x1920 vertical at 2-3 Mbps. For older feed posts it might be 720p square. We never re-encode, so the fetched file is identical to what plays in the Instagram app.
- Does it work for Stories?
- Only public stories from accounts that have Story downloading available through the public page. Private accounts and expired stories cannot be fetched.
- Is there a length limit?
- Instagram's own limits apply: 90 seconds for Reels, up to 60 minutes for IGTV. Free accounts cap fetches at 60 minutes total, Premium raises that to 8 hours, and Lifetime has no cap.
- Can I download full carousel posts?
- The tool fetches the specific slide the URL points at. For multi-video carousels, swipe to the slide you want in the Instagram app before copying the share link so the URL points to the right one.
Instagram is owned by Meta and its Terms of Use restrict downloading or scraping content outside their official features. Use this tool for your own content, or for personal, non-commercial use of publicly posted content. Do not use it to repost another creator's work without credit and permission, and do not attempt to access private accounts.