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Step 1
Open the Instagram post or Reel and tap the share icon.
Instagram Video, Reel & Photo Downloader
No loginWorks on phone and desktopPublic links only
Download public Instagram reels, videos, photos, and carousel posts online. Paste an Instagram link and save available media in your browser without installing an app.
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Paste a public link, choose a format, then save it locally.
Private, expired, or region-limited posts may not be available.
Paste a public link, choose a format, then save it locally.
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How to download Instagram reels, videos, and photos
A simple guide to download videos using Easydown
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Step 2
Choose Copy link, then paste the public URL into Easydown.
Copy link
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Step 3
Select the available video or photo files and save them in your browser.
More Instagram download scenarios
The most common download tasks are grouped below so you can jump straight to the part that matches your situation.
Download Instagram Reels and video posts
Paste a public Instagram Reel or video post URL and Easydown will look for the direct MP4 file. This covers the common Instagram reel downloader and video saver workflow without installing an app.
Save Instagram photos and carousel posts
Instagram is not only video. Public photo posts and multi-image carousel posts can also expose downloadable image files, so this page can handle both single-photo and gallery-style searches.
Why an Instagram link may fail
Private accounts, deleted posts, expired links, and region-limited media may not load. Reopen the original post, copy the full public URL again, and make sure it is a post, Reel, or TV link rather than a profile page.
Capability evidence
Instagram support, checked against the current parser
This section is generated from the same URL and response contract used by the web downloader, REST API, and MCP tool. It records observable behavior without publishing a creator name, post ID, screenshot, or temporary media URL.
Reviewed 24 August 2026Accepted public URL patterns
- instagram.com/p/{code}
- instagram.com/reel/{code}
- instagram.com/reels/{code}
- instagram.com/tv/{code}
- instagram.com/{user}/p/{code}
- and 5 more documented patterns
Fields shown when the source returns them
- images[] — original image or carousel candidates when available
- videos[] — downloadable video candidates and available quality fields
- Common metadata: title and cover when exposed; video quality, dimensions, duration, codec, or audio behavior only when returned by the source parser.
Review method
A public URL pattern was entered in the browser flow. URL detection and the current response contract were checked; a complete media result can still depend on human verification, source availability, region, and an unexpired post.
Known failure cases
Profiles, Highlights, Explore pages, direct messages, private posts, login-only media, and expired Stories are not supported.
What this page helps with: Instagram
Use this page for public links that you can open in a browser. The exact result depends on what the source platform exposes for that post.
Supported link types
Public Reels, video, photo and carousel posts, active Stories, embeds, and Instagram share links.
Copy link workflow
Open the original public post, copy the full share URL, paste it into Easydown, then choose from the files that appear in the result panel.
Result formats
Video and image results are listed separately when the public post exposes multiple media files.
When parsing may fail
Private accounts, expired Stories or shares, profile pages, or login-only content may not be available.
Privacy and responsible use
Easydown is designed for quick browser-based parsing of public links. Save content only when you have the right to use it, and follow the rules of the original platform and local law.
Easydown
The page hints, FAQ, and result panel are designed to make file type, audio availability, and common failure reasons easier to understand.
Instagram download questions
Can I download Instagram Reels?
Yes. Public Reels can be parsed when Instagram exposes a downloadable video file. Paste the Reel URL and choose the video result.
Can I download Instagram carousel photos?
Yes. Public photo posts and carousel posts can show multiple image files in the result panel.
Do I need to log in to Instagram?
No. Easydown does not ask for your Instagram account. Only public posts that can be reached by link are supported.
Can I download private Instagram posts?
No. Private, deleted, expired, or region-restricted posts may not be available. Copy a public post, Reel, or TV link instead.
Does Instagram download work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Copy the Instagram share link, paste it into Easydown in your mobile browser, and save the files from the result panel.
Why is my Instagram link not working?
The link may point to a profile page, private content, an expired share URL, or media that is not available in your region. Re-copy the full post or Reel URL and try again.