Instagram Video Downloader

Paste an Instagram Reel or video link to preview it with Instagram's own embed and see the authorized ways to save it. If you posted it, you can save or export it from your account.

Only download content you own or have clear permission to use. My AI Forge is an independent publication and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Instagram or Meta. This page never extracts or hosts video files.

Save a Reel or video you posted

Open the Reel or post in the Instagram app.
Tap the three-dot menu.
Choose Save to device or Download (available on many of your own Reels and posts).

Export all your Instagram content

In Instagram, go to your profile, open the menu and tap Accounts Center.
Choose Your information and permissions, then Download your information.
Select your Instagram account and the content you want, then pick a format and date range.
Instagram notifies you when the file is ready to download.

Official guide: Download a copy of your Instagram information (Instagram Help)

Videos you don't own

Instagram doesn't allow other people's videos to be downloaded as files outside its app. You can save a post to a private collection with the bookmark icon, share it, or embed public posts on your site. To reuse someone else's video, ask the creator for permission and the original file.

FAQ

Can this page download any Instagram Reel?

No. Instagram doesn't offer an authorized way for third-party sites to download other people's videos, so this page never extracts video files. It previews public posts using Instagram's own embed and explains the official ways to save your content.

How do I save a Reel I posted?

Open the Reel in the Instagram app, tap the three-dot menu and choose Save to device or Download, where available. To get everything at once, request a download of your information from Accounts Center.

Do you need my Instagram password?

Never. This page doesn't ask you to sign in, and you should never give your password to a downloader site.

Why won't a private account's video show?

Private posts can only be seen by approved followers inside Instagram. This page doesn't bypass that.

Is this an official Instagram tool?

No. My AI Forge is independent and is not affiliated with Instagram or Meta.