Copy the link
In Instagram, open the media, tap the paper-plane Share icon and choose Copy link.
How to download Instagram videos, Reels, stories & photos
A plain-English walkthrough of the IGLink method, plus device tips and common fixes.
Download Instagram media in 3 easy steps
No app installs. No account. Just copy, paste and save.
Paste into IGLink
Come back to this page, paste the URL into the box and tap Download.
Save the file
Pick MP4, JPG or MP3 from the result list. The file downloads straight to your device.
How to download specific Instagram formats
How to download Instagram video & photo on any device
The same three steps work on phones and computers.
iPhone (iOS)
Open the Instagram app, tap Share → Copy Link, switch to Safari, paste into IGLink and tap Download. Use Share → Save Video / Save Image to put the file in Photos.
Android
Copy the link from Instagram, open Chrome, paste it here and download. Files land in your Downloads folder and appear in Gallery or Files.
PC / Mac
Copy the link from instagram.com or the desktop app, paste it into IGLink in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari, then save the file to your computer.
Common issues & how to fix them
“This account is private”
IGLink only works with public posts. Ask the owner to make the post public, or save from an account you can already view while logged into Instagram yourself.
Video plays instead of downloading
On iPhone, long-press the Download button and choose Download Linked File, or tap Share → Save Video after opening the file.
Invalid URL / media not found
Check the link is complete, the post still exists, and it is not age-restricted or deleted.
Reel has no sound
Some source files are muted. Try another Reel, or use the Audio tool when the video track includes AAC audio.