Instagram Video & Reels Downloader
Paste an Instagram Reel or video post link. Download an MP4 ZIP, with optional MP3 audio.
Supported links & examples
Link types: Video posts · Reels Output: Video files in a ZIP
Samples fill the link only. Quality and availability depend on the source.
Free allowance is shared across the five Postly website downloaders. Each video counts once; optional MP3 audio uses no extra credits.
Advanced download options and session help
Download an MP4 file in a ZIP. Watermark removal is not guaranteed. Add session cookies only if Instagram requests them for a video you may download.
Terms of Use
Creator-owned content only. Follow platform terms and copyright law.
This free tool is provided for convenience. You may only download content you own, manage, created, or have explicit permission from the rights holder to use. Some platforms prohibit downloading; check their terms before proceeding.
We do not support unauthorized downloading, copying, redistribution, or infringement. We do not host the media file longer than necessary. Short-lived temp files may be used, and links may expire quickly.
All trademarks and content belong to their respective owners. Use at your own risk.
A free tool by Postly, your AI agents’ social media publishing platform. After downloading, prepare posts with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini through a supported Postly connection. Review your content and approve the schedule in Postly.
Instagram Video Downloader
Use the Instagram video downloader for a Reel or video post you own or have permission to reuse. Paste its original link, review the available formats, and save the video ZIP. MP4 is always included. Select Include MP3 audio for free to add audio to the same ZIP without extra credits.
A vertical Reel can illustrate a product detail or a brief behind-the-scenes moment. Check framing and on-screen text before adapting it to the destination.
How to download Instagram videos
- Copy the original Instagram video post link.
- Paste it into the Postly downloader and confirm your ownership or permission.
- Review available formats, when offered, and start processing.
- Optionally check Include MP3 audio for free. The ZIP still includes every downloaded MP4 video.
- Download the ZIP, review the files, and continue in Postly with your prepared content.
Supported Instagram links and limits
Use instagram.com/reel/…, /reels/…, /p/…, or /tv/… links containing a supported video. Profile pages are not video links; this tool does not promise to export every item in a carousel.
Private, deleted, or restricted media may be unavailable. Follow any session instructions shown in the downloader. Download only content you own or have permission to use, and follow platform terms and copyright law.
Instagram video to MP3 audio
Select Include MP3 audio before downloading. Your ZIP includes the MP4 video and optional MP3 audio, with no extra audio credits. Audio availability depends on the source.
Already have a video file? Convert your video file to MP3.
Instagram downloader questions
- Can I use this as an Instagram Reels downloader?
- Yes, paste a supported Reel link for your own or permitted content. Availability depends on the original post and any access restrictions.
- Can I download every item from an Instagram carousel?
- The tool retrieves supported video media. It does not guarantee a complete carousel export or downloads from private accounts.
- Is the Postly Instagram downloader free?
- You get 20 free video downloads every 30 days, shared across the five Postly website downloaders. Sign in to the Postly dashboard for free, unlimited YouTube video and playlist downloads. Provider and processing safeguards apply. Each playlist video counts individually.
- How can I reuse a downloaded Instagram video with Postly?
- A vertical Reel can illustrate a product detail or a brief behind-the-scenes moment. Check framing and on-screen text before adapting it to the destination. Use Postly to create, repurpose, schedule, and publish social content. Prepare media for the formats supported by the destination before uploading.
- What Instagram videos am I permitted to download?
- Only download videos you own, manage, created, or have explicit permission to retrieve and reuse. Follow copyright law and platform terms. Private, age-restricted, region-restricted, deleted, or otherwise unavailable media may not download.
- Can I include free MP3 audio with Instagram videos?
- Yes. Check Include MP3 audio for free before downloading. The ZIP contains MP4 video plus MP3 audio when the source has audio. MP4 is always included. Only videos count toward your website allowance; MP3 files use no extra credits. If audio cannot be prepared, the ZIP includes the MP4 and an explanation.
- Can I download playlists for free in the Postly dashboard?
- Yes. Sign in to Postly and open YouTube Creator to download videos and selected YouTube playlist entries for free, without a monthly download limit. Up to 20 videos per playlist job; provider availability and processing safeguards apply.
Publish with Postly
Your video. Your AI agent. Your next social campaign.
Give ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini a brief for a video you can reuse. Prepare supporting social posts through a supported Postly connection, then review the content, channels, and schedule. Turn one useful asset into a campaign you control.
1. Choose the asset and purpose
Keep permission and source details with the video. Decide whether the next post explains a product, answers a question or introduces an offer.
Choose the asset and purpose2. Review the prepared video
Check framing, audio and captions for the destination you intend to use. Prepare an original caption and review the video before sending it to a publishing queue.
Review the prepared video3. Connect the post to a campaign
Upload the prepared file, choose the connected account and schedule it in Postly. Where supported, prepare the first comment alongside the post.
Connect the post to a campaign
The free downloader works here. Try Postly Pro free for 14 days with a payment card. Assistant connections require API access; setup and plan limits apply.