Have you been wanting to learn the best way to download Instagram videos on any device? Well, look no further because, in the following article, we will cover just that. You’ll learn about our number one pick for downloading Instagram videos with an app, as well as our favorite non-software solution for downloading videos. By following the simple steps outlined in our article below you can start saving your coveted Instagram videos today.
So what can you do when you come across an Instagram video or IGTV post that you don’t have the time to watch in full? Or, maybe you come across an Instagram post that you find so useful that you want to save it for later.
Unfortunately, Instagram doesn’t allow you to download Instagram videos directly through their app. To accomplish this, you will need to either install third-party software or use an online tool. In this article, we will cover two ways to download Instagram videos to your mobile device.
Instagram Downloader App for Android
As I previously said, the Instagram app doesn’t natively support the download of Instagram content through the app. You’ll need to install a third-party app from the Google Play store. While there are many apps to choose from, the one that I found is the simplest to use, and the least annoying is the app “InsTake Downloader”.
- To get started, head over to the Google Play store and search for the “InsTake Downloader”. Click on the first result and install the app on your smartphone.
- Once the app is installed, open Instagram’s official app and find the video that you want to save. Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the app and copy the link.
- Open the InsTake app and paste the link into the by clicking the “Pate Link” button and wait for the video to download. Click on the “Downloads” button to view where the file was saved.
Instagram Downloader Shortcut for iOS
For iOS users, you don’t need an extra app for saving Instagram videos or pictures. For those who don’t know Shortcuts, it is an automation app provided by Apple that can do many things. Downloading Instagram videos is just one out of a million.
Once you have the Shortcuts app, just open this link in Safari to get the An Ins Downloader shortcut. Due to the recent Instagram update, you cannot view a public post without logging in, so most of the Instagram Downloader shortcuts, if not all, no longer work. I copied a script from Github and created this shortcut. You can use it to download any post images and videos including those from private accounts.
However, it only works on Safari. You need to log in to your Instagram account on Safari and then run this shortcut. It will add a Download button to any Instagram post.
Sometimes, the Download button does not respond. In that case, you can click the button next to it. It will open a new page with the Instagram photo or video. In the new tab, you can tap Share to save it to Files or Photo Library.
However, this one does not works for stories. If you need to download Instagram stories, you can check our 10 Instagram shortcuts post. The Instagram Story Viewer shortcut allows you to download and view Instagram stories anonymously.
Instagram Online Downloader
While the app version works well, it does come with a potential risk. In the past, third-party software has been known to contain malicious software that can infect your device. The app also has a few annoying ads like all the ones we tried had. For this reason, we want to offer our readers a non-software solution for saving Instagram videos.
Web downloaders are a dime a dozen, but after reviewing several of the top downloaders, we found that our favorite is the Instagram video downloader by Instaoffline. This website was explicitly designed for downloading content off Instagram. With it’s straight forward and unique interface, it makes downloading videos and IGTV off Instagram a sinch.
- To get started, head over to the Instagram post that you want to save and copy the post URL to your device’s clipboard.
- Open the Instaoffline website in your favorite browser and paste the link into the box on the homepage and click on the “download” button.
- The page will refresh, and a green download button will appear. Click on the button to save the video file to your device.
What’s great about using the web option is that it works the same across your PC, Tablet, and smartphone. And because it’s running in your browser, you don’t have to worry about your device getting infected with any malicious software. If you’re looking to download private Instagram content Instaoffline also has a downloader for that.
Conclusion
With the amount of video content that is being posted to Instagram daily, I’m almost certain that you will find a use for these tools. Remember to be mindful of potential issues with copyright if you plan on using people’s content for non-personal use.
On a side note, if you’re looking to download videos off TikTok without a watermark be sure to check our tutorial. If you have any questions or suggestions please let us know by leaving a comment below.