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Open Instagram
Go to the Instagram page with the content you want to save and let it load normally in your browser.
Instagram Downloader
Save Instagram videos to your computer and watch them anytime, even without an internet connection.
Browser extension
Current-page workflow
Browser downloads
40,000+ SERP Apps users
Instagram Downloader is an independent product not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram or any subsidiaries or affiliates. All trademarks are property of their respective owners and use of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement.
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Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux
Email support, answered by the people who built it
About Instagram Downloader
Save Instagram videos directly to your computer so you can watch them offline whenever you want. The extension works with posts, Reels, IGTV, and Story pages. Just let the video play in your browser, and the tool will detect the available source.
You can organize your saved media in a dedicated Instagram folder with title-based file names. That makes it easy to find and recognize each video later. The process is straightforward and keeps everything neatly stored on your device.
When you need to review creator content, research material, or social media references offline, your saved videos are ready to go. No separate download sites are required. Everything happens right in your browser, with visible downloads so you can track progress.
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Trusted at scale
Trusted by 40k+ SERP Apps users.
Private & local
Private downloads. No ads or tracking.
One connected library
Part of the SERP Apps Extensions Library.
How It Works
Download in 3 clear steps
Open the page, let the extension detect what is available, and save the file to your computer.
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Detect the file
Open the extension so it can find the available content source and show the save options for the current page.
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Save to your computer
Choose the available quality or file option and save the finished file directly to your device.
Happy Users
Recent customer feedback
Short, practical feedback from people using Instagram Downloader in real workflows.
Worked on post
Worked on the Instagram video post I opened in my browser. I saved it for offline viewing and found it later in the Instagram folder.
Dana M.
2025-09-21
Easy to find
I used it to save one of my own clips before editing it elsewhere. The download was easy to locate because it stayed in its own folder.
Priya S.
2025-09-24
Good for travel
Helpful for keeping a reel available when I am traveling. The page had to load first, then the save was simple.
Chris A.
2025-09-28
These comments and ratings were collected during our July 2026 customer survey and reviewed against support records before publication.
Features
Everything it does
Core capabilities included in Instagram Downloader.
Snag Instagram clips while you browse and keep them on your machine.
Hit the in-page button to start capturing the video you are watching.
Access the tool conveniently through the extension's toolbar popup.
Tackle a single video download at a time for a smooth, uninterrupted session.
Relies on your browser’s own download manager to handle the file transfer.
Monitor the transfer status within the browser's standard download list.
Organizes saved media into a dedicated Instagram folder automatically.
Relies on the same video source that Instagram uses for playback.
Delivers a complete local video file ready for your collection.
Open finished downloads directly from your browser's downloads folder.
Keep your favorite clips stored locally for convenient repeat viewing.
Remain on the Instagram page while the download completes in the background.
Compatibility
Works where you work
Available on major desktop browsers and operating systems used in day-to-day workflows.
Works With
Instagram video pagesDesktop browsers with extension supportVideos available to your current browser sessionPages that provide a usable video sourceWindows, macOS, and Linux
Not Designed For
Mobile browsersSafariDRM-encrypted or protected streamsRemoved or unavailable videosBulk crawling or gallery scrapingPrivate, paid, regional, age-gated, or otherwise unavailable pages
Downloads
Choose your browser
Pick the browser build you need. When a direct GitHub release is available, you can grab the ZIP there.
Chrome
Open the main product page to get the Chrome build while direct release links are being added.
Firefox
Firefox support is in progress and will be enabled soon.
Coming soon
Edge
Open the main product page to get the Edge build while direct release links are being added.
Opera
Open the main product page to get the Opera build while direct release links are being added.
Brave
Open the main product page to get the Brave build while direct release links are being added.
Whale
Open the main product page to get the Whale build while direct release links are being added.
Yandex
Open the main product page to get the Yandex build while direct release links are being added.
Install from GitHub releases or your user dashboard. ZIP builds include the full desktop extension.
Transparency
Extension permissions explained
Every requested permission and the job it performs inside the extension.
Saves Instagram video files through the browser download flow.
Checks the selected Instagram tab after the user starts the workflow.
Stores activation, trial, and local preference state.
Shows download status messages.
Adds the configured Instagram Video browser context-menu download action.
Coordinates popup, background, and page messaging for the selected browser tab.
Injects lightweight Instagram page checks and player controls when the extension is used.
Runs video options processing in an offscreen document so downloads can finish in the browser.
Applies configured request rules needed for video options and host workflows.
Supports the Instagram extension workflow.
Allows video detection on Instagram pages and related host patterns.
FAQ
Common questions
Open the video page on Instagram and let it play. Then click the in-page download button or use the extension toolbar popup to save the video.
Know Before You Buy
What it cannot do
Better to know the boundaries up front than find out after checkout.
The source page must expose a saveable video option
You must already be able to view the video in your browser
Playback may be required before the extension can detect the active source
Quality options depend on what the current player or host provides
One active video page or download per tab is recommended
Keep the source tab open until the download finishes
Safari and mobile browsers are not supported
Logins, age gates, paid access, regional availability, protected streams, removed media, unavailable media, and site permissions may prevent saving
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Instagram Downloader
Keep videos for personal viewing later
Simple workflow: play the video and use the save option
Save the available Instagram video through the extension without a separate download site
Organize saved Instagram media in a dedicated folder with recognizable file names
Review creator, research, or social media reference material when you are offline
Instagram Downloader is an independent product not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram or any subsidiaries or affiliates. All trademarks are property of their respective owners and use of them does not imply affiliation or endorsement.