Browser extension

Instagram Video Downloader

Save Instagram Reels, Stories, and post videos as MP4 files using a browser extension that processes everything locally on your device.

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Easy one-click downloads

Privacy-friendly

No ads or watermarks

Regular updates

Supports Instagram Reels, Stories, and video posts

Saves content as standard MP4 files

Processes all media locally on your machine

No external converter services needed

Works directly within your Instagram browsing session

About Instagram Video Downloader

Instagram Video Downloader is a browser extension designed to help you save Instagram video content -- including Reels, Stories, and post videos -- directly to your computer.

Browse Instagram as usual. When you encounter a video you want to keep, the extension provides a download option. Select it and the MP4 file saves to your Downloads folder.

All media processing runs within your browser. No video content is uploaded to external servers and no login credentials are shared.

Walkthrough

How it Works

No command line, no screen recording, and no extra workflow outside your browser.

Install the extension

Add Instagram Video Downloader to your preferred desktop browser.

Open Instagram

Navigate to a Instagram page containing the video you want to save.

Choose a detected file

Select from the media files the extension has identified on the current page.

Save locally

The video saves directly as an MP4 on your device without any server involvement.

Features

Everything it does

Core capabilities included in the downloader experience.

Multi-format Instagram support
Detects video in Reels, Stories, and standard posts across the Instagram interface.
Universal MP4 output
All downloads save as MP4 files, playable on every device without additional conversion.
No converter websites
Save Instagram videos without leaving your browser or pasting URLs into external tools.
Privacy-first approach
Videos are processed and saved locally. No media or credentials pass through remote servers.
Seamless integration
The extension integrates with your Instagram browsing flow without disrupting the experience.
Organized saves
Downloaded files use descriptive names making it easy to find specific content later.

Compatibility

Works where you work

Available on major desktop browsers and operating systems used in day-to-day workflows.

Browsers

ChromeEdgeFirefoxBraveOperaWhaleYandex

Operating Systems

WindowsmacOSLinux

Supported Content

Instagram ReelsInstagram StoriesInstagram post videos

Not Supported

Safari and mobile browsersContent you cannot already accessBypassing site restrictions or account controls

Downloads

Choose your browser

Pick the browser build you need. When a direct GitHub release is available, you can grab the ZIP there.

Browser Extension

Desktop extension

Install Instagram Video Downloader for supported desktop browsers.

Get Instagram Video Downloader

We recommend using the ZIP version from the GitHub release when available. It lets us ship the most complete build, including features that browser stores do not always allow.

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