Instagram Video Downloader
Download accessible public Instagram Reels and video posts by link with PixaTok. Copy the Reel or post URL, paste it above and choose an available video format. No Instagram password is needed; private or login-restricted posts may not be accessible.
Free · No sign-up · Public links only · Instagram links
- MP4 when available
- Public Reels
- Video posts
- Quality varies by source
Download options
Download Instagram videos by link
Reels and video posts
Look up formats from the exact public Reel or video post link. Availability varies from post to post.
Check quality before saving
Review the returned resolution and format. Downloads cannot improve on the rendition available from Instagram.
Download from your phone
Copy a link in Instagram and paste it into your browser. Your browser controls where the finished file is saved.
No Instagram password needed
Use accessible public links. This tool does not sign in to your account or unlock private posts.
Step by step
How do you download Instagram videos?
Copy the Reel or post link
Open the Instagram Reel or video post and copy its link from the share menu or your browser address bar.
Check the available video formats
Paste the instagram.com link above and click Check formats. Confirm the preview is the clip you intend to download.
Save the selected video
Choose a returned format and click Download. Wait for preparation, then use your browser’s download or save prompt.
Good to know
Which Instagram video links work?
An Instagram Reel link opens one short video, while a feed post may contain a video or a mix of media. Start with the exact Reel or post rather than a profile URL. PixaTok looks for compatible video formats on the accessible page; it does not promise every item in a carousel, a profile archive or private Stories. For a mixed post, confirm the returned title and preview before saving.
A downloadable file reflects a rendition Instagram makes accessible, which can differ from the creator’s original upload. Check the listed resolution and extension. PixaTok does not add its own branding to videos, but text, logos or watermarks already in the source can remain. Public visibility does not grant permission to reuse a Reel; check the creator’s permission or license before sharing or editing it.
FAQ
Instagram downloader questions
Copy the public Reel’s link, paste it into PixaTok and click Check formats. Select an available format and click Download. The Reel must expose compatible media that the service can access.
PixaTok does not add its own watermark. A downloaded video may still include branding, usernames or text already present in the source. This downloader does not remove watermarks embedded in a video.
No. PixaTok does not use your Instagram login to access private accounts, close-friends content or direct messages. Even a public-looking post may be unavailable if Instagram requires a session to view its media.
PixaTok does not guarantee every video in a carousel. Paste the post link and check which video and formats are returned. The tool is designed around one resolved video, rather than a bulk download of every carousel item.
Yes, if the Reel resolves and your mobile browser supports the download. The file may appear in Downloads or Files first; saving it to Photos or Gallery is a separate step that depends on your phone and the file format.
The link may point to a removed, private or restricted post, or Instagram may not expose compatible media. Copy the exact Reel URL, confirm it opens publicly and read the displayed error. A busy service or request limit can also prevent a download.