The fastest way to download Instagram videos
NotionDown is the Instagram Video Downloader built for speed. Paste any Instagram video URL — feed post, reel, IGTV episode — and NotionDown returns the original MP4 file in seconds. There is no watermark, no re-encoding, and no quality loss. The MP4 you save is the exact file Instagram itself serves to the mobile app.
Unlike screen recording or the Instagram in-app Save button, the NotionDown Instagram Video Downloader gives you the actual file. You can play it offline, edit it in any video editor, share it via AirDrop or messaging apps, or archive it long-term. Once the file is on your device, it is permanently yours.
The NotionDown Instagram Video Downloader works on every device — iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac, Windows, and Chromebook. No app to install, no browser extension to enable. Open NotionDown in your browser, paste an Instagram URL, and tap Download.
Everything the NotionDown Instagram Video Downloader gives you
Original MP4, zero watermark
Every Instagram video you save through NotionDown comes down as a clean MP4 with no watermark stamped on top and no logo added. It is the exact source file Instagram serves to its own app, so the resolution, bitrate and audio stay untouched.
Feed videos, Reels and IGTV in one tool
You do not need a separate app for each format. The Instagram Video Downloader handles standard feed videos, vertical Reels and long IGTV episodes from a single paste box, and it detects the type automatically.
No login, no personal data
NotionDown never asks you to sign in to Instagram and never stores the links you paste. You stay completely anonymous while you download Instagram videos, and nothing is tied back to your identity.
How to download Instagram videos with NotionDown
Saving an Instagram video to your phone or computer takes about ten seconds from start to finish.
- Open Instagram, find the video, Reel or IGTV you want, tap the three dots above it and choose Copy Link.
- Come back to NotionDown and paste the Instagram link into the search box at the top of the page.
- Press Download. NotionDown reads the post and shows the video with the available quality options in a second or two.
- Tap Download Video under the file and the MP4 is saved straight to your device, ready to watch offline.
HD and 4K quality, exactly as Instagram stored it
The NotionDown Instagram Video Downloader always fetches the highest quality version Instagram makes available for a post, up to full HD 1080p and 4K where the creator uploaded it. There is no downscaling and no second round of compression added by us.
Because the file is the original MP4, the frame rate, colour and sound match the source. That matters if you plan to re-edit the clip, play it on a big screen, or archive it for the long term instead of relying on a temporary Instagram bookmark.
What people use the Instagram Video Downloader for
A few of the most common reasons people download Instagram videos with NotionDown every day:
- Creators back up their own Reels and feed videos so they keep a master copy if a post is ever deleted.
- Marketers collect reference videos and competitor clips for mood boards and campaign decks.
- Editors pull source footage to remix into new content, with permission from the original creator.
- Viewers save funny clips, tutorials, recipes and workouts to watch offline while travelling.
- Teams archive product demos and event highlights before they disappear from the feed.
Download Instagram videos now — free and unlimited
Scroll back to the top, paste an Instagram video link and press Download. The NotionDown Instagram Video Downloader is free, has no daily limit, and works in every browser on every device.
Frequently asked questions
NotionDown is a free Instagram Video Downloader. Paste any public Instagram URL (post, reel, story, IGTV, or carousel) into the search bar and NotionDown returns the original media file for you to save to your device. There is no login, no email, no app to install.
Step 1: Paste the Instagram URL into the input box and press the Download button. Step 2: Photo and Video you want to download will appear, click Download Photo or Download Video button under a photo or video, then the file will be saved to your device. (NotionDown works on all devices PC, Mac, Android, iOS.)
For iPhone, you need to use Safari browser on iOS 13 or get Documents by Readdle app from the App Store and go to NotionDown then Paste the Instagram URL into the input box and Download.
Copy the Instagram link, open NotionDown, paste the copied URL into the input box, then tap Download. The file saves to your phone's Downloads folder automatically.
Yes. Copy the Story URL (open the story → tap the three dots → Copy link). Paste it into NotionDown and tap Download. Stories save as MP4 (video) or JPEG (photo).
Unfortunately, Instagram does not allow you to download any content. You can go to NotionDown website and follow the instructions to download any content on Instagram.
NotionDown is a free Instagram Video Downloader. You can download any Instagram content (Videos, Photos, Reels, Story, IGTV) without any feature limitation.
Please check the "Downloads" folder in your phone or the "download history" section of your browser.