How to Download Instagram Videos on Android/iPhone/PC

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6 min readAug 9, 2019

As one of the most popular photo and video sharing social networking platforms in the world, with more than 1 million active users per day, Instagram has never stopped improving but continues to bring new features to users. Still, due to copyright and distribution issues, there is no feature that allows users to download photos and videos directly from Instagram to their phones, which is extremely troublesome for those who want to watch their favorite videos over and over again.

Fortunately, there are some third-party Instagram video downloaders designed for this purpose. If you are wondering how to save Instagram videos on Android, iPhone, or PC, keep on reading, this article will explain in detail.

How to Download Instagram Videos on Android

Android users can find a large number of reliable applications to save Instagram videos in the Google Play Store. One of the best apps for this purpose is Video Downloader for Instagram. With a simple and easy to use user interface, the Instagram video download App lets you download or repost photos and videos from Instagram & Vine with just one click. Follow these simple steps to quickly download Instagram videos on Android:

  1. Head to the Google Play Store and get the app downloaded to your phone.
  2. Open Instagram, find the video that you would like to download and tap on the three dots in the upper-right corner, then copy share URL.
  3. Run the Video Downloader for Instagram app and paste the URL in the blank.
  4. Click the Download button to save the video to your gallery.

How to Download Instagram Videos on iPhone

Due to the operating system, the way to save Instagram videos to iPhone is slightly different. It will require a third-party web browsing application with file download capabilities, as well as an online Instagram video downloader. Here we recommend you use the Browser and Documents Manager and BitDownloader. The following are the specific instructions:

  1. First, open Instagram on your iPhone and find the video that you want to download. Then click the three-dot icon in the upper right corner of the video, and select Copy Link from the pop-up box.
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  2. Second, download the Browser and Documents Manager on your iPhone from the App Store.
  1. Third, open the app after installation and you will find an address bar at the top of the browser. Tap on it and enter the following link: bitdownloader.com. It is a free online video downloader that enables you to download videos from Instagram and other websites without any issues.
  2. Fourth, enter the pasted video URL in the blank space, then scroll down and click the Download button to start downloading the video.
  1. Once the download is complete, switch to the “File” tab where you can find all the files you have downloaded. Just click on the dot icon next to the video, and select “Open” from the menu, then click “Save Video”, you can save the Instagram video to the camera roll on your iPhone instantly.

How to Download Instagram Videos on PC

While Instagram’s web version does not allow users to post new posts, it still enables users to log in and view photos and videos online. If you are those who want to save Instagram videos to the computer for a collection, here are three different methods for you.

Method 1. Using 4K Video Downloader

One of the best Instagram video downloaders on the market, 4K Video Downloader can help you save videos from Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Dailymotion, Metacafe, SoundCloud, and 1000+ popular sites. What makes this software distinguished is that it also has built-in video conversion and editing functions, which can meet the needs of users to the greatest extent. The following is how it works:

  1. Download the 4K Video Downloader from the Jihosoft website, and install it on your computer.
  2. Visit instagram.com in your browser and log into your Instagram account. Then find the desired video and tap Copy Link.
  3. Run the Instagram video downloader and click the “+ Paste URL” button in the main interface.
  4. Wait for the program to parse the video link. When successful, a pop-up window will appear where you can custom the video resolution and quality. After selected, tap Download.
  5. Once completed, you can play the video directly or open the video file in the folder.

Also Read: 7 Best Free Methods to Download YouTube Videos.

Method 2. Using DownloadGram

Just as its name implies, DownloadGram is a tool designed specifically for Instagram users. This is an online Instagram video downloader that supports saving videos and photos from Instagram without installing any third-party applications or software. With just a few clicks, you can save your favorite video to your computer quickly. The following are the detailed steps to download Instagram videos to PC:

  1. Copy a video URL from the Instagram website.
  2. Visit downloadgram.com, you will see a simple interface.
  3. Paste the copied link in the specified white box by holding down the Control+V key simultaneously or right-clicking the mouse.
  4. Next, tap Download > Download video, then your video will be downloaded successfully.

Also Read: 8 Best Free Online Facebook Video Downloaders.

Method 3. Using Source Code

To save Instagram videos to the computer, you can also inspect the source code of the video page and extract the download link from there. Here is how you can do that:

  1. Log in to your account on the official website of Instagram.
  2. Find the video you want to download, then right-click and select Inspect or View Source Page from the dialog.
  1. Next, press and hold Control+F keys to open the Find option and enter “.MP4” in it.
  1. At this point, it will automatically locate a piece of code. From here, copy the link next to src= (the link ends with .mp4).
  2. Just paste this link into a new tab to start playing the video. You can then right-click and select Save Video As… to download the video.

The Bottom Line

After reaching out this line, I believe you have completely mastered how to download Instagram videos on Android, iPhone, and computer. Now, it’s time to try it for yourself. If you think this article is helpful to you, please share it with your friends and family. If you have any better way, please leave a comment below. Your feedback would be our great honor.

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Originally published at https://www.jihosoft.com on August 9, 2019.

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