Paste a public instagram.com URL for a reel, feed video, or IGTV post. SMDownloader fetches the MP4 attached to that link at the best quality Instagram exposes to logged-out viewers.
Open video downloaderINSTAGRAM DOWNLOADER
Instagram reels, posts, stories, and audio
Paste a public Instagram link to preview reels, feed videos, stories, photos, carousels, or audio. Private and login-only posts will not work.
Paste a link
Already have a public Instagram URL? Paste it on the homepage to preview and save.
Instagram download options
Saving a specific format? Each tool page has tailored steps and FAQs — same paste field on the homepage.
Paste a public instagram.com/reel/… URL. SMDownloader pulls the reel MP4 at the best quality available for logged-out viewers — preview first, then save.
Open Reels downloaderPaste a public instagram.com/reel/… or /p/… URL. SMDownloader resolves the native audio track when Instagram exposes it, or the audio embedded in the public video file.
Open audio downloaderStories disappear after 24 hours. Copy the story link while it is active, paste it here, and save the video or image before the window closes.
Open story downloaderPaste a public instagram.com/p/… link for a single-photo feed post. SMDownloader returns the image file at the resolution Instagram exposes to logged-out viewers.
Open photo downloaderInstagram Carousel Downloader
CarouselPaste a public instagram.com/p/… carousel link. SMDownloader lists each slide in the post so you can save photos or mixed media one by one from the preview.
Open carousel downloader
Supported link formats
https://www.instagram.com/reel/SHORTCODE/https://www.instagram.com/p/SHORTCODE/https://www.instagram.com/stories/username/STORY_ID/https://www.instagram.com/tv/SHORTCODE/
Profile URLs work for public grids — paste a specific post link when you only want one file.
What to expect
Private accounts, close friends stories, and login-walled posts will not resolve. If the link opens in an incognito tab without signing in, SMDownloader can fetch it.
Media types we handle on Instagram: Reels, Posts, Stories, IGTV, Carousels, Audio.
Help
Need help copying the link?
Step-by-step guides for grabbing the exact post URL from your phone or browser — then paste it into the field above.
- Copy a photo post URL
- Copy a video post URL
- Copy a reel URL
- Copy a story link
- Find link on your phone
- Find link in your browser
Limits
What links will not work
- Bypass private accounts, close-friends stories, or login-only posts.
- Bulk-scrape entire profiles, hashtags, or channels automatically.
- Promise universal no-watermark, 4K, or DRM-free output when the source does not expose it.
Common questions
Can I save from a private account?
No. The post must be public — if you need to log in to see it, SMDownloader cannot fetch the file.
Can I save reel audio or music?
Yes, for public reel and video posts. Use the Instagram Audio Downloader when you only need the soundtrack — it returns M4A or muxed audio from the public MP4 when Instagram exposes it.
Reels, feed posts, and stories — same steps?
Yes. Copy the share link for whichever format you are viewing. Stories only work while they are still live.
Do I need the Instagram app?
No. Desktop instagram.com links work the same way. Open the post in a browser tab and copy the URL from the address bar.
Related on other networks
Saving a different platform? These pages use the same paste-and-download flow.
Instagram sets its own rules for sharing and reuse. See Instagram sharing and saving help. SMDownloader is not affiliated with Instagram.
Browse every network on the platforms overview.