How to download Instagram videos
- Step 1
Copy the link
On the Reel, tap the paper-plane icon, then Copy link. On the web, copy the address of the Reel’s page.
- Step 2
Paste it above
Paste the link in the box at the top of this page and press Download. FetchBolt finds the video and its formats.
- Step 3
Choose and save
Pick a quality and tap Download. The file saves to your device.
What you get
Vertical MP4 in the quality it was uploaded in, usually 1080p, plus the audio as MP3.
FetchBolt fetches Reels from public accounts without asking for your Instagram password; we never need it and you should never give it to a downloader.
Reels from private accounts can’t be reached, even if you follow them, because we don’t sign in to Instagram.
- Reels, posts and carousels
- Paste the link of a Reel or a video post. For a carousel with several clips, FetchBolt lists each video so you can save the ones you want.
Save it on any device
iPhone and iPad
Open FetchBolt in Safari, paste the Instagram link and tap Download. The MP4 saves to Files → Downloads; tap it, then Share → Save Video to put it in Photos.
Android
Paste the link in Chrome or any browser and tap Download. The MP4 lands in Downloads and shows up in your gallery automatically.
Windows, Mac and Linux
Copy the link from the address bar or Share button and paste it above. The MP4 saves to your Downloads folder in any browser, with nothing to install.
Troubleshooting and safety
The download doesn’t work. What can I do?
Check that the video plays for everyone: private posts, age-restricted content and anything that needs you to sign in can’t be downloaded, and FetchBolt tells you if a video was removed or is region-locked. Copy the link with the app’s Share button and paste it on its own. If Instagram is limiting traffic for a moment, wait a minute and try again. Large files take longer to prepare, and the button shows the progress while they do.
Is FetchBolt safe to use?
FetchBolt runs in your browser: no app, no extension and no sign-up, and it never asks for your Instagram password. Files are prepared on our servers only for as long as it takes to send them to you, then deleted, and we don’t keep a history of your links. The only buttons that download anything are the ones in the FetchBolt card, next to each quality.
Step-by-step guides
Instagram Reels Downloader: frequently asked questions
Do I need to log in to Instagram?
No, and you shouldn’t. FetchBolt never asks for Instagram credentials. Public Reels download without any account.
Can I download Reels from private accounts?
No. Only Reels from public accounts can be downloaded.
Why did a Reel fail to load?
Instagram sometimes limits how often content can be fetched. Wait a minute and try again; if the account is private or the Reel was removed, it won’t work.
Will the audio be included?
Yes, the MP4 keeps the Reel’s sound. Some music may be muted by Instagram in certain countries, and that carries over to the download.
Can I download Instagram Stories?
Not yet. Stories can only be seen when signed in to Instagram, and FetchBolt doesn’t sign in.
Can I save just the audio of a Reel?
Yes. Switch to the Audio tab after pasting the link, or use the Instagram to MP3 page.
Is FetchBolt free?
Yes. FetchBolt is free to use with no sign-up and no download limits for normal use. It’s supported by ads.
Do I need to install anything?
No. FetchBolt runs in your browser on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux.
Do you keep the videos I download?
No. Files are prepared on our servers only for as long as it takes to send them to you, then deleted. We don’t keep a history of your links.
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