Download Instagram Content.
Save publicly accessible Instagram Reels, Videos, Photos, Stories and more.
What SaveThisIG does
SaveThisIG is a tool that downloads media from publicly accessible Instagram pages, including Reels, videos, photos, carousels, stories, highlights, and finished Live replays. You give it a public Instagram link, and it shows you the media that can be retrieved, lets you preview it, and gives you a download button.
SaveThisIG only works with content that is already visible to the public. It never requests an Instagram password, and it does not attempt to access private accounts or work around any access controls. No login details are asked for, stored, or used at any point.
Why SaveThisIG
Straightforward interface
Paste a link, preview the media, then download it.
No password required
Only publicly accessible content can be downloaded.
Multiple media types
Reels, videos, photos, carousels, stories and highlights.
Mobile friendly
Works on phones, tablets and desktops.
Simple workflow
Paste, preview, download. Nothing complicated.
Privacy-conscious
No sign-ups or stored Instagram credentials. Where analytics is enabled, it only measures aggregate site usage.
How it works
Copy an Instagram link
Open Instagram and copy the link to any public post or reel.
Paste it into SaveThisIG
Paste the link into the input above.
Preview your media
SaveThisIG fetches the publicly available content.
Download
Save the original media to your device.
Supported content
Active Live downloads are currently disabled. Profile picture downloads are not yet supported.
Responsible use
The people and creators who post on Instagram hold the rights to their own content. Before you download, share, or reuse anything, make sure you have the necessary permission, right, or lawful basis to do so.
Do not use SaveThisIG to republish content as your own or in ways that infringe someone's rights. See our Terms of Service and Copyright policy for more detail.
Frequently asked questions
How does SaveThisIG work?
Paste a public Instagram link into SaveThisIG. The service resolves the publicly available media and provides download links. Only content that the extraction provider can access without login is supported.
Is SaveThisIG free to use?
Yes. SaveThisIG is free to use and does not require an account or subscription for the download tools.
Do I need an Instagram account?
No. You only need the link to a public Instagram post. SaveThisIG does not ask you to log in to Instagram.
Can I download Instagram Reels?
Yes. Paste the link to any public Instagram Reel and SaveThisIG will fetch it.
Can I download Instagram Stories?
Stories can only be downloaded while they are publicly available. Once a Story expires, it is no longer accessible.
Can I download Instagram videos?
Yes. Public video posts are supported.
Can I download Instagram photos?
Yes. Single photos are fully supported.
Can I download Instagram carousels?
Yes. Carousels are split into their individual items. Each item can be downloaded separately.
Can I download Instagram Highlights?
Public highlights are supported. If a highlight is unavailable, SaveThisIG will show an appropriate message.
Can I download Instagram Live videos?
SaveThisIG supports live replays once a stream has finished. Active live downloads are currently disabled.
Can I download private posts?
No. SaveThisIG only processes publicly accessible content. It does not bypass private accounts or any access controls.
Do I need an Instagram password?
No. SaveThisIG never asks for, stores, or requires an Instagram password.
Does SaveThisIG store Instagram videos?
No. SaveThisIG does not permanently store videos or photos. Media is fetched on demand and delivered as a temporary download; files are not saved to any public library.
Why can't I download some content?
Content may be unavailable for several reasons: it may be private, removed, region-restricted, expired, or temporarily blocked by Instagram's rate limits. SaveThisIG only attempts to access publicly visible content.
Is downloaded content mine to use?
When you download media, the original creator still holds the rights to their content. Make sure you have the necessary permission, right, or lawful basis to use or share what you download.
Is SaveThisIG affiliated with Instagram?
No. SaveThisIG is an independent service and is not affiliated with Instagram or Meta.