Question 1

How do I copy an Instagram post link?

Accepted Answer

Open the post or Reel sharing menu and choose Copy link. Menu placement can vary by app version. On the web, copy the address while the post is open. Use a post URL containing /p/, /reel/, /reels/ or /tv/.

Question 2

Can I download a carousel with both photos and videos?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The available public media are listed in post order. Save a single item or select multiple items for a ZIP. If an item cannot be verified, the tool reports an error instead of presenting an incomplete carousel as complete.

Question 3

Are Instagram photos and Reels downloaded in original quality?

Accepted Answer

The tool selects the largest available resolution in the response from Instagram, without re-encoding or adding a watermark. It does not restore the camera original or upscale footage to 4K. Check the dimensions shown for each item.

Question 4

Do I need to log in? Can I save private posts?

Accepted Answer

No Instagram password, login or cookies are requested. Only data available to logged-out visitors are retrieved. Private posts, follower-only media and age- or region-restricted content are unavailable. This is not an official Instagram or Meta service.

Question 5

Why does a public Instagram download fail?

Accepted Answer

A post may have been deleted, or Instagram may restrict server requests. A post visible in your browser is not necessarily accessible from the server. Check the post URL and try again later. For an expired media link, use Find photos & videos again.

Question 6

Where are files saved, and what data are sent?

Accepted Answer

Look in your browser download folder or device Files app. On iPhone, you can share a downloaded file from Files to Photos. The server retrieves the link and relays media; previews contact the Instagram CDN. Media are not permanently stored. Temporary lookup caching and hosting operational logs are separate.

Instagram Photo & Video Downloader

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