How to download Instagram photos and carousel images: copy the link from Instagram, paste it into the box at the top of this page and press Download. You get a JPG image in a few seconds. It is free, needs no login and adds no watermark.
Instagram is built for watching inside the app, but plenty of reels, videos, photos and stories are worth keeping for a flight, a lesson or a memory. ReelGrab saves public Instagram posts as clean files straight from their link, with no login and nothing to install. Reels and videos arrive as MP4, photos as JPG, and carousels show one button for every picture or clip. Stories need the story share link, and profile pictures need only the account name. We never ask for your password, we never add a watermark, and we keep the best quality the platform serves. Everything here is meant for personal use and for content you have the right to keep.
What it supports: Public reels, videos, photos, carousels, shared story links and public profile pictures.
How it works
How to download from Instagram
1. Copy the Instagram link
In the Instagram app, open the reel or post, tap the paper-plane Share icon, then choose Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar.
2. Paste it into ReelGrab
Return here and paste the link into the box above. We fetch the file details for you and show a preview in a few seconds.
3. Download and save
Preview the file, then press Download. It goes to your phone gallery, Photos app or your computer's Downloads folder.
Good to know
What to know about Instagram links and files
Links that work
Post links contain /p/ or /reel/ and a short code. Story links contain /stories/, the account name and a number. An account link is just the user name.
What is supported
Public posts only. A carousel shows one button per picture or clip. Highlights, close-friends stories and private accounts are not supported.
Quality to expect
Video is usually 720p or 1080p. Photos are saved at the largest public size, commonly about 1080 pixels on the long side.
Common reasons it fails
Most failures come from a profile link used where a post link is needed, a private account, a deleted post, or a short block after many requests.
Formats
Formats you can save
JPGPhotos and images
Please note: downloaded content belongs to its creator. Save it for personal viewing only and don't re-upload or use it commercially without permission. Read our disclaimer.
DMCA: ReelGrab respects intellectual property rights and responds to valid notices under 17 U.S.C. § 512. If you believe content accessed through this tool infringes your rights, please read our DMCA policy or contact us.
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How to download Instagram photos and carousel images?
Copy the link from Instagram, paste it into the box at the top of this page and press the button. You get a preview and a Download button in a few seconds. It is free and needs no account.
Can I download every picture in a carousel?
Yes. A carousel post shows one download button for each image or video clip.
Is this a free online video downloader app?
It is a free online downloader that runs in your browser, so you do not need an app or an APK. For one-tap access, add the site to your home screen from the install card on this page.
Do I have to install anything?
No. Everything runs in your browser, so it works the same on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux.
What quality will I get?
We return the best file the platform makes available for that post. That is often 1080p for video and a full-size JPG for photos. We never upscale or re-compress.
Can I download from private accounts?
No. Only public posts are supported. We never ask for, and you should never share, your login details.
Where does the file end up?
On desktop it goes to your Downloads folder. On phones it lands in Downloads or Files; from there you can move it to your gallery or camera roll.
Do you keep copies of what I download?
No. Files pass through as a stream and nothing is saved on our servers.
Why does a photo fail sometimes?
The post may be private, deleted, age-restricted, or the platform may be temporarily rate-limiting requests. Wait a moment and try again, or report the link to us.