Download from Instagram
Download Instagram reels, stories, photos, and carousel slides from any public account. Private accounts cannot be read.
Download a public Instagram reel, photo, carousel slide, or story.
Paste a public post, reel, carousel, or specific story link. imgstools lists each video or photo it can resolve, so you can choose one carousel slide at a time. It cannot access private accounts or stories that are not public, and it does not grant permission to reuse someone else's work.
- Save each carousel slide
- Each photo or video in a supported carousel is listed separately, so you choose the slides you need.
- Keep the available resolution
- Photo results use the full-resolution source exposed by the public post.
- Stream without a media library
- The selected response is streamed for download rather than added to a permanent imgstools collection.
How to use Instagram downloader
- 1
Copy the post, reel, or story link
Use Instagram's Share action and Copy link. For a story, open that specific story first.
- 2
Resolve the files
Paste the URL and wait while imgstools checks the supported public sources.
- 3
Select the right item
Choose a video or photo from the result and download it to your device.
Questions people ask
How do I download from Instagram?+
Copy the public post or reel link, paste it into the field, then choose the video or photo you want and download it.
How do I download an Instagram reel?+
Paste the link to a public reel. imgstools lists the video it can resolve for that reel, ready to download.
How do I download an Instagram story?+
Open the specific public story, tap Share and Copy link, then paste that link. Stories expire after 24 hours, so an expired story cannot be fetched.
Can I download an Instagram story in HD?+
imgstools downloads the story media Instagram exposes for that link, at the resolution it provides. HD is not guaranteed.
Can I download all photos from an Instagram carousel?+
Each slide of a public carousel is listed separately, so you can download the photos or videos you need one at a time.
Can I download from a private Instagram account?+
No. Private accounts and login-only content are outside the downloader's access.
Does it need my Instagram login?+
No. It does not ask for or use your Instagram login.
Why can a public link fail?+
The post may have been removed or restricted, or Instagram may no longer expose a usable source for that request.