InstaDownload

A privacy-friendly Android app for downloading public Instagram reels, photos, videos, and carousel posts.

No login, ads, tracking for public content. Fully open source.

   

Features

• Download Instagram photos, reels, and videos.
• Download every photo or video from carousel posts.
• Paste a link and save the media directly to your device.
• Quick download by sharing to the app without opening it.
• No ads, analytics, or tracking.
• No third-party download service.
• No Instagram login required for public content.
• Fully open source under the GPLv3 License.
• Works on Android 17!

Important

The Stories version, NOT MAIN VERSION requires you to log in to Instagram (OPTIONAL FOR REELS). Only download it from the official InstaDownload releases page.

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Speed comparison

_{InstaDownload: 6.70s  ·  InSaver: 35.27s}

Usage

Method 1:

1. Press Share in Instagragram
2. Find InstaDownload in the list
3. Choose either to open the app or to use Quick share
4. Press download (skip if quick share is chosen)

Method 2:

1. Copy the URL of an Instagram post, reel, or video.
2. Open InstaDownload.
3. Paste the URL.
4. Tap Download.
5. Find the downloaded media in your device's Downloads folder.

Supported Instagram links

InstaDownload supports public links containing:

• instagram.com/p/
• instagram.com/reel/
• instagram.com/tv/ tv is deprecated link type

The Stories version additionally supports Instagram Stories and private posts your account has permission to view.

App permissions

InstaDownload may request the following Android permissions:

• Internet - Retrieve media from Instagram
• Storage - Save files on older Android versions
• Notifications - Show download completion alerts
• Vibration - Provide haptic feedback

The standard version does not require an Instagram account or login.

Privacy

InstaDownload does not include:

• Advertisements
• Analytics
• User tracking
• Paid features
• A third-party download server

Media processing and file saving happen directly on your device.

Disclaimer

Caution

Only download media that you own or have permission to save. Respect copyright, content creators' privacy, and Instagram's Terms of Service.

This project is provided for educational and personal use.

InstaDownload is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Instagram or Meta.

Help and documentation

Additional information is available in the project Wiki.

For bugs or feature requests, use GitHub Issues.

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Info

• Platform: Android; IOS
• Official Source Stores: Github; Fdroid; Gplay
• InstaDownload is available under the GPLv3 License
• Made by human and AI for API reverse engineering 🧡