How to Save Instagram Photos and Videos

Instagram doesn't let you save posts directly to your device (except your own content). TapSave fills that gap — download Instagram photos, videos, Reels, and Stories from public accounts with one click.

Supported Instagram Content

• 📷 Photos — single images and albums (carousels)
• 🎬 Videos — standard video posts
• 🎞️ Reels — short vertical videos
• 📖 Stories — public story videos and photos
• 🌟 Highlights — complete highlight collections

How to Download Instagram Posts (Photos & Videos)

Step 1 — Find the Post on Instagram

Open Instagram on your phone or go to instagram.com on your browser.

Step 2 — Copy the Post Link

On mobile:

1. Tap the three dots (⋯) on the post.
2. Tap Copy Link.

On desktop:

1. Click the three dots on the post.
2. Select Copy Link.

Step 3 — Paste on TapSave

1. Go to TapSave Instagram Downloader.
2. Paste the link into the input box.
3. Click Fetch.

Step 4 — Save Your Content

TapSave will display all media in the post:

• For a single photo/video, click Download.
• For an album (carousel), each photo/video is listed separately. Click Download on each one, or use Package Download to save all at once.

How to Download Instagram Reels

Reels work the same as regular posts:

1. Open the Reel in Instagram.
2. Tap Share (paper plane icon) → Copy Link.
3. Paste on TapSave and download.

Downloaded Reels are watermark-free and in the original quality.

How to Download Instagram Stories

1. Go to the user's Instagram profile.
2. Click/tap their profile picture to open their story.
3. Copy the profile URL: https://www.instagram.com/username/
4. Paste it on TapSave — it will show all current public stories.

⚠️ Note: Stories from private accounts cannot be downloaded.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to log in to Instagram to use TapSave?
A: You don't need an Instagram account to use TapSave. Simply paste the public post link and download.

Q: Can I download from private accounts?
A: No. TapSave can only access public content. Private account content is not accessible.

Q: The video downloaded without sound — why?
A: Some Instagram videos use copyrighted music that may be restricted. If the original video has audio, check if the sound was muted by Instagram's licensing system.

Q: Where is the downloaded file saved?
A: On desktop — your browser's downloads folder. On mobile — check the Files app.

Try it now at the Instagram Photo & Video Downloader →