TUTORIALJune 1, 2026 · 5 min read

How to Download Instagram Videos in 2026 — Full Step-by-Step Guide

The easiest way to download Instagram videos in 2026 — any public account, all videos at once, cloud-processed, delivered as an organized ZIP.

Instagram still doesn't give you a way to save videos locally. In 2026 the options are: screenshot (useless for video), screen record (low quality), or use a download tool. Most download tools ask for one URL at a time. The fastest approach by far is downloading the entire profile at once with IgDownCloud: install a free Chrome extension, open any public Instagram account, click download. The cloud pulls every video and photo and sends you a ZIP. No Instagram account needed to download, works on Mac and Windows.

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What you'll need

  • Chrome, Edge or Brave browser
  • IgDownCloud extension — free
  • A public Instagram profile

How to download Instagram videos — step by step

Free account, Chrome extension, done. Here's exactly how.

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    Create a free IgDownCloud account and install the Chrome extension

    Go to igdowncloud.com and sign up with your Google or Microsoft account — no credit card, takes 30 seconds. Then install the free Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store. The extension works on Chrome, Edge and Brave and connects your Instagram session to the cloud download service.

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    Go to any public Instagram profile and open the extension

    Navigate to any public Instagram profile in your browser. Click the IgDownCloud extension icon. It detects the account and shows the post count automatically — no URL copying needed. You'll see how many posts are available to download.

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    Click Download — get an email when your ZIP is ready

    Hit the download button. Cloud servers start pulling every video and photo immediately. You can close your browser — nothing runs on your device. When it's done, you get an email with a link to your ZIP file. Inside: every video and photo from the profile, numbered in post order, original quality, no watermarks.

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Download Instagram videos for free — no credit card

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need an Instagram account to download?
No Instagram account is required to download public profiles with IgDownCloud. You just need a free IgDownCloud account (sign up with Google or Microsoft) and the Chrome extension.
Does this work on Mac and Windows?
Yes — IgDownCloud works on any desktop computer running Chrome, Edge or Brave. Mac, Windows and Linux are all supported. The cloud does all the processing, so the operating system doesn't matter.
Can I download someone else's public profile?
Yes — any public Instagram profile can be downloaded, not just your own. If the account is public and visible without logging into Instagram, IgDownCloud can access and download it.
What's the best way to organize downloaded files?
Files in the ZIP are already numbered in post order (001.jpg, 002.mp4, 003.jpg…), so they're naturally organized. Once extracted, you can sort by file extension to separate photos from videos, or rename the folder to the Instagram account name for easy reference.

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