How to Download Instagram Videos on PC or Mac

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By Victor Ashiedu

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In this Itechguide, Victor teaches you how to download Instagram videos on PC. The guide covers 2 steps how to download Instagram videos on PC.

How to Download Instagram Videos on PC or Mac - step 1 Copy the Instagram Video Link from Instagram.com

The first step to download Instagram videos on PC or Mac is to log in to your Instagram account and copy the video link. Here are the steps to complete this first task…

  • Open Instagram.com (link opens in a new browser window) from your Windows PC or Mac.
  • Then, login with your Instagram user name and password.
How to Download Instagram Videos on PC or Mac - step 1 Copy the Instagram Video Link from Instagram.com
  • Open the Instagram video you want to download. You can search for a profile or #hashtag. In this example, I searched for videos and opened a relevant Instagram profile.
How to Download Instagram Videos on PC or Mac - step 1 Copy the Instagram Video Link from Instagram.com
  • To get the link to a video, right-click the video and select Copy link address. Once you copy the URL address of the Instagram video, proceed to step 2 of this Itechguide…
How to Download Instagram Videos on PC or Mac - step 1 Copy the Instagram Video Link from Instagram.com

Step 2: Download Instagram Videos with Downloadinstagramvideos.net

Download Instagram Videos on PC or Mac with Downloadinstagramvideos.net

With the link to the Instagram video copied to your clipboard, proceed with the steps below to download the video:

  • Open Downloadinstagramvideos.net (link opens in a new browser window) from your PC or Mac.
  • Then, on the Instagram Video URL field, paste the video link and click the Download Instagram Video button. The downloader will open a preview of the Instagram video.
The preview is helpful – use it to confirm that you copied the link to the right video.
On a Windows PC, you can paste by right-clicking or pressing Ctrl and V keys. For Mac, read How to Copy and Paste on a Mac.
Download Instagram Videos on PC or Mac with Downloadinstagramvideos.net
Before downloading the video, the downloader allows you to play it from the preview window.
  • To download the video, beneath the video preview window, click the Download Video in MP4 button.
  • The video will open on the browser.
Download Instagram Videos on PC or Mac with Downloadinstagramvideos.net
  • Right-click anywhere on the video and select Save video as…The Save As window will open.
  • On the Save As window, navigate to the folder you want to save the Instagram video. You may also change the File Name of the video.
  • Finally, to download Instagram videos on PC, on the bottom right of the Save As window, click Save.
  • The video will be saved to your PC or Mac. You can play it just like any other video.

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Victor Ashiedu

Victor is the founder of InfoPress Media, publishers of Ilifeguides and Itechguides. With 20+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, his expertise spans Windows, Linux, and DevOps. Explore his contributions on Itechguides.com for insightful how-to guides and product reviews.

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