Have you ever encountered a hilarious Instagram video you want to save for later viewing or share with friends offline? We all have. Instagram is stocked to the gills with top-quality content that you’d want to watch again.
Unfortunately, Instagram doesn’t offer a direct way to save videos to your camera roll within the app itself. This is due to copyright and usage restrictions. However, there are several workarounds to achieve this depending on your device and platform.
In this article, we’ll go through a few of these workarounds.
How to Save Instagram Videos
Some of the options on this list are specific to platforms. Take note of this as you go:
Screen Recording
Almost all devices come with screen recording functions nowadays, whether Android, iOS, or Windows PC. If your device doesn’t have the functionality, you can download an application to help you from your platform’s app store.
Once you have that, follow these steps:
- Open the Instagram video you want to save.
- Open your phone’s built-in screen recording feature (swipe down from the notification bar or search for it in Settings).
- Start recording your screen while the video plays.
- Once finished, stop the recording and locate the saved video in your gallery or “Screen recordings” folder. That’s it.
Third-party Apps
Some applications give you the ability to download Instagram videos to your camera roll. The best of them are paid, but you can find some free ones that have great functionality to help you out. Here are the steps to take:
- Download and install a reliable third-party app from the Google Play Store.
- Open the app and follow its instructions, which usually involve copying the video’s link from Instagram and pasting it into the app.
- The app will download the video allowing you to save it to your device.
Please note: Before using any third-party app, make sure it comes from a reputable source and read reviews to ensure its safety and functionality. Using unauthorized methods to download copyrighted content can be illegal and harmful.
The iOS Shortcuts App
iPhone shortcuts are handy for tackling some daily tasks, but they can also be used for downloading Instagram videos to your camera roll.
Some third-party shortcuts offer this functionality, so you just have to download them to your phone and begin.
- Open the App Store and download the “Shortcuts” app by Apple.
- Search for “Instagram Video Downloader” and download a reputable shortcut with good reviews.
- Open the downloaded shortcut and follow its instructions, which typically involve sharing the Instagram video link with the shortcut.
- The shortcut will download the video and you can choose to save it to your camera roll.
Online Downloaders
Some websites allow visitors to download Instagram videos to their camera roll. This option doesn’t require downloading strange apps or shortcuts, so you might prefer it. Here’s how it works:
- Find a trusted online Instagram video downloader website.
- Copy the Instagram video’s link from the app.
- Paste the link into the downloader’s input field and follow its instructions.
- The website will download the video, allowing you to save it to your device.
Remember, it’s always best to respect copyright and prioritize legal and ethical methods for obtaining videos. Always double-check usage rights before downloading and sharing any content.
