Instagram Video Downloader for PC
Download Reels and videos — no upload, no account
Updated: June 2026 · 4 min read
To download Instagram Reels and videos to your PC: install AppGrabbit for Windows, copy the public Instagram post or Reel URL, paste it into AppGrabbit, click Fetch → Video+Audio → Add to Queue. The video saves to your computer — no upload, no Instagram account required to use AppGrabbit.
How to download Instagram Reels to your PC — step by step
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1Download AppGrabbit for Windows — free installer, 109 MB. Works on Windows 10 and 11.
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2Copy the Instagram Reel or video link — on Instagram, tap the three-dot menu (···) on the post and select Copy link. You can also copy the URL directly from instagram.com in your browser.
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3Paste into AppGrabbit and click Fetch. AppGrabbit detects the video and shows available formats.
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4Select Video+Audio and click Add to Queue. The Reel or video is saved to your PC.
AppGrabbit vs web Instagram downloaders
| AppGrabbit (app) | Web downloaders | |
|---|---|---|
| Ads | ✓ Zero ads | ✗ Pop-ups, fake download buttons |
| Privacy | ✓ 100% local, no upload | ✗ Your link routed through their servers |
| Audio extraction | ✓ Audio only mode → MP3 | ✗ Most tools offer video only |
| Batch mode | ✓ Any number of links (Pro) | ✗ One at a time |
| Multi-platform | ✓ YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest + more | ✗ Instagram only |
Why AppGrabbit for Instagram downloads on Windows
Reels + feed videos
AppGrabbit works with Instagram Reels, standard feed videos, and IGTV posts from public accounts. Paste the link and download in seconds.
Extract audio as MP3
Want just the audio from an Instagram Reel? Switch to Audio only mode before downloading to save the track as an MP3 file on your PC.
No pop-up ads
Web Instagram downloaders are littered with deceptive ads. AppGrabbit is a clean desktop app — no fake buttons, no redirects.
Batch mode (Pro)
Download multiple Instagram videos or Reels at once with Pro batch mode — any number of links on Pro queued and downloaded automatically.
What content can AppGrabbit download from Instagram?
AppGrabbit can download video content from public Instagram accounts. This includes Reels (the short-form vertical videos), standard feed posts with video, and IGTV long-form videos. The content must be publicly accessible — AppGrabbit does not support logging in to private accounts, as this would violate Instagram's terms of service.
Instagram GIFs and images from carousels are not the primary use case for AppGrabbit — it's optimized for video content. If you need to save still images from Instagram, your browser's right-click save feature is typically faster.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. AppGrabbit downloads public Instagram Reels to your Windows PC. Copy the Reel URL from Instagram, paste it into AppGrabbit, and click Fetch → Add to Queue. The video is saved to your chosen downloads folder.
No. AppGrabbit only downloads from public Instagram accounts. Private posts require authentication which AppGrabbit does not support. To save private content, you would need to be logged in and use Instagram's own save features within the app.
Yes. AppGrabbit is free with a permanent free plan — 5 credits a month (1 per video, batch, transcript or converted file), no time limit, no credit card. For unlimited Instagram downloads, Pro starts at $8.99/month or a 7-day pass for $3.99.
AppGrabbit downloads Instagram videos at the highest quality available from the source. Reels are typically served at up to 1080p. The exact quality depends on the original upload.
Yes, with Pro. Batch mode lets you add up to 50 Instagram links to the queue and downloads them all automatically — useful for archiving content or saving Reels from a creator you follow.
Download Instagram Reels to PC — Free
Windows 10/11 · Public content · No upload · Free plan included