Download Instagram Videos in MP4
Save public Instagram Reels, video posts and IGTV as a clean MP4, the universal format ready to watch, edit or share. Free and with nothing to install.
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How to download Instagram videos?
Open the Reel or video and tap the three dots (...).
Select 'Copy Link'.
Paste the link above and hit Search.
Download the MP4 file.
MP4 is the most universal video format: it plays on any phone, computer or editor without installing anything. Paste the link to the public Instagram Reel or video above and PullVid delivers a clean MP4 (H.264 codec), ready to watch, edit or share.
Instagram stores its videos in MP4, so PullVid downloads them without re-encoding and you keep the original quality, up to 1080p Full HD. For Reels specifically there's the Instagram Reels downloader, and if your priority is resolution, the Instagram HD downloader.
Why save the video in MP4?
MP4 guarantees the video will work everywhere, with no conversions:
- Full compatibility: it opens on Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and smart TVs.
- Ready to edit: CapCut, Premiere, iMovie or DaVinci import it without converting.
- Easy to share: it forwards on WhatsApp or uploads to other networks without issues.
Reels, posts and IGTV in MP4
PullVid downloads the different kinds of public Instagram video as MP4: vertical Reels, feed videos and long-form videos. Only content from public accounts is accessible; videos from private profiles can't be downloaded from outside the app.
Downloading the MP4 on mobile and PC
Tap the three dots on the Reel or post, choose "Copy Link", paste it above and download. On Android the MP4 goes to Downloads; on iPhone, to the Files app. On PC, copy the URL from the browser bar. No apps and no sign-up.
Need the video in MP4 for other networks? There's the TikTok MP4 downloader and the Facebook MP4 downloader.
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Frequently asked questions about Instagram
Why download the Instagram video in MP4?
MP4 is the most compatible video format: any phone, computer or editor opens it without installing codecs. It's the safest option for saving, editing or reusing a Reel or a video.
Does it work with Reels, posts and IGTV?
Yes. PullVid downloads vertical Reels, feed post videos and long-form videos (the old IGTV) as MP4, always from public accounts.
Does the MP4 open on any device?
Yes. MP4 with the H.264 codec is compatible with Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac, TVs and editors like CapCut or Premiere, with no extra steps.
Does it lose quality when downloading as MP4?
No. The video is already MP4 on Instagram's servers; PullVid downloads it without re-encoding, keeping the original quality up to 1080p Full HD depending on the author's file.
Does it work with private accounts?
No. Only content from public accounts can be downloaded; videos from private profiles aren't accessible without authentication.
How is this different from the Reels or HD page?
It's the same engine. This page focuses on the MP4 format and its compatibility; for Reels specifically use the Instagram Reels downloader, and for maximum resolution, the Instagram HD downloader.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free, no sign-up and with no download limits.
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