How to Save Video From Instagram to Gallery

Before diving into the how-to steps, let’s explore why you might want to save Instagram videos:

• Keep Favorites Handy: Saving your favorite videos means you can watch them anytime without needing an internet connection. 🌐
• Share Offline: You can share videos with friends via other platforms even if Instagram is down or you don’t have an internet connection. 📲
• Create a Collection: If you’re a creator or content curator, saving videos can help you create a personal collection of inspiration. 🎨

Saving Instagram videos is a great way to keep your most treasured content close and easily accessible! 🌟

🧐 Can You Save Instagram Videos Directly to Your Gallery?

Instagram doesn’t offer a built-in download feature to save videos directly to your phone’s gallery. But don’t worry! There are several easy workarounds to download and save videos. 📥

Here are a few methods you can use to save Instagram videos directly to your gallery. 🎯

📝 How to Save Instagram Videos to Your Gallery (Step-by-Step Guide) 📸

Let’s break down the steps you can follow to save videos from Instagram to your phone gallery:

Method 1: Using Instagram’s “Save” Feature 🔖

This method doesn’t technically save videos to your gallery, but it allows you to keep the video within Instagram for easy access.

1. Open the Instagram App 📱
   Launch the Instagram app on your phone.
   
   
2. Find the Video You Want to Save 🎥
   Scroll through your feed or search for the video you want to save. Once you find it, tap on the three dots (•••) at the top right of the post.
   
   
3. Tap “Save” 💾
   A menu will appear, and you’ll see an option to Save the post. When you tap on it, the video will be saved to your Saved Collection within Instagram.
   📌 Tip: This only saves the video within Instagram, not your phone’s gallery.
   
   

Method 2: Saving Instagram Videos Using a Third-Party App 📲

To save Instagram videos directly to your phone’s gallery, you can use third-party apps like Video Downloader for Instagram or InstaSave.

Here’s how:

1. Download a Video Downloader App 📥
   Go to the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android) and search for a Video Downloader for Instagram. Download and install the app.
   
   
2. Copy the Instagram Video Link 🔗
   On Instagram, open the video you want to save, tap the three dots (•••) at the top of the post, and select Copy Link.
   
   
3. Paste the Link into the App 🔌
   Open the video downloader app and paste the link into the provided text field. Tap Download.
   
   
4. Save to Gallery 💾
   After downloading the video, you’ll be able to choose to save it to your phone’s gallery. Now you have the video saved permanently on your phone!
   
   

Method 3: Using an Online Instagram Video Downloader 🌐

If you prefer not to install any apps, you can use online tools to download Instagram videos directly to your gallery.

1. Go to an Instagram Video Downloader Website 🌍
   Open your browser and go to a website like DownloadGram, InstaDownloader, or SaveFrom.
   
   
2. Copy the Instagram Video Link 🔗
   On Instagram, tap the three dots (•••) on the video you want to download and select Copy Link.
   
   
3. Paste the Link on the Website 🔌
   Paste the copied link into the text field on the downloader website and press Download.
   
   
4. Download and Save to Gallery 💾
   Once the video loads, click Download again. The video will be saved directly to your phone’s gallery.
   
   

Method 4: Record the Video Using Screen Recording 🖥️

If you don’t want to rely on third-party apps or websites, you can always use your phone’s screen recording feature to save Instagram videos. 📱

1. Enable Screen Recording 🎬
   Go to your phone’s settings and enable the screen recording feature if it’s not already turned on.
   
   
2. Record the Video 🎥
   Open the Instagram video you want to save and start recording by swiping down (for iPhone) or swiping up (for Android) and tapping the screen recording button.
   
   
3. Stop Recording and Save to Gallery ✅
   Once the video is finished, stop the recording, and it will be saved directly to your phone’s gallery.