Save the video in three steps
- Copy the link: Copy the /reel/ or /p/ page address from Instagram’s Share menu or your browser.
- Paste it into VidKite: Choose a destination folder and put one link on each line.
- Download: Select Best quality or an iPhone-friendly option, then follow percentage, speed, and remaining time.
Which links work?
Public Reels and video posts are the best fit. Private accounts, followers-only posts, age restrictions, and region restrictions may prevent access.
Only download videos you own, have permission to save, or are otherwise legally authorized to download. Follow the source platform's terms and applicable law.
Common problems
A public Reel will not download
Copy a fresh link from that Reel's Share menu and confirm it plays in a signed-out or private browser window. If it still plays publicly, reopen the latest VidKite app and retry. Private, deleted, or restricted videos may be unavailable.
Do I need to provide Instagram sign-in details?
Try the no-login option first for a normal public Reel. Content that requires signing in or following its creator may not work through the public-link workflow.
The copied link opens a page-not-found message
Open the specific Reel or video post in Instagram and use Share to copy its full link again. Avoid profiles, search pages, and links to deleted content.
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Download from your phone with a bot
VidKite can keep Telegram and Feishu bots active while the desktop app runs, letting you send supported public links back to your computer.
Still not working?
Confirm that the original link plays publicly, install the latest version, then contact VidKite support with your app version, operating system, exact error, and a public test link.