Introduction 

It is correctly stated that we are living in a digital era surrounded by the latest technologies and social media platforms. Nowadays, social media platforms impact the life of an individual as they show and update the life of the users by way of posts, videos, reels etc.  Instagram is not just photo photo-sharing app it has become more of a content platform, hosting reels, live sessions etc. For more details click here https://www.reddit.com/r/editing/comments/1jlkxzy/my_goto_hacks_for_downloading_instagram_videos/.  Every user while scrolling the feed of Instagram, wants to save a video from Instagram for offline viewing for sharing or other purposes. It is important to note that Instagram doesn’t have a direct option for downloading the video or posts. This article provides a general overview of certain tips for saving Instagram posts and videos.

Certain tips to save or download  Instagram videos

Built-in Options: It is important to note that saving posts on Instagram becomes possible by tapping the bookmark icon found under any particular post. The user’s archived content is available through the Instagram platform for later retrieval. In the settings section of Instagram, you can get access to a data download request. Your own uploaded videos become accessible through this feature but it cannot retrieve content produced by others.

Third-Party Tools & Techniques

The following section outlines step-by-step procedures to store videos you find on Instagram. Check carefully to stay within copyright and privacy rules while using these programs.

Screen recording: Both the iOS and Android operating systems have built-in screen recording features.  Swiping down from the upper-right corner of your screen will bring up the iOS menu with the recording feature.  You can record the Instagram video that is playing by sliding down to access the “Screen Recorder” in the Android Quick Settings panel.  To remove extraneous details, cut the recorded video at the end.  Although it is incredibly simple to use, the quality is poor.

 Online Instagram video downloaders: Users can get the video link by clicking the post’s three dots and then selecting “Copy Link” in Instagram. After that, interface the link in the downloader website. The user should follow the download process to select the desired video quality. This technique is suitable as it does not need the installation of software but does not work on the private accounts of the user. 

Dedicated Mobile Apps: This technique is best for frequent savers and content managers. The mobile app needs installation while users must provide permission access. Copy the Instagram video URL. The application system detects the content then it shows a download button automatically. This technique offers higher quality downloads and saves the download time of the user but on the other hand, also poses a privacy threat.

Browser Extensions: It is mostly suitable for desktop users. You can use the Downloader for Instagram™ + Direct Message or IG Video Downloader Chrome or Firefox extensions to work with Instagram through your browser. Such add-on programs embed download options as buttons on Instagram web pages by getting installed. 

Conclusion 

Saving Instagram videos is not a much-complicated process but for offline viewing or future references, the user needs to follow certain tips like screen recording, mobile apps, browser extensions etc.