Instagram Reel to MP4 — Download Instagram Videos as MP4
DLGram downloads all Instagram videos — reels, standard videos and IGTV — as MP4 files in their original quality. No conversion software needed, no registration, completely free. The downloaded MP4 plays on any device: iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac or any media player.
Why MP4?
MP4 (MPEG-4) is the standard video format used by Instagram itself. When you download an Instagram video with DLGram, you get the same MP4 file that Instagram stores — no quality loss from re-encoding, no format conversion, and no additional software required to play it.
MP4 files are compatible with virtually every device and media player: VLC, QuickTime, Windows Media Player, iOS Files app, Android gallery apps, and all major video editing software including Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and CapCut.
Step 1 — Copy the Instagram Video Link
Open the Instagram app and navigate to the video, reel or IGTV you want to download.
On the Instagram app (mobile):
Tap the three-dot menu (⋯) on the post and select "Copy link". The link is now in your clipboard.
On Instagram.com (desktop):
Click the three-dot menu (⋯) on the post and select "Copy link", or copy the URL directly from your browser's address bar.
Step 2 — Paste the Link into DLGram
Open dlgram.org in your browser. Tap or click the input field and paste the copied link — or tap the Paste button to paste automatically. DLGram immediately detects the video type and fetches the download link within seconds.
Step 3 — Download the MP4 File
Click or tap the Download button. The MP4 file is saved directly to your device:
- Android: saved to the Downloads folder, accessible via the Files app or gallery
- iPhone: saved to the Files app (Downloads folder). To move to Photos, tap and hold the file → "Save to Photos"
- Desktop (Windows/Mac): saved to your default Downloads folder
Video Quality of Downloaded MP4 Files
DLGram fetches the highest available resolution from Instagram's servers. Instagram typically stores reels at up to 1080p and standard videos at the quality the creator uploaded. DLGram does not apply any compression — the downloaded MP4 is identical to what Instagram stores.
Note: the maximum quality of the downloaded file is limited by the original upload quality. If the creator uploaded a video at 720p, the download will also be 720p — DLGram cannot upscale video beyond its original resolution.
Supported Instagram Video Types
DLGram downloads the following Instagram content as MP4:
- Instagram Reels — short-form videos up to 90 seconds
- Regular video posts — standard Instagram video posts
- IGTV videos — long-form videos up to 60 minutes
- Video stories — short video stories (while still active)
- Carousel videos — individual video items within carousel posts
Photos are saved as JPG, not MP4.
Do I Need a Video Converter?
No. DLGram downloads Instagram videos directly in MP4 format — the format Instagram already uses. There is no need for a separate video converter or any additional software. The file is ready to play or edit immediately after download.
If you need a different format (such as AVI, MOV or WebM) for specific editing software, you can use a free converter like HandBrake or VLC after downloading the MP4 from DLGram.
Troubleshooting
The video plays in the browser instead of downloading
On iPhone (Safari), tap and hold the Download button and select "Download linked file". On Android Chrome, the file should download automatically — if not, tap and hold the download link and select "Save link".
The link is not recognized
Make sure you are pasting a full Instagram URL (starting with instagram.com or instagr.am). Story links and profile links may not work — use a direct post or reel link.
The download quality is lower than expected
DLGram always downloads the highest quality available. If the quality seems low, it reflects the quality of the original upload on Instagram.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download an Instagram Reel as MP4?
Copy the Reel link → go to dlgram.org → paste the link → click Download. The file is saved as an MP4 to your device.
Are Instagram videos saved as MP4 by DLGram?
Yes. All Instagram videos are saved as MP4 — the same format Instagram uses natively.
What resolution are the MP4 files?
DLGram downloads the highest resolution available, typically up to 1080p for reels. No compression is applied.
Do I need to convert the file after downloading?
No. The downloaded file is already in MP4 format and plays on any device without conversion.
Can I play the downloaded MP4 on any device?
Yes. MP4 is universally supported on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and all major media players.