Question 1

Do I need to log in?

Accepted Answer

No account needed for public posts.

Question 2

Does this work on private accounts?

Accepted Answer

No — only content that's publicly viewable.

Question 3

Is the quality reduced?

Accepted Answer

No, files are handed back at their original resolution.

Question 4

Is InstaFetch free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free.

Question 5

What happens to my data?

Accepted Answer

Links aren't logged and files aren't stored past the download window.

Question 6

What formats are supported?

Accepted Answer

Reels, Videos, Photos, Carousels, and public Stories.

Question 7

Why did my download fail?

Accepted Answer

The most common reasons are a private account, an expired story, or a temporary Instagram rate-limit. Try again in a minute.

Question 8

Is downloading Instagram content legal?

Accepted Answer

Downloading is generally legal for personal use. You do not gain rights to content owned by others. Respect copyright and Instagram's Terms of Service.

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