How To Download Private Instagram Videos and Photos

Want to Download Private Instagram Videos and Photos on Android, PC, and iOS? Here is the complete guide on this.  Well, After Facebook and WhatsApp, Instagram (a.k.a IG or Insta) is a well-known platform in the social networking world with one billion monthly active users. It is one of the famous photos and videos sharing website/app. Mainly, it focused on Smartphone’s users and allows to share photos/videos only from the Smartphone. However, you can open and use its website from a PC, but, you can’t post anything.

Because, it is a photo or video sharing service, that’s why IG gives tight privacy options. For example – you can’t share and download its posts, no option to enlarge profile picture. Apart from this, you can make your profile private for more privacy. In private accounts, only followers can view your posts. Also, you need to accept the follow request manually when someone wants to follow you.

However, almost all social networks allow downloading photos and videos. But, there is no such option is available in Instagram to expect to take a screenshot. Though, you can download and save photos and videos with 3^rd-party apps (IG Repost Apps), websites, and browser extensions. But, these methods work only for public accounts.

Because Instagram gives the post link of public accounts/profiles to share on other platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook. So, this link helps you to download and save Insta posts. Because all 3^rd-party downloader apps and websites work with these links. Well, you can’t see this option in private accounts.

So, private accounts are more secure than the public one, but, not too. Yes, it is possible to download private Instagram videos and photos with or without third-party tools. But, you need to follow that private account.

However, it is not an easy task, because most of the private Instagram downloader websites and apps are fake, and shows the fake process after putting the IG username in it. After that, these websites show the surveys and claim that you get the result after complete the surveys. But, in the returned you get nothing. So, don’t waste your time with these types of online-tools, because Instagram isn’t fooling.

Well, it doesn’t matter whether you’re using a desktop PC or mobile phone (Android or iOS). There are two methods for PC users – With third-party website/tool, or without any online tool. Similarly, mobile phone users need a third-party app or a mod app for this.

Requirements to Download Instagram Videos / Photos from Private Account

• You must follow the private account from which you want to download the Videos/Photos.
• You need one device – Android, iPhone, or PC/Laptop.

Download Private Instagram Videos and Photos on PC

If you’re using a PC, then there are two options for you. First is, using online tools or websites. And the second is, without any tool. Well, both methods are safe and easy to use. So, it’s your choice which method is best for you.

We disused the step by step guide on both methods below.

1. Without any Tools / Websites

However, this process is a bit difficult for some people. But, trust me this is one of the best, secure and easiest method to download Instagram photos and videos from a private account.

• Open Instagram.com on a desktop web browser and locate the post from a private profile. If the post is on feed, then click on the three horizontal dots from the top right of the screen and click on the “Go to post” option. Otherwise, open friends profile and click on the post you want to download.
• After opening the post press “CTRL + U” to open source code of the page. Alternatively, Right click on the page and click on the “View page source” option. (If you right-click on the video, you can’t see “View page source” option) Now you will see the source code on your screen.
• To Download Private Instagram Video – If the post is a video post, then press “Ctrl + F” from the keyboard to open find section and type “og:video” without quotes in the find section and press enter.
  Now, you will see the video link in the content attribute. Select the video link (without quotes) from the content attribute and right click on it. After that click on the “Go to https://scontent-bom1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/…..” option. Now the video will be opened in a new tab. Right click on the video and click on the “Save video as” option to download the video.
• To Download private Instagram Photos – If a post is a Photo post, then press “Ctrl + F” and type “og:image” in the find section. Select the image link (without quotes) from the content attribute and right click on it. After that click on the “Go to (link*)” option.
• Now the image will be opened in a new tab. To save the image, right click on it and click on the save image as option.

Read Also: How To Share a Post on Instagram

2. Using Online Websites / Tools

Well, this method is best for non-techie people and works perfectly to download private Instagram photos and video. You just need source code of the post’s webpage, and you can get it easily on the PC. So let’s start with the steps.

With Source Code:

• Open Instagram.com website on your desktop browser and log in to your account. After that, you need open the private account’s post. For, this click on the three horizontal dots from the top right of the post from the feed and you will see the list of options. Click on the “Go to post” option. Alternatively, open your friends profile and click on the post you want to download.
• After that, you will see the photo or video on your screen. Now, you need to copy the source code of that page. Press “Ctrl + U” from the keyboard to open source code of that page. Alternatively, right click on the page and click on the “View page source” option (Don’t right click on the video).
• Now, copy that all source code. Press “Ctrl +A” from the keyboard to select all source code text and after that press “Ctrl + C” to copy the selected text.
• Open https://gramsave.com/instagram-private-downloader/ link and paste the copied code into the text area field of that page. After that, click on the Download button below. (Alternatively, open https://downloadinstagramvideos.net/en/private-video link, but it works only for videos.)
• After that, you will see the video or photo thumbnail with a download button. Click on it to download photo/video on your PC.

With Private Post Link (Not Stable for videos)

• Well, the first step is the same as above. Open Instagram.com on your web browser and log in to your account. After that, click on the three horizontal dots from the top right of the post and open “Go to post” option. Alternatively, Open your friends profile and click on the post to open it.
• Now, you will see the post link on the address bar. Select and copy that link.
• Open https://instadownloader.co/private.php and paste the link you copied. After that, click on the Download button and you will see the image/video. Click again on the download button from below the image.

Download Instagram Private Videos and Photos on Android

However, it is difficult to download videos and photos from a private account on Android, but not impossible. Well, mod apps are come to solve this problem easily.

Though mod apps are not secure and we can’t trust these apps blindly. But, there is only one option for Android users. GBInsta, OGInstagram, and InstaUltra are well-known mod apps. These apps give additional features than stock app such as theme support, downloading options, and view profile pictures, etc.

• At first, download GBInsta app on your Android Smartphone.
• Open the app and log in to your IG account.
• Locate the private account’s post that you want to download and tap on the three vertical dots from the top right of the post.
• Now you will see the options list. Tap on the Download option to save the photo or video on your phone.

Download Instagram Video & Photos from Private account on iPhone (iOS)

However, you can’t use mod apps on iPhone, but there is a one option available for iOS 12 or higher users. Using a safari browser and Shortcuts app, you can easily download private posts from IG.

• At first, install Shortcuts app from the AppStore. After that, download Private-IG-Downloader shortcut.
• Now open Safari browser and open Instagram.com and log in to your account. After that, open video page.
• Tap on the share button from safari browser and tap on the shortcuts option. (Can’t see the shortcuts option? Tap on the More to activate it)
• Now select a Private-IG-Downloader and you will see the save option.

You can also use this method to download videos from IGTV.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is there any method available to download Instagram private videos and photos without following?

No, you can’t do this. Though, most of the websites claim it and asks you to put a username of a private profile. But, these websites are fake and shows you a fake process and asks you to complete the survey. But, after completing the survey, you wouldn’t get anything.

2. Can I download private Instagram profile pictures?

Yes, you can. We’ll discuss it in a different article.

3. Which is the safest method among all?

If you’re a PC user, then use a without tool method. It is safer than any other method. Mod apps are not secure at all and may steal your data.

Final Words

Now, you may know that ‘download private Instagram videos and photos’ isn’t a difficult task. However, you can take a screenshot of photos but you can’t do that for videos. So, we discussed all possible methods for Android, iOS, and PC.

If you know about any other way for this query, then write in a comment section to let us know. Also, don’t trust on the websites that show the surveys and claims to download with just username without following. Without following, you can’t do that. Also, respect others privacy. Do not download personal images of anyone.