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Copy the original link
Open the source page for a file you own or are allowed to save. Copy the individual post or file address.
From link to file in three steps
Keep the process simple. Keep the source in sight.
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Find the available file
Paste your link and select Download. The tool checks for an accessible file without asking for your password.
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Save it to your device
Choose a download from the result. Keep the source and license information if you intend to reuse it.
A tool for the file you need
Separate tools. Straightforward instructions.
Instagram Video Downloader
Save an accessible public video that you own or have permission to download. The original source determines the available quality.
Open tool →Instagram Reels Downloader
Download your own or authorized public Reels as MP4 files. Copy the individual Reel link to get started.
Open tool →Instagram Photo Downloader
Retrieve available photos from a public post you own or are authorized to save. Photo access can be restricted by Instagram.
Open tool →Instagram Profile Viewer
View accessible public profile information and its available profile photo. Private accounts are not supported.
Open tool →Instagram Story Saver
Check an individual Story link for accessible media. Private, expired or login-only Stories cannot be retrieved.
Open tool →Wikimedia Commons Downloader
Get the original file from a Wikimedia Commons File page, together with its license and attribution information.
Open tool →Internet Archive Downloader
Retrieve available files from Archive items that declare a Creative Commons or public-domain license. Read the license before reusing a file.
Open tool →Instagram Thumbnail Downloader
Preview and download an available Instagram Reel or video cover. Save only thumbnails you own or have permission to use.
Open tool →Instagram Thumbnail Downloader: what to expect
This tool retrieves the cover image made available for an individual Instagram video or Reel. The image shown in the result is the actual available cover, rather than a generated thumbnail or a frame created by Etmap. Paste the post link, check the image preview and select Download cover. The available image may differ from the cropped cover displayed on a profile grid. Etmap preserves the source image and does not invent higher resolution versions. If the source does not expose a cover, the tool reports that it is unavailable. Saving an image does not grant permission to repost it; use your own covers or obtain the creator’s permission.
Quality, expiration and file limits
The download is based on an existing source file. Etmap does not increase the original resolution or promise a format the source does not provide. Result links expire after ten minutes, and individual files are limited to 120 MB. Resolve the original URL again if a link expires. Source restrictions, rate limits and temporary outages can affect availability.
Know what you can reuse
Saving a file and publishing it elsewhere are separate actions. You remain responsible for permission and for complying with copyright, attribution and platform terms. Etmap does not unlock private media or bypass access controls. Read our open-license guide and check the original source before reuse.
Independent service. Etmap is not affiliated with Instagram, Meta, Wikimedia or Internet Archive. Platform names identify supported sources.
A few useful answers
Do I need to sign in?
No. Etmap does not request an Instagram password, session cookie or login token. Content that requires login cannot be retrieved through this service.
Can I download every public post?
No. Sources may block anonymous access, remove a file or apply restrictions. Etmap reports an unsuccessful request without producing a fake download result.
Where is my downloaded file?
Check your browser’s Downloads list. On iPhone, open Files and look in Downloads. Our iPhone guide explains the common steps.
Does Etmap keep my videos?
Downloads are streamed from the source to your device. Etmap does not create a permanent library of your media. Operational server logs are processed as described in the privacy policy.
Why did the download fail?
A private post, incorrect link, source restriction or expired result can cause a failure. Read the troubleshooting guide before retrying.