A practical guide to MP4, vertical Reels, square posts, and playback compatibility. This guide uses a no-login browser workflow and keeps creator rights in view.
Step-by-step instructions
1. Identify whether the post is a Reel, Story, or feed video.
Complete this step carefully, confirm that the post remains public, and use your browser's normal save controls when a media result appears.
2. Check the downloaded file dimensions.
Complete this step carefully, confirm that the post remains public, and use your browser's normal save controls when a media result appears.
3. Keep 9:16 media vertical for Reels and Stories.
Complete this step carefully, confirm that the post remains public, and use your browser's normal save controls when a media result appears.
4. Use H.264 MP4 for broad compatibility when re-encoding authorized content.
Complete this step carefully, confirm that the post remains public, and use your browser's normal save controls when a media result appears.
Useful tips
- Use the original post URL, not a shortened redirect.
- On iPhone, check Files > Downloads; on Android and desktop, check Downloads.
- Keep the creator name and permission record with any media you plan to reuse.
- If a link fails, confirm that it opens in a private browser window without signing in.
Frequently asked questions
Can I save private posts?
No. InstaPaster does not bypass privacy controls or logins.
Does the file keep its quality?
InstaPaster exposes the available public media source. It cannot restore detail that is absent from the source.
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