How to Download Instagram Carousel Video
Figuring out how to download Instagram carousel video takes one extra step compared to a normal post, because a carousel can mix photos and video clips in a single post — and most basic downloaders only grab the first slide. The trick is to copy the carousel's post link and use a downloader that lists every slide, so you can pick exactly the video one(s) you want.
It works the same on phone and computer. In the Instagram app, tap the share icon on the carousel post and choose Copy Link; on desktop, copy the URL from the address bar. Paste that link into our <a href="/instagram-video-downloader/">Instagram video downloader</a> and it will show you each slide in the carousel, so you can download the video slides individually — no app install, no login.
One honest caveat before you start: this only works for carousels you can view, which means public posts (or posts from accounts you follow). Carousels from private accounts can't be fetched by any legitimate tool. The video slides save at up to 1080p — the best quality Instagram serves. For more walkthroughs like this, check our <a href="/guides/">guides</a> collection.
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How to download in 3 steps
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Open the Carousel Post and Copy Its Link
Find the carousel post — you'll recognize it by the stacked-squares icon or the dots showing multiple slides. In the Instagram app, tap the paper-plane share icon under the post and choose Copy Link. On a desktop browser, open the post and copy the URL from the address bar. This link points to the whole carousel, not just the slide you're looking at, which is exactly what you want.
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Paste the Link Into the Downloader
Go to the <a href="/instagram-video-downloader/">Instagram video downloader</a> page, paste the carousel link into the input box, and hit download. The tool reads the post and lists every slide in the carousel — photos and videos alike — instead of blindly grabbing the first one. If the post is from a private account you can't view, you'll get an unavailable message, and no tool can get around that.
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How to Download Instagram Carousel Video Slides: Pick and Save
Look through the listed slides, find the ones marked as video, and hit download on each video slide you want. The MP4 files save to your phone, or to your browser's Downloads folder on PC, at up to 1080p quality. Want every video slide? Download them one by one — photo slides aren't video files, so grab those with a screenshot if you need them.
Why use Ultra Video Downloader?
Slide-by-Slide Picker
The downloader lists every slide in the carousel separately, so you choose exactly which video slide(s) to save instead of getting stuck with only the first one.
Up to 1080p Quality
Video slides download at the best quality Instagram serves — up to 1080p — with no extra compression and no watermark added.
Works on Phone and PC
Copy the link from the Instagram app or your desktop browser; the download flow is the same either way, and nothing needs installing.
No Login, No Watermark
You never enter Instagram credentials into the downloader, and the saved files carry no watermark — they're the original video files.
Free and Unlimited
Download video slides from as many carousels as you like. No daily caps, no accounts, no premium upsell.
Frequently asked questions
What if the carousel has no video in it?+
Then there's nothing to download as a video — a photos-only carousel is just images, and a video downloader can only fetch actual video slides. If you need the photos, a screenshot or Instagram's own save/bookmark feature is the honest route.
Can I download all the slides at once?+
Video slides download one at a time — pick each video slide from the list and save it. Photo slides aren't video files, so they aren't part of a video download; screenshot them if you need copies.
Why do some tools only download the first slide?+
Cheap or outdated downloaders fetch only the post's primary media URL, which is always the first slide. A proper carousel-aware tool reads the post's full media list and shows every slide. If a tool gives you just slide one, that's the tool's limitation — try one that lists all slides.
Is it OK to repost someone else's carousel video?+
Downloading for personal, offline viewing is one thing; reposting is another. If you share someone's carousel video, credit the original creator clearly — and better yet, ask their permission first. Creators notice, and it's the right thing to do.
What quality will the carousel video be?+
Up to 1080p, the best quality Instagram serves for feed video. Nothing is re-compressed and no watermark is added, so what you download is what Instagram delivered.
Can I download carousels from my own posts?+
Yes — your own public posts work exactly the same way. Copy the link to your carousel, paste it in, and pick the video slides. It's a handy way to back up videos you've posted without digging through your camera roll.
Carousels look tricky, but it's really just: copy the post link, paste it into a downloader that lists every slide, and save the video ones. Skip any tool that only hands you the first slide, stick to posts you can actually view, and credit creators when you share. Do that, and you'll never lose a good carousel video to the scroll again.