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How to Download Instagram IGTV Videos (2026)

By DropZap Editorial TeamLast reviewed

Instagram IGTV (Instagram TV) hosts longer-form videos up to 60 minutes. While Instagram has rebranded IGTV as 'Instagram Video' and integrated it into the main feed, the long-form video format remains. DropZap downloads IGTV videos at their full length and original quality, just like regular Instagram Reels and video posts. This guide explains how to identify IGTV videos, how they download, and what to expect from long-form video downloads.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Find the IGTV video. Look for longer videos on Instagram, typically labeled with a duration over 1 minute. These are IGTV format.
  2. Copy the video URL. Tap Share on the IGTV video and select Copy Link.
  3. Download with DropZap. Go to dropzap.digital/instagram-downloader, paste the URL, and click Download.
  4. Verify full length. Open the downloaded video. It should be the full length of the original IGTV upload.

About Instagram downloads

Instagram serves Reels in 1080p vertical, photos at original upload resolution (commonly 1080-2160px on the longer edge). DropZap returns the source file with no transcoding.

Frequently asked questions

Are IGTV videos still downloadable?

Yes. Instagram has integrated IGTV into the main feed, but these videos still download with DropZap like any other Instagram video.

Do IGTV videos download in full quality?

Yes. DropZap downloads IGTV at the original upload quality, which can be up to 4K for professional creators.

Is there a file size limit for IGTV downloads?

No. DropZap can download IGTV videos of any length and file size.

Is it legal to download Instagram content?

Saving Instagram content for personal offline viewing is generally permitted under fair-use principles in most jurisdictions. Reposting someone else's content without credit, commercial use without permission, or scraping at scale may violate Instagram's Terms of Service or copyright.

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