Instagram Direct Messages (DMs) often contain videos shared by friends or creators. Saving these is trickier than saving videos from a public feed. Here is the full guide for 2026.
Can You Download Videos From Instagram DMs?
It depends on the source of the video. Instagram DMs can contain two types of videos: 1. Videos sent as direct message content (shared from someone's camera roll or recorded in-app). 2. Videos shared from a public Instagram post or Reel.
How to Save Videos Shared From a Public Post
If someone shared a Reel or post into your DMs: 1. Tap on the shared post to open it. 2. Tap the three-dot menu (three dots). 3. Tap Copy Link. 4. Open indirici.net. 5. Paste the link. 6. Download.
This works because the underlying content is from a public post.
What About Videos Sent Directly (Not From a Post)?
Videos sent directly from a camera roll or recorded in-chat are stored temporarily on Instagram's servers. These do not have a shareable public URL, so third-party downloaders cannot access them.
Can You Screenshot or Screen Record a DM Video?
Screen recording works for non-disappearing DM videos. For disappearing photo or video messages, Instagram blocks screen recording on most devices.
Disappearing Messages
Disappearing video messages in Instagram DMs use View Once technology. These cannot be saved on either end after viewing.
Conclusion
Videos shared from public posts into Instagram DMs can be downloaded via indirici.net. Videos sent directly from camera rolls cannot be downloaded by third-party tools. For public-post shares, copy the link from the DM, paste into indirici.net, and save instantly.