Instagram Reel Thumbnail Downloader

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Download Instagram Reels and Post Thumbnails

Extract high-quality thumbnails from any Instagram Reel or post in seconds. Paste a public URL and download preview images in your preferred resolution.

Perfect for content creators, marketers, and designers who need Instagram cover images. Download Reel thumbnails for portfolios, presentations, or social media planning, including reels thumbnail download and ig video thumbnail download workflows.

Save images in multiple formats for any workflow - social planning, content archives, or design references. Choose from large, medium, or thumbnail resolutions.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

📱 ▼ Can I download thumbnails from Instagram Reels, Posts, and Stories?

Yes, our tool works with Instagram Reels and regular Posts. For Stories, thumbnails are only available while the Story is active (24 hours). Simply paste the public URL and we'll extract the cover image. Note that private accounts require you to be logged in on Instagram first.

🔗 ▼ What Instagram URL formats are supported?

We support all standard Instagram URL formats:

instagram.com/p/POST_ID/
instagram.com/reel/REEL_ID/
instagram.com/tv/VIDEO_ID/
instagram.com/stories/username/STORY_ID/

Just paste any public Instagram link and we'll automatically extract the content ID to fetch the thumbnail. Both desktop and mobile URLs work seamlessly.

🔒 ▼ Does this work with private Instagram accounts?

Our tool only works with public Instagram content. If an account is private, the content must be visible to the public for our thumbnail extractor to access it. This is a limitation of Instagram's privacy settings, not our tool. Make sure the post or Reel you want to download from is set to public.

📏 ▼ What thumbnail sizes does Instagram provide?

Instagram provides three main thumbnail sizes: Large (640x640 pixels - best quality), Medium (320x320 pixels - good balance), and Thumbnail (150x150 pixels - smallest size). We recommend using the Large option for the highest quality cover images, especially for design work or presentations.

🖼️ ▼ Can I download Instagram profile pictures with this tool?

This tool is specifically designed for extracting thumbnails from Instagram Reels and Posts, not profile pictures. Profile pictures have different access methods and privacy settings. For the best results, use our tool with direct links to Reels or Post URLs.

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Zero Registration No sign-up required. Just paste your URL and download. It's that simple.
Multi-Platform Support Works seamlessly with YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Vimeo, and Twitter/X.
Multiple Formats Export thumbnails in JPG, PNG, WEBP, BMP, GIF, or AVIF to match your workflow.
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