Troubleshooting Guide

Common issues and their solutions. Can't find your problem? Contact us.

"Private Account" Error
COMMON

Solutions:

  • •This content is from a private Instagram account
  • •We can ONLY download public posts - this is by design
  • •Ask the account owner to make their account public temporarily
  • •Or use Instagram's built-in bookmark feature instead

Prevention: Always check if the account is public before attempting download

Download Button Not Working
COMMON

Solutions:

  • •Clear your browser cache (Ctrl+Shift+Del)
  • •Try in incognito/private browsing mode
  • •Disable browser extensions (especially ad blockers)
  • •Check if JavaScript is enabled in your browser
  • •Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)

Prevention: Keep your browser updated to the latest version

Carousel Shows Only One Image
MEDIUM

Solutions:

  • •Refresh the page (F5 or Ctrl+R)
  • •Clear cache and try again
  • •Wait 10 seconds and click Download again
  • •Check if backend is responding (may be rate-limited)
  • •Try downloading individual images instead

Prevention: Wait a few seconds between download attempts

Slow Download Speed
LOW

Solutions:

  • •Large videos may take 10-30 seconds depending on your connection
  • •Check your internet speed at speedtest.net
  • •Pause other downloads or streaming
  • •Try downloading during off-peak hours
  • •Close unnecessary browser tabs

Prevention: Ensure stable internet connection before downloading

"Failed to Fetch" Error
CRITICAL

Solutions:

  • •Backend API might be temporarily down
  • •Check if Instagram is accessible from your location
  • •Try again in 5-10 minutes
  • •Clear browser cache and cookies
  • •Contact support if issue persists > 1 hour

Prevention: Wait during Instagram maintenance windows

Invalid URL Format
COMMON

Solutions:

  • •Ensure URL starts with https://www.instagram.com/
  • •Supported formats: /p/, /reel/, /tv/, /stories/
  • •Remove extra parameters (?utm_source=... etc.)
  • •Copy URL from browser address bar, not shortened links
  • •Example: https://www.instagram.com/p/ABC123/

Prevention: Always copy full URL from Instagram

Video Has No Sound
LOW

Solutions:

  • •This is normal - some Instagram videos are silent
  • •Original post may not have audio
  • •Check if the original post on Instagram has sound
  • •Download issue is separate from audio issue
  • •Try opening in a video player that supports audio

Prevention: Verify original post has audio before downloading

Download Stuck at Loading
MEDIUM

Solutions:

  • •Wait up to 30 seconds (large files take time)
  • •Refresh page and try again
  • •Check browser console for errors (F12)
  • •Disable VPN/proxy temporarily
  • •Try different network (mobile data vs WiFi)

Prevention: Ensure stable connection before starting

Still Having Issues?
Try these general troubleshooting steps
  1. Clear browser cache and cookies (Ctrl+Shift+Del)
  2. Try in incognito/private browsing mode
  3. Disable all browser extensions temporarily
  4. Update your browser to the latest version
  5. Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
  6. Check if Instagram.com is accessible from your location
  7. Restart your browser or device
  8. Try again in 10-15 minutes
  9. If all else fails, contact our support team