H. Emre's IG Downloader

A powerful browser extension that allows you to download Instagram Reels, Stories, and Posts directly from your browser.

🌟 Features

• Download Reels - Save Instagram Reels with original quality
• Download Stories - Download both images and videos from Stories
• Download Posts - Save regular Instagram posts (images and videos)
• One-Click Download - Simple button interface integrated into Instagram
• High Quality - Downloads media in original quality
• Auto-Detection - Automatically detects content type and shows relevant download button
• Safe & Secure - No data collection, works locally in your browser

🚀 Installation

Chrome/Edge/Brave

1. Extract the ZIP file to a folder
2. Open your browser and go to chrome://extensions/
3. Enable "Developer mode" in the top right
4. Click "Load unpacked" and select the extracted folder
5. The extension is now installed and ready to use!

Firefox

1. Open Firefox and go to about:addons
2. Click the gear icon and select "Install Add-on From File"
3. Select the downloaded XPI file
4. The extension is now installed!

📖 How to Use

Downloading Reels

1. Navigate to any Instagram Reel
2. A "Download Reel" button will appear in the top-right corner
3. Click the button to download the Reel

Downloading Stories

1. Open any Instagram Story
2. A "Download Story" button will appear in the top-right corner
3. Click the button to download the Story (image or video)

Downloading Posts

1. Go to any Instagram Post (single image/video)
2. A "Download Post" button will appear in the top-right corner
3. Click the button to download the Post

🛠️ Technical Details

• Technology: Pure JavaScript (ES6+)
• Browser Support: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave
• Manifest Version: V3 (Chrome), V2 (Firefox)
• Permissions:
  • activeTab - Access current Instagram tab
  • downloads - Download media files
  • storage - Save extension settings

🔧 Development

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of JavaScript
• Modern browser with developer tools

🐛 Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Download button not appearing:

• !! Refresh the Instagram page !!

• Ensure you're on a supported page (Reel, Story, or Post)

• Check if the extension is enabled in browser settings

• Downloads not starting:

• Check your browser's download settings

• Ensure no pop-up blockers are interfering

• Verify you have sufficient storage space

• Extension not working:

• Restart your browser

• Reinstall the extension

• Check the browser console for errors (F12)