How to Download Instagram Reels (iPhone, Android, PC)

Before you start

• The Reel must be from a public account. Private accounts and Stories need a login and can't be downloaded.
• Only download Reels you made or have permission to use, and credit the creator if you repost.

Step 1: Copy the Reel's link

1. Open the Reel in Instagram.
2. Tap the paper-plane (Share) icon, or the three dots.
3. Tap Copy link. It looks like instagram.com/reel/…

Step 2: Paste it into the downloader

1. Open the Instagram Reels Downloader.
2. Tap Paste, or paste the link into the box. It starts by itself.
3. Choose MP4 (best quality) for the full 1080p file, a lower quality for a smaller file, or MP3 for just the audio.

Step 3: Find the video on your device

• iPhone: Files app › Downloads. Open it, tap Share, then Save Video to add it to Photos.
• Android: the Downloads or Files app, usually also visible in your gallery.
• Computer: your Downloads folder.

Common problems

• "Couldn't fetch this video": Instagram limits how often its pages can be viewed without logging in. Wait a few minutes and try again.
• Carousel posts with several videos download the first video.
• Stories and Highlights aren't supported because they always require a login.

Need the Reel smaller for WhatsApp? Run the downloaded file through Compress Video for WhatsApp.

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