How to Download Instagram Reels

The quick version

Downloading a reel or post takes under a minute on any device:

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   Step 1: Copy the post link

   In the Instagram app tap the Share (paper plane) icon on the reel or post and choose Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from your browser bar.

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   Step 2: Paste it into IG Downloader

   Paste the link into the box at the top of this page and press Download.

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   Step 3: Choose what to save

   Pick the HD MP4 for videos, Audio for the soundtrack only, or Photo for full-size pictures. Carousels list every slide separately.

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   Step 4: Save the file

   Your browser downloads the file to its usual Downloads folder (the Files app on iPhone, Downloads on Android and computers).

How to download Instagram Reels on Android

1. Open the reel in the Instagram app, tap the Share (paper plane) icon, then Copy link.
2. Open IG Downloader in Chrome, Samsung Internet or Firefox.
3. Tap the Paste button (or long-press the box and choose Paste), then tap Download.
4. Tap Download next to HD. The progress appears in your notification shade.
5. Find the video in the Downloads folder, or in Google Photos / Gallery under Download.

How to download Instagram Reels on iPhone & iPad

1. In the Instagram app, tap Share → Copy link on the reel or post.
2. Open Safari and go to ig.downloaderize.com.
3. Paste the link and tap Download, then tap Download next to the file you want and confirm.
4. Tap the download arrow in Safari’s address bar to see the file. It is saved in Files → Downloads.
5. To add it to your camera roll, open the file, tap Share and choose Save Video or Save Image.

Tip: iOS 13 or later is required for Safari downloads. Chrome for iOS also works and saves to the same Downloads folder.

How to download Instagram Reels on Windows, Mac & Linux

1. Open the reel or post on instagram.com and copy the URL from the address bar (it looks like instagram.com/reel/AbC… or instagram.com/p/AbC…).
2. Paste it into the box on our homepage and click Download.
3. Click Download next to the file you want. Your browser saves it to the default Downloads folder.

Playing the file? Windows Media Player, the Photos app, QuickTime and VLC all open it without extra codecs.

Carousels and photos

A carousel is a post with up to 20 photos and videos you swipe through. Paste its link once and every slide is listed in order, each with its own preview and download button:

• Photo slides download as JPG at the largest size Instagram stores.
• Video slides download as MP4 with sound, with the audio track and cover image as extra options.

Browsers ask before saving many files at once, so save slides one after another. The Instagram photo downloader page explains photo sizes in more detail.

Choosing the right format

Troubleshooting

“We couldn’t find a public post at that link”

The account may be private, or the post was deleted, archived or age-restricted. Open the link in a private browser window while logged out; if you can’t see it there, it can’t be downloaded.

“Stories, highlights and profiles can’t be downloaded”

Instagram only shows these to logged-in users, and IG Downloader never asks for your account. Use a link to a post, reel or video instead.

The download link expired

Instagram’s file links are signed and expire after a while. Paste the original post link again to get fresh download links.

The video plays in the browser instead of downloading

Use the Download button next to the file you want; it always saves a file. If your browser still opens the video, right-click or long-press it and choose Save video as….

Still stuck? Check the FAQ or contact us; we read every message.

Download responsibly

Posts belong to the people who made them. Downloading for personal, offline viewing is the intended use of this tool. Do not re-upload, monetise or pass off someone else’s content as your own without permission. See Instagram’s copyright help pages and our Terms and Conditions for more.