1. Download Instagram Reels With Online Tools (Android, iOS, Web)
There are several online tools that help you download Instagram Reels without the need to install an app or software. These services also let you save the videos without any watermark or restrictions. Here are some of the best online tools for downloading Reels, which you can access on your mobile device or PC.
InDownInstagram Reels Downloader (InstaVideoSave)Instadp
For the purpose of this tutorial, we’re showing you how to download a Reel using InDown. One big downside of this method is that these sites are riddled with ads on mobile, making it quite annoying to use them. The same goes for the second method we’re going to cover so if you don’t want that, you can skip to the other options included in the tutorial.
2. Download Instagram Reels With a Third-Party App (Android, iOS)
There are several available apps that help you download Instagram Reels videos. Such apps also negate the need to open a website every time you want to download a Reel. Choose from any of these popular Android and iOS apps for downloading Reels:
Reels Video Downloader for Instagram (Android)Video Downloader for Instagram by ETM (Android)Video Downloader for Instagram by DevBay (Android)Instant Save (iOS)InSaver (iOS)
For the purpose of this tutorial, we’ll demonstrate using the third app on the list.
3. Bookmark Instagram Reels (Android, iOS)
If you just wish to save an Instagram Reel for future use instead of downloading it, simply bookmark the Reel. However, this means you won’t have the Reel on your mobile device. It will be stored on Instagram, so if the poster decides to delete it, it will be gone for good.
4. Download Instagram Reels via Stories (Android, iOS)
A simple yet useful hack that does not require any additional app or tool is to download Instagram Reels via Stories. Tip: By the way, if you love doing Stories daily, it might be handy to know how to delete one photo from your Story on Instagram.
5. Download Instagram Reels With Screen Recorder (Android, iOS, Web)
Another option for those who want to have their favorite Reels on their device is to use Android or iOS’ built-in screen recording feature. Follow the steps below to do so.
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You can also use a screen recorder program for Mac or Windows, or an extension such as Loom to record your screen while viewing an Instagram Reel on your PC.
6. Download Your Own Instagram Reels (Android, iOS)
Instagram offers you the option to download both your published and unpublished Reels to your device. While Instagram can automatically save the photos and videos you share as posts, it won’t save Reels the same way, so you’ll have to save Reels manually if you want to keep them for later. Image credit: Freepik All screenshots by Alexandra Arici If you’re using the Instagram Story method, your Reels will end up in your Gallery in the Instagram folder. However, if you go for the Screen recorder option, you’ll need to search for the folder with the same name in the Gallery app.
