How to download Instagram Reels on any device
The short answer: copy the reel's link in Instagram, paste it into the Instagram Reels Downloader, and save the MP4. Below are the exact taps for Android, iPhone and PC, where the file ends up, and what to do when it doesn't work.
Step 1: copy the reel link
Every method starts with the reel's link.
- Open the reel in the Instagram app.
- Tap the paper-plane Share icon on the right side of the reel.
- Tap Copy link. A "Link copied" message appears.
On a computer, open the reel on instagram.com and copy the address from the browser bar. It looks like https://www.instagram.com/reel/ABC123xyz/.
Download reels on Android
- Open Chrome and go to vidnuvora.ink/instagram-reels-downloader/.
- Tap Paste (or long-press the box and choose Paste), then tap Download.
- Tap Download video under the preview. Chrome shows the download at the bottom of the screen.
- Find the reel in Files → Downloads, or in the Download album of your gallery app.
Download reels on iPhone
- Open Safari and go to the reels downloader page.
- Paste the link and tap Download, then tap Download video.
- Safari asks whether to download the file; tap Download.
- Open the Files app → Downloads, tap the video, then the Share icon → Save Video to add it to Photos.
Download reels on a PC or Mac
- Copy the reel's address from instagram.com.
- Paste it on the reels downloader page and click Download.
- Click Download video. The MP4 goes to your Downloads folder.
Save only the sound of a reel
If you want the music or voice-over rather than the video, use the Instagram audio downloader. It saves the reel's sound track as an M4A file. It is not converted to MP3, which keeps the original quality.
When a reel won't download
| What you see | Why | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| "This post isn't publicly visible" | Private account, age limit or region limit | Nothing can be done from outside Instagram |
| "Stories and highlights…" | You pasted a story link | Stories need a login; paste a reel or post link |
| "This post doesn't exist" | Deleted post or broken link | Copy the link again from Instagram |
| "Instagram didn't return this post" | Instagram is limiting requests | Wait a minute, then try again |
| "This download link has expired" | Links last one hour | Paste the reel link again |
Respect the creator
Downloading a reel to watch offline or keep a memory is common. Reposting someone else's reel as your own can break Instagram's rules and copyright law. Ask before reusing, and always credit the creator.