ReelDownloadr

Instagram Reels Downloader

Copy a reel's link from Instagram, paste it below and save the reel as an MP4 file with its sound.

Video Reels Photo Audio

Works with public posts. What can't be downloaded?

How to download Instagram Reels

  1. Copy the link. In the Instagram app, open the reel, tap the share icon (paper plane) or the ⋯ menu, then tap Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar.
  2. Paste it above. Tap Paste or long-press the box and paste, then press Download.
  3. Save the file. A preview appears with one button per file. Tap the button you need; your browser saves the file to Downloads.

Reels, in the quality Instagram stores them

Instagram keeps several copies of every reel at different sizes. ReelDownloadr picks the largest MP4 that Instagram offers on the web and shows you its real dimensions before you save it, so you know exactly what you are getting. Nothing is re-encoded or upscaled, which keeps the file the same as the one Instagram plays.

Along with the video you can save the reel's cover image, and its sound as a separate M4A file when Instagram provides one.

Reels from a carousel post

If the link points to a post with several slides, every video and photo in it is listed separately with its own button. Save just the slide you want.

What works and what doesn't

ReelDownloadr reads the same public page that anyone sees when they open an Instagram link without logging in. That decides what is possible:

  • Public reels, videos, photo posts and carousels
  • Reel and video sound as an M4A file, when Instagram provides a separate audio track
  • Private accounts. We never ask for your Instagram password and never log in on your behalf
  • Stories and highlights, because Instagram only shows them to logged-in users
  • MP3 conversion. Audio is saved as M4A (AAC), which most phones and computers play without extra apps
  • Posts the owner deleted, age-restricted posts, or posts blocked in your region

If a reel won't download

  • "This post isn't publicly visible" – the account is private, or the owner limited who can see it.
  • "Instagram says this post doesn't exist" – the reel was deleted, or part of the link is missing. Copy it again.
  • "Instagram didn't return this post just now" – Instagram sometimes slows down automated requests. Wait a minute and try again.
  • The download link has expired – links stay valid for an hour. Paste the reel link again to get fresh ones.

For step-by-step instructions for each device, read how to download Instagram Reels.

Questions people ask

How do I download an Instagram reel?
Open the reel in Instagram, tap the paper-plane share icon, choose Copy link, paste the link on this page and press Download. Then tap Download video.
Will the reel have sound?
Yes. The MP4 includes the reel's audio. If a reel was posted without sound, the result says so.
Can I save only the song or sound of a reel?
Yes. When Instagram provides a separate audio track, a Download audio (M4A) button appears. You can also use the Instagram audio downloader.
Is there a reels download app I need to install?
No. ReelDownloadr runs in your phone's browser, so there is nothing to install and no app permissions to give.
Why can't I download a reel from a private account?
Private reels are only visible to approved followers who are logged in. ReelDownloadr doesn't log in to anyone's account, so it can't see them.
Does Instagram tell the creator that I downloaded their reel?
ReelDownloadr doesn't send Instagram any information about you; the request to Instagram comes from our server, not your account. Respect the creator anyway and credit them if you share.

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