Save Instagram Reels by copying a public post link and using a free video downloader — plus native options for your own Reels on iPhone and Android.
Your own Reels: yes via save/share or your edit project. Public Reels from others: yes with a copied post URL. Private accounts and Reels you cannot view stay unavailable.
Open the Reel full-screen, tap Share or the menu, choose Copy link. Paste instagram.com/reel/ or instagram.com/p/ URLs into a downloader.
Open the Instagram Video Downloader, paste the Reel URL, tap Download Video, save MP4 to Photos or Gallery.
Export before posting from your editor, or copy the live Reel link after posting and run it through the downloader if you lost the project file.
Copy link in Instagram, open Video Downloader in Safari, paste, download, Save to Photos or Files → Downloads.
Same flow in Chrome — paste link, download, find the MP4 in Downloads or Gallery.
Licensed Reels music may be silent in downloads. Voiceovers usually survive. Repost only with permission.
Reels use post URLs and the Video Downloader. Stories use usernames and the Story Downloader. Carousels use the Media Downloader.
Yes for public Reels you can view. Copy the link and use a downloader. Private content stays off limits.
Copy the Reel link, paste into a downloader in Safari or Chrome, download, then Save Video to Photos or Gallery.
No download notification is sent. Use downloads respectfully for personal reference.
Licensed music may be stripped outside the Instagram app. Test immediately if audio matters.