Following are the ways to download reels free from Instagram.
How to Save Instagram Reels In the App
The steps to store Instagram Reels inside the Instagram app are as follows.
- Start by opening Instagram and tapping the Reels button. From there, you’ll scroll to the Reels video you want to download.
- Another option is to do this via the user’s profile.
- To launch the Reels video, simply press the Reels tab adjacent to the Profile Grid tab and select the one you wish to download.
- After the Reel is open, select Save by tapping the three dots icon in the bottom menu bar.
- To access the saved reel, go back to the Instagram home screen and tap your profile icon > the menu icon > Settings > Account > Saved.
- Here you’ll find your saved videos in the All Posts folder.
How to Download Instagram Reels on Android
If you own an Android phone and want to download Instagram Reels, here’s a step-by-step guide.
- First, download another app ” Video Downloader for Instagram” from the Google Play store.
- Install the app, open it, and complete the setup process, granting the app access to your photos, media, and files.
- Once Video Downloader is set up, return to Instagram and select the reel you wish to download.
- Tap the three-dots icon, then choose ‘Copy Link.’
- Head back to Video Downloader; the URL for the copied reel will be automatically pasted.
- Check your phone’s images, and you’ll find the downloaded reel. You can edit and share it on other apps as desired.
How to Download Instagram Reels on iPhone
To download Instagram Reels on your iPhone, start by visiting the App Store and selecting an app designed for this purpose, such as InSaver: Repost for Instagram.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to download Instagram Reels on iPhone:
- Open the app and complete the setup, granting it permission to access your images and media.
- Return to Instagram, pick the Reels video you wish to download, and tap the three-dot icon, then select ‘Link.’
- Go back to InSaver, and the link copied from Instagram will automatically be pasted.
- Tap ‘Watch It!’ followed by ‘Options,’ ‘Share,’ and finally ‘Save Video’ to store the video in your device’s Photos app.
Saving Instagram Reels to Your Device without any app
Open the Instagram app on your Android smartphone or iPhone.
- Locate the Reels video you wish to save to your device.
- On the left side of the screen, you’ll see a ‘share’ icon. Tap on this icon.
- A share menu will appear, presenting various options for sharing the Reels video.
- Scroll through the share menu until you find the option labeled ‘Add to story.’ Tap on it.
- After choosing ‘Add to Story,’ the Reels video will be included in your Instagram Story.
- Remember, you don’t need to actually post the Story; it’s merely a step to save the Reels. Adjust the video to fit your Story’s layout as desired.
- Once you’ve made any adjustments, locate the ‘three-dot’ button at the top-right corner of the screen and tap on it.
- A menu with various options will appear. Find and select the ‘Save’ option from the menu.
- The Instagram Reels video is now saved in your phone’s storage, complete with sound.
- To access the saved Reels, simply open your device’s photo or gallery app, where you’ll find the downloaded video.
