You filmed, edited and posted a Reel, and now the original file is gone from your camera roll. Paste the link of any public Reel here and you get it back as an MP4, saved straight to your phone or computer. It works in the browser, so there is nothing to install and no account to create.
Creators use this Reels saver to keep a backup of their own work, cut clips for other platforms or send an approved video to a client. The file travels from Instagram to your device and nothing is stored on our side. Before the download starts, a short ad appears, and you can close it.
How it works
- Copy the Reel linkOpen the Reel in the Instagram app, tap the paper plane icon on the right side and choose Copy link. On a computer, click the three dots and pick Copy link.
- Paste it in the boxCome back to this page and tap the field at the top. Paste the link and press the button with the down arrow.
- Save the MP4Close the short ad, choose the option you want and the Reel downloads directly to your gallery or downloads folder.
Questions and answers
Is this Instagram Reels downloader really free?
Yes. There is no plan, no trial and no sign-up. The site pays its bills with one short ad that shows after you tap download; once you close it, the file is released. You are never asked for your Instagram password.
Can I download a Reel from a private account?
No. The tool only reads what Instagram shows to anyone without logging in. Reels from private accounts, Close Friends posts and anything behind a login are out of reach, and we do not ask for your credentials to get around that.
Where does the Reel go after I download it?
On Android it lands in the Downloads folder and shows up in your gallery. On iPhone, Safari saves it to the Files app; open it there and tap Save Video to send it to Photos. On a computer, check your downloads folder.
The download failed. What happened?
Instagram limits access from time to time, and when that happens the link returns nothing. Wait a few minutes and try again with the same link. Also check that the post is public and that you copied the full address.
Can I repost a Reel I downloaded?
Repost only what is yours or what the author allowed you to use. If the Reel belongs to someone else, ask first and credit the account in the caption. Downloading your own videos to publish on other networks is the use this tool was made for.
Does it work with Stories or Highlights?
No. Stories, Highlights and lives are not supported, because most of them require being logged in. This site handles Reels, feed videos, photos and carousels from public posts, plus the Reel audio as MP3.