1. Download on Desktop via Browser<\/h4>\n
Follow these steps to easily download Instagram Reels directly to your desktop using any web browser and an online tool:<\/p>\n
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- Open your browser and visit instagram.com<\/a>, then log in.<\/li>\n
- Locate the Instagram Reel you want to download. Click the three dots in the top right corner and select \u201cCopy Link<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n
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- Go to snapinsta.app<\/a>, paste the copied link, and click \u201cDownload<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n
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- On the next page, click \u201cDownload Video<\/strong>\u201d to save the video to your desktop.<\/li>\n
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<\/div>\n2. Download on Mobile Phones via App<\/h4>\n
The easiest and fastest way to download Instagram Reels on your mobile device is by using an app.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s how to do it on both Android and iOS.<\/p>\n
Android<\/h5>\n
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- Download and install the Video Downloader for Instagram app<\/a> from the Google Play Store.<\/li>\n
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- Open the Instagram account that posted the Reel you want to save, and locate the desired Reel.<\/li>\n
- Tap on the three dots in the bottom right corner of the screen.<\/li>\n
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- Select Copy Link<\/strong> from the menu.<\/li>\n
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- Return to the Video Downloader app and paste the URL into the top search bar.<\/li>\n
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- Tap Download<\/strong> and wait for the process to complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
The Reel will now be saved on your phone.<\/p>\n
iOS<\/h5>\n
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- Download and install the InSaver app<\/a> on your iPhone.<\/li>\n
- Find the Instagram account with the Reel you want to download and open the Reel.<\/li>\n
- Tap the three dots in the bottom right corner of the screen.<\/li>\n
- Select Copy Link<\/strong> from the menu.<\/li>\n
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- Return to the InSaver app and paste the URL in the search area.<\/li>\n
- Tap Download<\/strong> and wait for the process to finish. The Reel will be saved to your phone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
<\/div>\n3. Download via Screen Recording<\/h4>\n
Screen recording while playing an Instagram Reel is another effective technique to download<\/em> the video.<\/p>\n
Android<\/h5>\n
You can use either a built-in screen recorder or a third-party Android screen recording app<\/a>.<\/p>\n
To do this, open the screen recorder tool you want to use, then launch Instagram and start playing the Reel you want to save. Once finished, tap stop to save the recording. This ensures the recording ends exactly where you want it to, without capturing unnecessary content.<\/p>\n
iOS<\/h5>\n
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- Open the Settings<\/strong> app and scroll down to the Control Center<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- In the Customize Controls<\/strong> section, find Screen Recording<\/strong> and tap the green plus button to add it to your Control Center.<\/li>\n
- Launch the Instagram app, play the Reel you wish to download, and swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open the Control Center. Tap the Screen Recording<\/strong> button to start recording.<\/li>\n
- The recording will continue until you stop it, so be sure to tap the red bar at the top of your screen to stop recording once the video is finished.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
<\/div>\n4. Download via Stories<\/h4>\n
Downloading Instagram Reels through Stories is a simple and convenient method that doesn\u2019t require any additional apps or tools.<\/p>\n
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- Play the Instagram Reel video and tap the Send\/Receive<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n
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- Select Add Reel to your Story<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
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- A preview screen will appear. Tap the Save<\/strong> button at the top, and the video will be saved to your phone\u2019s photo gallery.<\/li>\n
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<\/div>\n5. Bookmark Instagram Reels<\/h4>\n
If you prefer not to download Instagram Reels directly, you can save them by bookmarking. To do this, simply go to the Reel you want to save and tap the Bookmark<\/strong> button located in the bottom-right corner.<\/p>\n
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The video will be saved to your \u201cSaved\u201d folder, which you can access by tapping on the Profile<\/strong> tab and then selecting Saved<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
From your \u201cSaved\u201d folder, you can easily share the video or repost it as desired.<\/p>\n
<\/div>\nConclusion<\/h4>\n
In conclusion, we\u2019ve covered several methods to download Instagram Reels, including using desktop browsers, mobile apps for Android and iOS, screen recording, and even leveraging Instagram\u2019s Stories and Bookmark features. Each approach has its benefits, but for most users, mobile apps offer the most convenient and straightforward way to save Reels directly to their devices.<\/p>\n
While these methods make it easy to download and keep your favorite Reels, it\u2019s important to remember that the content on Instagram typically belongs to the original creators and may be subject to copyright. Always seek permission from the content creator before downloading or sharing their videos to ensure you\u2019re respecting their rights.<\/p>\n
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- Select Add Reel to your Story<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- In the Customize Controls<\/strong> section, find Screen Recording<\/strong> and tap the green plus button to add it to your Control Center.<\/li>\n
- Locate the Instagram Reel you want to download. Click the three dots in the top right corner and select \u201cCopy Link<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n