# How To Download Instagram Reels **URL:** \ **Category:** Tutorials & Methods\ **Tags:** freebies, tips-tricks, social-media\ **Created:** [June 14, 2022, 8:27pm UTC](https://onehack.st/t/how-to-download-instagram-reels/219863 "2022-06-14T20:27:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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In this article, I will show you various methods that you can use to download Instagram Reels. #### 1. Downloading Instagram Reels via third-party app The simplest way to download Instagram Reels is by using another app. ##### Android Users: 1. If you’re an Android user, there are a few different apps you can use to download Instagram Reels. One of the best options is [Video Downloader for Instagram – Repost Instagram](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=insave.repost.videodownloaderforinstagram.photodownloaderforinstagram&hl=en&gl=US). 2. Install and open the app on your phone. 3. Open the Instagram account that posted the Reel you want to save and look for the Reel you want to download. 4. Once you have opened it, tap on the three dots in the bottom right corner of the screen. 5. Click **Copy Link** from the menu that appears. 6. Now, go back to the app and paste the URL in the top search bar. 7. Tap **Download** and wait for the process to finish. The Reel will now be saved on your phone. ##### iOS Users: There are also a few different apps available for iPhone and iPad users who want to download Instagram Reels. One of the best options is [InSaver for Instagram](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/insaver-repost-for-instagram/id1579857563). Here’s how to use it: 1. Install and open the app on your phone. 2. Search for the Instagram account with the Reel you want to download and open the Reel. 3. Now, tap on the three dots in the bottom right corner of the screen. 4. Click **Copy Link** from the menu that appears. 5. Now, go back to the app and paste the URL in the search area. 6. Tap **Download** and wait for the process to finish and the Reel will be saved on your phone. #### 2. Downloading Instagram Reels via web browser You can also download Instagram Reels via your web browser. This method works on any device, including computers, smartphones, and tablets. 1. To get started, open your web browser of choice and go to [www.instagram.com.](http://www.instagram.com./) 2. Log in with your credentials and find the Reel that you want to download. 3. Click on the three dots located in the top-right corner of the video. 4. From the drop-down menu that appears, select **Copy Link**. 5. Next, open a new tab in your browser and go to [savefrom.net](https://gb.savefrom.net/). Paste the link you just copied into the bar at the top of the page and hit the **Download** button next to it. 6. Beneath the video link, you should see a list of formats in which you can download the video. Pick any format and click on the **Download** button. 7. The download process will begin automatically. You can find the saved video in your browser’s “Downloads” folder. #### 3. Downloading Instagram Reels via screen recording Screen recording is another method you can use to download Instagram Reels. This method works on both Android and iOS devices. ##### Android Users: To download a video from Instagram on Android, you can either use the screen recorder that comes built-in your phone or through a third-party screen recorder app. To do that just open the screen recorder tool that you want to use, then launch Instagram and start playing the video that you want to save on your device. After finishing, the tap stop so that it gets saved at its current position and doesn’t continue playing when it finishes downloading. ##### iOS Users: 1. Open the **Settings** app on your device and then scroll down to the **Control Center**. 2. In the **Customize Controls** , find **Screen Recording** and then tap on the green plus sign next to add it to your Control Center. 3. Now open up Instagram and start playing the video you wish to download and swipe up from the bottom of your screen to bring up the Control Center. Here tap the **Screen Recording** button to start recording your screen. 4. The video will keep recording until you stop it, so make sure to tap on the red bar at the top of your screen to stop recording once the video is finished downloading. Through this method, you can download multiple videos and without having to install any third-party apps. #### 4. Downloading Instagram Reels via Stories Downloading Instagram Reels with Stories is a simple yet handy hack that does not involve any additional app or tool usage. 1. Play the Instagram Reels video and select the **Send/Receive** icon. 2. Choose **Add Reel to your Story**. 3. A preview screen will be displayed. Here, click the **Save** button at the top. That’s all. The video will be kept in the photo gallery on your phone. #### 5. Bookmark Instagram Reels You can download Instagram Reels by bookmarking them. You can do this by simply going to the video you want to download and tapping on the **Bookmark** button located in the bottom-right corner. The video will then be saved to your “Saved” folder, which you can access by tapping on the **Profile** tab and then selecting **Saved**. From there, you can share the video or post it wherever you want. #### Summary So there you have it. There are many ways to download your favorite Instagram Reels. In fact, if you do some digging, I’m sure you’ll find even more methods that didn’t make my list. The key is to simply find one or two of these methods that work for you and your needs, then stick with it. This way, when that big Reel comes out a week before it drops on IG, you can actually watch what everyone is talking about instead of rushing to download each version and then having no idea which one was right.