How to download an Instagram Reel
- In Instagram, tap the Share icon (the paper plane), then Copy link.
- Paste the link above and wait for the video to load.
- Tap Download MP4. Your browser saves the file.
Reels, video posts and carousels
Public Reels and video posts both work. In a carousel, each video gets its own entry in the Select a video menu; photos are skipped.
Everyscroll saves the video file Instagram itself plays, with sound and without adding a watermark.
When Instagram says no
Instagram sometimes limits access even to public posts or asks for a login. The page then shows an error instead of a broken file, and trying again later may work. Private accounts, Stories and Instagram Live are not supported.