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Instagram Reels Downloader

Paste a Reel link to download it in HD. No Instagram login, no app, and it works on iPhone, Android and desktop.

How to download an Instagram Reel

  1. Open the Reel in the Instagram app.
  2. Tap the paper plane icon, then Copy link.
  3. Paste the link into the box above and press Download.
  4. Open HD video (MP4). It plays in a new tab.
  5. Save it: on iPhone tap Share, then Save Video. On Android or desktop, use the ⋮ menu and choose Download.

Download Reels on iPhone

Use Safari for the shortest path: paste the link, open the HD video, tap the Share icon and choose Save Video, and the Reel lands in Photos. In Chrome or other browsers on iPhone the file goes to the Files app first; open it there, tap Share, then Save Video.

Why not use Instagram's own download button?

Instagram only shows Download on Reels from public accounts that allow it, and the saved file carries an Instagram watermark with the creator's handle. Many creators switch it off. This tool saves the same video file Instagram plays in the app, without the overlay.

Reposting Reels the right way

Ask the creator before reposting, and tag them in the caption. Instagram's ranking favours original content, so a repost usually reaches fewer people than a Collab post, where the Reel appears on both accounts and the views count once. Brands that want to run a creator's Reel as an ad need usage rights in writing; that is what an Elev8or collab sets up.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I download an Instagram Reel?

Tap the paper plane icon on the Reel, choose Copy link, paste it into the box above and press Download. Open the HD video and save it.

Do I need to log in to Instagram?

No. You only need the public link. We never ask for your Instagram password, and you should not give it to any downloader.

Does it keep the original quality?

It saves the highest quality Instagram serves for that Reel, usually 720p or 1080p depending on what the creator uploaded.

Can I download Reels from a private account?

No. Only Reels from public accounts can be downloaded.

Does the creator know if I download their Reel?

No. Instagram does not notify anyone when a public Reel is saved through a link.

Can I repost a Reel I downloaded?

Only with the creator’s permission, and you should credit them. Instagram also ranks reposted content lower than originals, so asking the creator to Collab-post it usually reaches more people.

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