How to Download Instagram Reels: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Save an Instagram Reel to your phone or computer in a few taps.
Want to save an Instagram Reel to your phone without extra apps?
Instagram does not offer a built-in way to download Reels. Many people try screenshots or screen recordings, which lower the video quality and often add black bars or notifications to the clip.
This guide shows the easiest way to download a public Reel in the best quality the post offers, without installing an app or creating an account.
1Save a Reel with VidPull
VidPull works in your browser and needs no account. Follow these steps:
- Step 1:
Open Instagram and find the Reel you want to download.
- Step 2:
Tap Share and choose Copy link.
- Step 3:
Open VidPull in your browser and paste the link into the box.
- Step 4:
Press Download, then choose the format you want.
- Step 5:
Press Save and the video downloads to your device.
Try the Instagram downloader now:
Open Instagram downloader2If your link does not work
- Make sure the account is public. Private accounts cannot be downloaded.
- Copy the full link from the Share menu instead of typing it by hand.
- If it fails once, wait a few seconds and try again.
3Why this beats screen recording
VidPull fetches the video file from the post itself, so you get the original aspect ratio and the best quality available, with no recording artifacts.
FAQ
Can I download the audio only?
Yes. Choose the audio option after you paste the link, when it is available for that video.
Is there a download limit?
There is no sign-up and no payment. To keep the site fast for everyone, each visitor can make only a limited number of requests per minute.