Instagram Reels Downloader
Download Instagram Reels in HD MP4 with no watermark for free. Browser based, works on iPhone, Android, PC and Mac. No login, no app install.
How to download an Instagram reel
Instagram has no built in save button for other people’s reels, so this tool fills the gap. It takes about ten seconds:
- Copy the reel link. Open the reel, tap the share icon (the paper plane) or the three dots, and choose Copy link.
- Paste it above. Drop the link into the box at the top of this page and press Download.
- Save the MP4. We fetch the original file from Instagram in the best quality and hand it to you, ready for your Camera Roll or gallery.
No login and no app install. The video keeps its original audio, because Instagram serves reels as a single combined file rather than splitting sound like some platforms do.
Reels without the extra watermark
When you save a reel through Instagram’s own share menu, or by screen recording, you often end up with the username stamp burned across the video or with lower quality from the recording. This reel downloader pulls the source MP4 straight from Instagram, so we never add an overlay of our own on top.
Note that if the creator baked their own watermark or handle into the video before posting, that is part of the footage itself and no downloader can remove it. What you avoid here is the second layer of compression and stamping that comes from re-recording.
Reel quality: 720p and 1080p HD
Most reels are stored at 720p or 1080p, and we always surface the highest stream Instagram offers for that reel. The file is a standard MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio, so it plays on any phone and imports cleanly into CapCut, Premiere or any editor if you want to remix or repost it. As with every platform, the uploaded source sets the ceiling: a reel that was posted in 720p cannot be turned into 1080p by any tool.
Save reels on any device
On iPhone
Open this page in Safari, paste the reel link and press Download. The MP4 saves to Files under Downloads. Open Files, tap the video, hit share and choose Save Video to move it into your Camera Roll.
On Android
Paste the link in Chrome and the reel downloads to your Downloads folder and gallery automatically. No permissions dance beyond the first save.
On PC and Mac
Copy the reel URL from the address bar on instagram.com, paste it here and download. Works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and Brave.
Reels, posts and stories
This page is focused on reels, but the same engine handles other public Instagram media. For feed videos, photo carousels and profile content, use our main Instagram downloader. If a reel has audio issues after saving, our guide on fixing Instagram reels with no sound explains what to do. We only support public accounts, so private profiles and their stories will not work. Please save reels for personal use and credit creators when you re-share.
Frequently asked questions
How do I download an Instagram reel without watermark?
Open the reel, tap the share icon or the three dots, and Copy link. Paste the link into the box above and press Download. We fetch the original source file from Instagram with no overlay watermark added by us.
Does the reel downloader work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Everything runs in your mobile browser. No app store install needed. Tap and hold the downloaded file to save it to your Photos or Camera Roll, or use the share menu to save to Files.
Can I download reels on PC and Mac?
Yes. Open Instagram in your desktop browser, copy the reel URL from the address bar and paste it here. Works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and Brave.
What quality do I get?
Whatever Instagram serves for that specific reel. Most reels are 720p or 1080p HD MP4. We always surface the highest available stream.
Are reels from private accounts supported?
No. We only support public reels. Private accounts and stories from private accounts are not supported. Trying a private link will return an error.
Is it free and is there a download limit?
Free, unlimited, no signup, no subscription, no daily cap. The tool is supported by ads.
Will the reel have the original audio?
Yes. We return the muxed video with original audio intact. Unlike Reddit, Instagram serves reels as a single file so audio is always included.
Not affiliated with Instagram. For personal use only. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.