How to Download HD Reels From Instagram

Reels are one of the Snapinsta engaging types of content on Instagram, making it worth brands and influencers’ while to post them. However, if you want to save a Reel for offline viewing or use as a source of creative inspiration for other projects, there is no built-in feature on Instagram that allows you to do this. Fortunately, there are a few workarounds that you can use.

First, make sure the Reel you want to download is public. Then, open the video in full-screen mode and tap the three dots in the bottom right corner to pull up the menu and select Save. This will download the Reel to your device and save it to your camera roll.

Step-by-Step Guide to Downloading Instagram Reels

Another way to save a Reel is to use an app like InstaSaver or Story Saver. These apps allow you to save any Instagram video or Reel by tapping the share icon, selecting ‘Copy link’, and then returning to the app where you’re saving the Reel and pasting in the copied link. The app will then download the Reel to your camera roll or Safari downloads folder, depending on your device’s settings.

Finally, Kapwing is a web-based video editing platform that also lets you download Instagram Reels. The only downside is that you need to create an account to use it, but it brings plenty of features to keep you happy — including dubbing, subtitles, resizing, text-to-speech, and more. You can also upload a Reel from your computer and edit it with the platform’s wide variety of tools.