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How to download Instagram Reels
Instagram has no save-to-device button for Reels, only in-app bookmarks that disappear if the post is deleted. Here is how to keep a real copy in your gallery, in the original quality and without logging in to anything.
Updated · 3 steps · about a minute
Copy the Reel's link
On the Reel, tap the three-dot menu (or the Share arrow) and choose Copy link. On desktop, just copy the URL from the address bar.
The share icon under the Reel 
Copy link in the Share to dialog Paste it into ClipKoala
Head to the Instagram downloader and paste. The Reel appears with its cover, caption, and author in a couple of seconds.
Download the video
Click Download Video and the full-quality MP4 saves to your device, named after the caption.
Try it now
Open the instagram downloader and paste your link. Free, no sign-up.
Good to know
- Photo posts and carousels work the same way, and carousels can be saved in one click as a ZIP
- Public Stories and Highlights are supported too; paste the story link while it is live
- No Instagram login is ever asked for. ClipKoala only reads public posts