Video preview before download
Play the available video in the built-in player and review the caption or creator details Instagram provides.
Instagram Reel downloader
Instagram Reel Downloader
Download Instagram Reels by pasting a public Reel link, checking the video preview, and saving the available MP4.
How to download
How to download Instagram Reels
- 01
Copy the Instagram Reel link
Open a public Reel you can view and copy its link from Instagram’s Share menu.
- 02
Preview the Reel video
Paste the link above and play the available preview to confirm that the correct Reel was found.
- 03
Download the Reel as MP4
Select Download MP4 and save the video before its temporary media link expires.
Preview and save
An online Reel downloader with clear results
Audio when it exists in the MP4
If Instagram’s available MP4 contains sound, the downloaded Reel keeps it. DevsLoad cannot add an audio track that the source file does not contain.
No Instagram sign-in on DevsLoad
You do not enter Instagram credentials here. The Reel must still be public and accessible to the service.
Supported links
Links accepted by the Instagram Reel downloader
Use the direct link for one Reel rather than an Instagram profile, feed, photo post, or audio page.
instagram.com/reel links
Standard public Reel URLs copied from Instagram’s Share menu are supported.
instagram.com/reels links
Reel share links using the plural /reels/ path are accepted when they identify one video.
Publicly accessible Reels
Private, deleted, age-restricted, login-gated, or region-blocked Reels may not provide a downloadable MP4.
What to know about Reel links
The Reel downloader is for one Instagram Reel at a time. Copy its share link, paste it above, and check the preview before saving the video. The result depends on what Instagram allows the service to access at that moment.
Use the Reel address
A profile link or general Instagram page does not identify a specific video. Open the Reel itself and use its share action to copy the URL. If a link was shortened or changed by another app, open it first and copy the final Reel address.
Preview details can vary
A missing caption, count, or thumbnail does not always mean the MP4 is missing. The preview displays only details that Instagram provides. Check the video result and its source link before downloading so you know it is the Reel you intended.
Access and expiry matter
Private, deleted, restricted, or temporarily unavailable Reels may have no downloadable file. A download button uses a temporary media link. If it expires, submit the original Reel URL again; a fresh request can only work while Instagram still provides the video.
Mobile and desktop
Download Instagram Reels on any device
iPhone and iPad
Safari normally saves the MP4 in Downloads inside the Files app. Use Share and Save Video to copy it to Photos.
Android phones
Chrome normally saves the Reel MP4 in the Downloads folder. Open Files or browser downloads to find it.
Windows, macOS, and Linux
Your browser saves the Reel to its configured Downloads folder unless you choose another location.
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Open toolHow do I download an Instagram Reel?
Copy the public Reel URL, paste it into the Instagram Reel downloader above, select Preview Reel, and use Download MP4 when the video is available.
Can I download an Instagram Reel without a watermark?
DevsLoad does not add a watermark to the MP4 Instagram provides. If the original Reel already contains a visible watermark, username, or logo, this downloader does not remove it.
Can I download an Instagram Reel with audio?
Yes, when the MP4 supplied by Instagram contains audio. DevsLoad downloads that available file without removing its sound, but it cannot add audio when the source is silent.
Can I save Instagram Reels on iPhone or Android?
Yes. The downloader works in modern mobile browsers. On iPhone, find the MP4 in Files; on Android, check the Downloads folder or your browser’s download list.
Can I preview an Instagram Reel before downloading?
Yes. When Instagram provides the video, the result includes a player so you can check the Reel before saving the MP4.
Why is an Instagram Reel unavailable?
The Reel may be private, deleted, restricted, login-gated, region-limited, or temporarily unavailable to the service. Instagram can also limit requests.
Can I download photos with this Reel downloader?
This page accepts Reel links only. For photos, use the Instagram Photo Downloader.