Instagram Reels downloader
Paste a link to a public Reel or video post to download the original MP4.
How to download an Instagram Reel
- 1Copy the linkIn Instagram, tap the share icon on the Reel, then Copy link.
- 2Paste it aboveFinding the video usually takes a few seconds.
- 3Enter your work emailThe MP4 downloads right away. On iPhone, open it in Files and tap Save Video to add it to Photos.
Questions
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Is it free?
Yes. The download needs a work email, but no account or app, and no watermark is added. Each person can process a limited number of videos in a short period.
Why do you need my email?
Finding the video is free for everyone. The download needs a work email so we know which teams use the tool. You enter it once on each browser, and we only add you to our mailing list if you tick the box.
Which links work?
Reels (instagram.com/reel/…) and video posts (instagram.com/p/…). For a carousel, you get the first video. Stories and profiles aren't supported.
What quality is the download?
The same file Instagram serves to viewers, usually a 720p or 1080p MP4 with sound.
Does it work with private accounts?
No. Private, deleted, and age-restricted posts can't be fetched.
Can I repost what I download?
Only if it's your own content or you have the creator's permission. Credit creators and ask before reposting.
Do you store the videos?
No. The file streams from the platform through our server to you. We keep the post's details in memory for about an hour so a repeat download is faster.
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For videos you own or have permission to use. Credit creators, and ask before reposting their work.