Instagram Reels are fun short and often useful. But the app itself does not offer a simple way to save them offline. If you want to keep your favrite reels to watch later or share them outside Insta this guide is for you.
Use the Save Option
Instagram lets you save reels inside the app. Just tap on the three dots on the reel and hit Save. This will Save Instagram Reels to Your Phone section but not on your device gallery.
Use Online Reels Downloader
You can download reels without installing anything. Just follow these steps:
- Go to Instagram and copy the link of the reel
- Visit a site like SaveInsta or iGram.io
- Paste the link in the search box
- Tap on Download
- The reel will be saved to your phone
Screen Recording Trick
Both Android and iPhone have built in screen recording. Just turn it on and play the reel. Then trim the video later to keep only the part you want.
Important Tips
Make sure the reel is public and not from a private account. Also only download for personal use and give credit to the content creator if you repost.