Guide

How to download from Instagram

Follow these steps to save public Instagram Reels, videos, photos and carousel posts with ReelDownloader. No app install and no Instagram login.

Copy the URL

Open Instagram on mobile or desktop, open the public post or Reel, tap Share, then choose Copy link.

Paste into ReelDownloader

Return to ReelDownloader, paste the link in the input box, and press Download. You can also use the Paste button.

Save your file

Preview the result, then download the MP4 or JPG. On phones, check your browser downloads or Files app.

What links work?

ReelDownloader supports public Instagram post links, Reel links, IGTV / long video links, and carousel albums that mix photos and videos.

  • instagram.com/reel/...
  • instagram.com/p/...
  • instagram.com/tv/...

Download Instagram Reels on phone

Copy the Reel link from the Instagram app, open ReelDownloader in Chrome or Safari, paste the URL, and tap Download. The video usually saves as an MP4 file.

Download photos and carousels

For album posts, ReelDownloader lists each slide so you can save images one by one. This is useful when a post has several photos or mixed media.

Common mistakes

  • Using a private account post that is not visible while logged out
  • Pasting a profile URL instead of a post or Reel URL
  • Copying a truncated link from chat apps

Need more help? Visit the FAQ or browse the ReelDownloader blog for detailed tutorials.