If you are interested in downloading Instagram Reels, this article is for you. We have listed some of the ways you can follow to download any Instagram Reels on your mobile phone (Android or iPhone) or PC.
How Do You Download Your Reels Videos?
Instagram offers the feature to download the Reels video you have created on its mobile application. But, this feature isn’t currently available in the web version of Instagram. You can follow these steps to download your Reel videos.
Can You Download Other People’s Reels Videos?
As Instagram currently doesn’t offer the option to download other creators’ Reel videos, you will have to resort to some workarounds. We have found three methods you can choose from to download other creators’ Reel videos.
Using In-Built Screen Recorder
You can use an in-built screen recorder to capture the Reels videos. The video can then be either edited, cropped or cut as you wish.
On iPhone
All iPhones have a screen recording feature. You must first add a screen recorder in the Control Center to access it. You can find the video in your Photos app.
On Android
Some Android phones have an in-built screen recorder that you can use to record and save your Instagram Reels. If your Android has a screen recorder, follow these steps to access the inbuilt- screen recorder.
Using Instagram Story
You have the option to share the Reels on your Instagram Story. You can use this to save your favorite Reels as well.
Using Third-Party Apps and Websites
You can also use third-party apps and websites to download the Reels videos. However, using third-party apps and websites may come with its risks. So use it wisely. However, to download Reels videos from third-party sites, you must first copy the link to the video and paste the link into third-party websites or apps to get the video.
How to Share the Instagram Reels?
Instagram Reels can be shared on other social platforms, such as Facebook, Viber, WhatsApp, etc., by using the Share option. Depending on the device you are using, follow the steps given below to share the Instagram reels.
On PC
On iPhone
On Android
The option to Share a Reels video varies depending on whether or not the Reels feature is activated on your Android phone. Reels feature activates if you have posted a Reels video in the past. If you haven’t, then the feature will not activate. If the Reels feature is activated, then the steps to copy the link are the same as those of the iPhone. If the Reels feature is not activated, follow these steps:
