Copy the Reel link
Open the Instagram app or website, find the Reel you want to save, tap the Share icon (paper airplane or three dots), and select Copy link.
Instagram Reels Downloader
Save Instagram Reels videos with clear original sound in MP4 format. Free, fast, and works directly in your mobile or desktop browser.
Download Instagram Reels with audio using StorySave
StorySave lets you download public Instagram Reels directly to your phone, tablet, or computer in full 1080p high definition. When you save a clip using our tool, the original audio track and background music remain fully synchronized with the video stream.
Whether you want to archive your favorite cooking tutorials, workout guides, or creative video edits, StorySave extracts the progressive MP4 stream directly from Instagram's content delivery servers. For ephemeral clips shared in stories, check out our Instagram Story Downloader instead. For standard feed clips, explore our Instagram Video Downloader.
How to download an Instagram Reel
Follow these three simple steps to download any public Instagram Reel directly to your device.
Paste into StorySave
Open StorySave in your browser, paste the Reel link into the input field above, and click Download. Our servers will process the video stream in seconds.
Save the MP4 video
Review the video preview card and click Download Video. The full-resolution MP4 file with audio will be saved directly to your device's downloads folder.
Key features of our Reels Downloader
Original audio preservation
Every downloaded Reel includes its native soundtrack, voiceover, and licensed music track at full volume without audio compression.
Full HD 1080p resolution
We retrieve the highest quality progressive MP4 stream available from Instagram's CDN, ensuring sharp visuals on both mobile displays and desktop monitors.
No watermarks added
StorySave downloads the original creator video without superimposing any logos, timestamps, or third-party watermarks onto your saved file.
Saving Instagram Reels to iPhone and Android
On iPhone, open Safari, paste the Reel link, and tap Download. When the file finishes saving, tap the download icon in Safari's address bar, select the video, tap the Share button, and choose 'Save Video' to add it to your Camera Roll in the Photos app.
On Android devices, files save directly to your default Downloads directory in Chrome or your chosen mobile browser. You can access the Reel instantly via Google Photos, Samsung Gallery, or any file manager app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download Instagram Reels with audio and music?
Yes. StorySave extracts the combined video and audio stream directly from Instagram, preserving all background music, voiceover tracks, and sound effects in the downloaded MP4 file.
Why do some downloaded Reels have no sound on my device?
If a downloaded Reel is silent, verify that your device volume is turned up and that your media player is not muted. If the audio was muted by Instagram due to regional copyright restrictions, the public CDN stream may not include that track.
Can I download Reels in 1080p 60fps?
StorySave always retrieves the highest resolution stream published by Instagram. If the creator uploaded a high-bitrate 1080p video, you will receive that full-resolution file without re-encoding.
How do I save a Reel directly to my iPhone Camera Roll?
After downloading the Reel in Safari, tap the Downloads button in the URL bar, open the downloaded MP4 file, tap the Share sheet icon in the bottom-left corner, and tap 'Save Video'. The clip will appear immediately in your Photos app.
Does the creator know if I downloaded their Reel?
No. StorySave processes all requests anonymously. Instagram does not notify creators or track downloads of public Reels.
Can I download Reels from private accounts?
Public Reels can be downloaded directly through this tool. If you follow a private account and wish to save their Reel, use our Private Instagram Downloader workflow to extract media using authorized page source code.
Do I need to install an app or browser extension?
No. StorySave works entirely online through any web browser on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux without any software installation.