How To Download Instagram Reels: A Complete Guide For Users

If you maintain an active presence on Instagram Reels and several other social media platforms, you understand the challenge of keeping up with content creation for all of them. Focusing on short-form video content can be particularly time-consuming and exhausting. Luckily, repurposing your Instagram Reels content for other platforms is not difficult.

If you need to download Instagram Reels for inspiration, future reference, or to use on another platform, you might be frustrated by the lack of a built-in download feature. However, there are several workarounds available. Continue reading to learn how to download Reels from other users and your own reels to your device.

How To Download Your Own Instagram Reels

Suppose you've previously shared content on Instagram Reels and now wish to use it for a new account or share it with your LinkedIn audience. Here's how you can download your own Instagram Reels that are already published:

• Open the Instagram app and navigate to your profile.
• Go to the Reels tab and locate the specific Reel you want to save.
• Tap on the Reel to view it in full-screen mode.
• In the bottom right corner, tap on the three dots to access the menu.
• Select "Save to Camera Roll" from the options provided. The video will then be saved directly to your device.
• By following these steps, you'll effortlessly save your Instagram Reel to your phone, making it readily available for reuse on other platforms. Easy, isn't it?

How To Download Other Users Instagram Reels

While TikTok has offered the option to download other users' content for years, Instagram has only recently added this feature for public Reels. The process is easy: 

• Tap on the Share icon (resembling a paper aeroplane), then select the Download option. 
• The Reel will then begin downloading directly to your device's camera roll.

Screen Record Instagram Reels Via Iphone

If you come across a video on your Instagram feed that you want to save to your iPhone, one method is to record your screen.

• To begin screen recording, go to your Settings, then navigate to Control Centre.
• Add Screen Recording to your Included Controls to make it easily accessible from your control screen, which appears when you swipe down from the top right corner of your home screen.
• Once you've configured your settings, launch the Instagram app and locate the video you want to record. 
• Allow the video to play, and then swipe down from the top of your screen to access the Control Centre. Tap the record button to start capturing the video. It's worth noting that Apple's screen recorder also captures audio.
• Once you've finished recording, the high-quality video will be automatically saved to your camera roll. From there, you can trim the video to your desired length.

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How To Download Instagram Reels On Desktop

If you're interested in editing or colour-correcting a video using more advanced software, you might prefer to download a Reel directly to your desktop computer.

Regardless of whether you use a Mac or PC, numerous third-party applications are available that can assist you in downloading or screen recording Reels to your computer with just a few clicks.

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