In one of the Instagram updates, a new channel for publishing videos called Reels appeared. Now every registered user of the social network can watch short 30-second videos or create their own unique clips and share them with others. However, to download Reels from Instagram via a link on an Android or iPhone phone, you will have to use third-party apps and services.
Why download videos?
Many people wonder why some individuals want to download a video added to Reels. Users usually save only those videos that they really liked. There are several reasons why some decide to download Reels videos from Instagram via a link:
- For re-watching. The video clip can be saved on a phone so that it can be re-watched in the future without an internet connection.
- For editing. People who are interested in video editing can save the clip to work on it and improve it by adding new visual effects.
Additional information! Many also download Reels videos that may be deleted soon.
How to download Reels on your phone
You cannot save Reels from Instagram to your phone using the official app. You will have to install third-party software or use services that allow you to download videos from social networks.
iGrab
iGrab is a popular service that allows anyone to anonymously view Instagram stories and download videos from there. Among the advantages of the site, ease of use stands out. Thanks to the intuitively understandable interface of the service, anyone can use it. Another advantage is that it can be used on both mobile phones and personal computers.
To download a reel using iGrab, simply go to the official website of the service and paste the video link into the text field. Then click the “Download” button and wait for the download to complete.
Important! iGrab only allows you to download photos and videos from public accounts. If the profile is private, it will not be possible to download videos and photos from it.
SaveFrom.net Helper
This is a well-known online service that is used by many to save reels on Instagram from their phone to their gallery. SaveFrom.net Helper is considered a multifunctional service. It supports downloading content not only from Instagram but also from other social networks.
The advantages of SaveFrom.net Helper:
- user-friendly interface;
- support for the Russian language;
- compatibility with popular social networks.
The service can be used in two ways. The easiest way is to simply go to the official website and paste the link to the video that needs to be downloaded into the text field. Users who want to download videos to their personal computer can install the SaveFrom.net extension in their browser and use it to download reels from Instagram.
InstaVideoSave” – InstaVideoSave
If you need to frequently download videos from Instagram, you can use InstaVideoSave. This is a special service designed to work with this social network. It allows you to download stories, videos from users’ feeds, and from the Reels section.
Advantages of InstaVideoSave:
- no watermark on downloaded videos;
- support for personal computers, mobile phones, and tablets;
- no monetization.
To use InstaVideoSave, you need to go to the official website of the service. There is a text field on the main page. A link to the video is inserted into it, after which it is downloaded automatically. Downloaded files are saved in MP4 format.
InstaFinsta” (no translation needed, it’s a made-up word/name)
If you don’t want to use third-party software to download videos from Instagram, you can use InstaFinsta. This service was developed specifically for downloading content from this social network. Through InstaFinsta, you can download videos, photos, and stories.
Advantages of the service:
– No installation required;
– No authorization required;
– Downloads content to any device;
– Does not compress videos when downloading.
To download a video, you need to open the InstaFinsta website in your browser. Then, on the page that opens, select the Reels section and place the link to the video in the field for further downloading.
instaSave
This is a mobile application designed for smartphones running on the Android operating system. instaSave allows you to download photos and videos from any open Instagram account. The advantages of this application include:
- user-friendly interface;
- multifunctionality;
- compatibility with older smartphone models.
To download a video through this application, you need to launch Instagram and copy the link to the video. Then, you should launch instaSave and paste the copied URL. The download will start automatically. The video will be saved in MP4 format, so it can be opened by any player.