How to Download Instagram Reels in HD (Free)
Reels are short, vertical videos on Instagram. Sometimes you want to save one to your device — for offline viewing, backup, or sharing (with credit). Here's how to download Instagram Reels in high quality without the app using a free reel downloader.
Why download Instagram Reels?
Reels can be tutorials, music clips, comedy, or memories. Saving them lets you watch offline, keep a backup, or use them in your own projects when you have the right to do so. An HD Instagram reel downloader gives you the best quality so the video still looks sharp on big screens.
Download a Reel by URL
If you have the Reel open in the app or browser, copy its link (Share → Copy link). Paste that URL into our Reels page or the main search box. You'll get that single Reel with a download button for the HD video.
Reel links look like: instagram.com/reel/ABC123/. One click on the download button saves the video to your device. No watermarks are added by us; you get the file as Instagram provides it. This is the quickest method when you have one specific reel in mind.
Download Reels by username
To browse and download multiple Reels from a user, go to the Reels tool and enter their Instagram username. Results are grouped by Reels, Posts, Stories, and Highlights. Open the Reels tab and download any video you like.
This is useful for creators who want to archive their own reels or for fans who want to save several videos from a favorite account. Each reel appears as a card with a preview; click to open and download. You can also use the main homepage search: enter the username and switch to the Reels tab in the results.
Quality and format
We fetch the best available quality from Instagram (usually HD). The file is typically MP4, which plays on all major devices and editors. Vertical reels keep their 9:16 aspect ratio, so they're ready for phones, tablets, or editing software.
Tips for the best results
- Use a stable internet connection so the full HD file downloads correctly.
- Download reels you're allowed to use; respect copyright and give credit when sharing.
- For bulk downloads, use the username method and the Reels tab.