Back in June, Instagram added the option to natively download Reels from the app for US users only. Now, this feature is available to all users across the world. This is a vital addition to the platform as it increases the dissemination of the content produced on the app to other places on the Internet. Earlier, users had to rely on third-party apps for the same task. In this article, we show you how to download Instagram Reels on your smartphone without using a third-party app or tool.
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Download Instagram Reels without using a third-party app
Step 1: Launch the Instagram app on your phone and play the Reel you wish to download.
Step 2: Hit the Share icon at the bottom right section of the screen.
Step 3: Hit the Download button at the bottom of the screen.
The Reel will be downloaded to your device. Go to the Gallery app and open the ‘Instagram’ folder to view it. Downloaded Reels cannot be used for commercial purposes.
Prevent people from downloading your Reels
Step 1: Launch the Instagram app on your phone and create a Reel.
Step 2: Once you have created and edited the Reel, head over to the sharing page.
Step 3: Select Advanced Settings.
Step 4: Turn off the toggle switch for ‘Allow people to download your Reels’.
Step 5: Select whether you don’t want people to download the Reel you just created or all of your Reels in general.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I download an Instagram Reel to my smartphone?
Open the Reel, hit the Share icon, and select Download. The Reel will be saved to the ‘Instagram’ folder on your device’s media gallery.
How do I download Reels on my PC?
Since Instagram’s web portal does not have a native feature to download Reels yet, you will need to rely on third-party online tools to save them to your PC. SaveInsta, iGram, and IGdownloader are some good third-party tools to download Reels.
How do I make sure no one downloads my Reels?
If you don’t want other people to download your Reels, set your profile to private or go to Advanced Settings in the Reel sharing page and turn off the toggle switch for ‘Allow people to download your Reels’.
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Conclusion
This is how you can download Instagram Reels without using a third-party app. If an account is set to private, the Reels that they post on their profile cannot be downloaded by other people. Once you download a Reel, it will be watermarked by the creator’s Instagram handle. If you don’t want a watermark on the downloaded video, you will need to use a third-party app or tool.
