After being launched in 2020, Instagram Reels rose to immense popularity in India, especially after the nationwide TikTok ban. Like TikTok, Instagram Reels lets users create and share short-duration videos, typically lasting up to 15 seconds. Users create Reels to participate in cultural trends, collaborate with the community, and discover new ideas. While you can save the Reels you like on your Instagram profile, there is no way of downloading them to your phone. Luckily, there are a few third-party apps that allow you to save Instagram reels to your phone gallery. Today, we’ll show you how to download Instagram reels in gallery on Android.
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Download a Reel on your Android phone without using a third-party app
Step 1: Launch the Instagram app and open the Reel you wish to download.
Step 2: Tap the Share icon.
Step 3: Select ‘Add reel to your story’.
Step 4: Tap the ellipses (three dots) at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 5: Select ‘Save’.
Step 6: Hit back and discard the Story.
The Instagram Reel will be downloaded to your Android Phone’s gallery.
Download Instagram Reels on an Android device using a third-party app
Step 1: Install ‘Video Downloader For Instagram’ from the Play Store to your Android device.
Step 2: Open the app and set it up. It will require access to your gallery and a few other permissions.
Step 3: Go to Instagram and open the Reel you want to download.
Step 4: Click on the three dots at the bottom right and copy the link to the Reel.
Step 5: Open the ‘Video Downloader for Instagram’ app and it will automatically start the download.
Step 6: The Reel will be downloaded and saved to your phone gallery.
You can also click “Share” on the Instagram Reel and choose ‘Video Downloader for Instagram’. The video will be automatically downloaded on your phone.
Use an online tool to download a Reel
This method works on smartphones as well but it will come in particularly handy if you are using your PC to browse Reels.
Step 1: Open Instagram on your PC browser and select the Reel you want to download.
Step 2: Click on the ellipses (three dots) and select ‘Copy Link’.
Step 3: Go to Savefrom.net and select ‘Instagram Downloader’ from the top menu.
Step 4: Paste the Reel URL in the box and hit ‘Download’.
Step 5: Click on the ‘mp4’ icon.
The Instagram Reel will be saved on your device. If you are using this online tool on your Android smartphone, make sure you open the ‘Desktop Website’ on Chrome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download Instagram Reels?
While there is no direct way to download Reels from the Instagram app, there are a couple of workarounds you can use. Sharing the Reel as your Story and then saving it to your device is the quickest way to go about it. You don’t have to publish the Story to save it on your phone. You can also use a third-party app like Video Downloader For Instagram to save Reels on your phone’s gallery.
What is the best Instagram Reels downloader?
There are a bunch of great apps to download Reels on your phone. Instore, Video Downloader for Instagram, and Video Downloader & Story Saver are some of the best Reel downloaders around.
Can you remove Reels watermark?
There are specialised online tools and apps that help you remove the watermark from any video. Online Video Cutter, Veed, and Media.io will help you with this task.
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Conclusion
Video Downloader for Instagram also lets you download IGTV videos, Instagram Stories, and photos directly to your phone. You can also use other apps like ‘Instore’ and ‘Video Downloader & Story Saver’ to download Reels. If you do not wish to download a third-party app to your phone, you can simply screen record while the Reel plays on your phone. If you want to save a reel in-app, simply open the reel and tap the ‘Save’ button and it will be saved to your profile.
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