Key Highlights
- Users can now download Reels published by public accounts on Instagram thanks to a new functionality that Meta has now enabled for everyone.
- Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri made the announcement about the latest feature.
- The downloaded reels can be further shared to other platforms like WhatsApp.
Meta has started rolling out the ability to download Reels on Instagram. Earlier this feature was under testing and only available in the United States and it is now being released globally. Note that one can only download Instagram Reels from public accounts.
Meta is adding support for downloading Instagram Reels which are posted publicly. Earlier either one had to use a third-party app or other websites to download reels from public accounts. However, they have the option to download their own reels.
The information was shared by Adam Mosseri, through his Instagram broadcast channel. He revealed that now anyone can download Reels to their camera roll. This functionality was first introduced to users in the US in June but has now officially confirmed the availability of the feature to users globally.
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Note that the option for Download Instagram Reels will be turned on by default for the public accounts. But users also have the option to disable the option of downloading reels that they have published. Moreover, the downloaded Reels will now include the Instagram logo/watermark, account name/username, and audio attribution.
The option to download an Instagram reel will show up at the bottom menu with Add to Story, Share, Copy Link, and other options. All you have to do is tap on the share icon. Then select the Download option to save the reel in your camera roll.
Note that Reels posted by private accounts cannot be downloaded.
