Instagram Reels downloader
Save any public Reel as an MP4 with its original audio, or keep just the sound as MP3. No login, no app.
How to download Instagram Reels
- 01
Copy the Reel link
Open the Reel, tap the paper-plane icon and choose Copy link.
- 02
Paste it here
Paste the link into the box above and press Download.
- 03
Save MP4 or MP3
Pick MP4 for the Reel or MP3 to keep only the audio.
Keep Reels with the sound intact
Screen-recording a Reel loses quality and often the audio. ClipNest saves the file Instagram actually serves, so the picture stays sharp and the sound is exactly what the creator uploaded. That makes it easy to rewatch a dance tutorial offline, save a clip from your own account, or keep a Reel before it disappears.
Reels-specific tips
- Trending audio: choose MP3 to save the soundtrack on its own. If the Reel uses licensed music, the creator's version is what you get.
- Vertical format: Reels are 9:16. They play full-screen on phones and can be dropped straight into TikTok or YouTube Shorts edits, as long as you have the rights.
- Remixes and collabs: paste the link of the exact Reel you want; remixes are separate videos.
More from Instagram and beyond
For regular feed posts and longer videos, use the Instagram video downloader. For other short-form platforms, try the TikTok downloader or the Facebook Reels downloader. Please download only Reels you made or have permission to reuse.
Quick facts
- Best quality
- 1080p
- Formats
- MP4, MP3
- Original audio
- Yes
- Price
- Free
Instagram Reels downloader FAQ
Do downloaded Reels keep their audio?
Yes. You get the Reel exactly as uploaded, sound included.
Can I save only the music from a Reel?
Yes. Choose MP3 after pasting the link.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes. Open ClipNest in Safari. The file goes to the Files app under Downloads.
Is there a limit?
The website allows 60 free downloads per hour.
Can I download Reels from private accounts?
No. Only public Reels can be saved.