Download Instagram Reels in HD
Paste a reel link and save the video to your phone or computer. No login, no app, no watermark.
- No login required
- HD quality, no watermark
- Any public reel
- Free to use
Want to save reels now? Get the Recent Follow app
The web downloader is on its way. Meanwhile, Recent Follow lets you save reels and keep an eye on Instagram activity — straight from your phone, no login to the other account.
- Save reels and videos on the go
- See who someone recently followed
- Anonymous — the other account never knows
How to download an Instagram reel
Open the reel you want in the Instagram app or on the web, tap the share icon, and choose “Copy link”.
Paste that link into the box above and press Download. The reel’s video is fetched and saved straight to your device in its original HD quality.
It works the same on iPhone, Android, and desktop — nothing to install, no account to connect.
Why download reels with this tool
No login: you never hand over your Instagram credentials, so there is nothing to compromise.
HD, no watermark: the file is the original upload, not a re-encoded screen recording with a logo stamped on it.
Any public reel: save clips from creators, brands, or friends whose account is public.
Can you download a reel anonymously?
Yes. Downloading a public reel does not notify the person who posted it. Instagram does not tell creators who saved their video, and this tool never interacts with your account or theirs.
Private accounts are different: if a reel is on a private account you do not follow, there is no legitimate way to download it — and this tool will not pretend otherwise.
Need to save a Story instead? Use the anonymous Instagram Story downloader.
Frequently asked questions
Is downloading Instagram reels free?
Yes. Pasting a public reel link and saving the video is free, with no daily cap and no account required.
Will the person know I downloaded their reel?
No. Instagram does not notify anyone when their public reel is downloaded, and this tool never touches your account or theirs.
Can I download reels from a private account?
No. If a reel is on a private account you do not follow, there is no legitimate way to download it. This tool only works with public reels.
Does the download include a watermark?
No. You get the original HD video file the creator uploaded, without any added logo or watermark.
Can I download reels on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It runs in the browser, so it works the same on iPhone, Android, and desktop with nothing to install.