Short answer: On a phone, tap the paper-plane (Share) icon under the Reel and choose Copy link. On a computer, open the Reel in your browser and copy the address from the address bar, or use the three-dot menu and choose Copy link.
On iPhone or Android
- Open the Reel in the Instagram app.
- Tap the paper-plane icon (Share) under the Reel.
- Tap Copy link. A short message confirms it is copied.
Menu names can change a little between app versions. If you cannot see Copy link, look for it under the three-dot menu.
On a computer
- Open the Reel on instagram.com.
- Copy the address from your browser's address bar, or click the three-dot menu on the post and choose Copy link.
What a Reel link looks like
A Reel link has instagram.com/reel/ followed by a short code. Links to ordinary posts use /p/. Both work with QuickReel.
Links to a profile or to a Story will not work, because they do not point to one saved post. A bit of extra text after a question mark at the end of the link is harmless.
Now paste the link into QuickReel to save the video.
Questions
Can I copy a link from a private account?
You can copy the link, but only public posts can be saved. Private posts cannot be downloaded.
Does the link need to be the full address?
Yes, paste the whole link, starting with https and including instagram.com. The short code at the end identifies the post.
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