Short answer: Open the Reel on instagram.com, copy the address from your browser's address bar, paste it into QuickReel, click Find media, then click Download. The MP4 saves to your Downloads folder.
Download a Reel on a computer in 4 steps
- Open the Reel on instagram.com in your browser.
- Click the address bar and copy the link. You can also use the three-dot menu on the post and choose Copy link.
- Open QuickReel, paste the link, and click Find media.
- Click Download. The MP4 goes to your Downloads folder.
Finding the file
Press Ctrl + J in Chrome or Edge (Cmd + Shift + J on a Mac in Chrome) to open your downloads list. From there you can open the file or show it in its folder.
The file is a standard MP4, so it plays in any video player and can go into most video editors.
What you get
You get the file as Instagram serves it, with the sound included and no watermark added. The quality depends on what the creator uploaded.
Want to keep photos instead? See how to download Instagram photos and carousel posts.
Questions
Do I need a browser extension to download Reels on a computer?
No. Paste the link into QuickReel and download. Nothing needs to be installed.
What format is the downloaded Reel?
MP4, with sound. It plays in any common video player.
Related guides
- How to Convert an Instagram Reel to MP4 (Save It as a Video File)
- How to Copy an Instagram Reel Link (Phone and Computer)
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