Instagram Reels and video downloader
Paste the link to a public Reel, video post or carousel slide and get the MP4 Instagram plays in its app, music included. You never sign in.
How to download an Instagram Reel
- 01
Copy the Instagram link
On the Reel or post, tap the paper-plane icon, then Copy link.
- 02
Paste it above
Drop the link in the box and tap Get video.
- 03
Download the MP4
Tap Download MP4, or copy the direct link to open it anywhere.
Why use this Instagram downloader
Reels and video posts
Works for Reels, classic video posts and the video slides of a carousel.
Your login stays yours
You never type your Instagram password here. The tool only reads public posts.
Sound included
The MP4 keeps the Reel's audio track, music and all.
Supported links
- instagram.com/reel/ABC123/
- instagram.com/p/ABC123/
- instagram.com/username/reel/ABC123/
- instagram.com/share/reel/…
Frequently asked questions
Can I download a video from an Instagram carousel?
Yes, for video slides. If you copied the link while viewing a video slide, that slide is the one you get. Otherwise it's the first video in the carousel. Photo slides aren't downloaded.
Can I download Instagram Stories or Highlights?
No. Instagram only shows Stories to signed-in viewers, and this tool never asks for your Instagram login.
Does a downloaded Reel keep its music?
Yes. The MP4 carries the Reel's audio track exactly as it plays in the app, including licensed music.
What resolution are Instagram downloads?
You get the same MP4 Instagram streams in its app. Its resolution depends on what the creator uploaded and how Instagram encoded it.
Is the video downloader free?
Yes. There's no account, no ads and nothing to install. Each connection can look up 25 links every 5 minutes, which keeps the service quick for everyone.
Do you keep a copy of the videos I download?
No. The tool reads the public post to find its video file and hands you the link. When you tap Download MP4, the file passes straight through to your device and no copy stays on our servers.
Why does a direct link stop working after a while?
TikTok, Instagram and Facebook sign their video links and let them expire. TikTok's last a few hours, Instagram's and Facebook's a few days. Paste the post link again for a fresh one.
Can I download videos from private accounts?
No. The tool sees exactly what a logged-out visitor sees, so private accounts, close-friends posts and members-only groups can't be downloaded.
Is it legal to download these videos?
The video belongs to the person who made it. Save videos for your own offline viewing or with the creator's permission, don't re-upload someone else's work, and follow each platform's terms. PhylixTools isn't affiliated with TikTok, Instagram, Facebook or Meta.