Save a reel on your computer — step by step
- Copy the reel URL. On instagram.com, open the reel and copy the link from the address bar, or use the “⋯” → Copy link.
- Paste it into ReelSaver. Drop the link above and click Download reel.
- Click Download. The MP4 saves to your Downloads folder — HD, with audio.
Ideal for desktop
- No software. No extensions or programs — just the website.
- Any browser, any OS. Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari on Windows or Mac.
- HD + audio. Full resolution with the original sound, no watermark.
- Great for batches. A big screen makes it easy to grab several reels quickly.
Getting the reel link on a computer
On instagram.com, the quickest way is to open the reel and copy the address from your browser’s address bar — it looks like instagram.com/reel/…. You can also click the ⋯ menu on the reel and choose Copy link. If the reel is on your phone, share the link to yourself (WhatsApp Web, email, or a notes app) and paste it here on your PC.
Paste the link into ReelSaver and click Download. The MP4 saves to your browser’s Downloads folder — C:\Users\you\Downloads on Windows, the Downloads folder in Finder on Mac.
Why creators and editors download on desktop
- Edit in a real editor. The MP4 opens directly in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut, CapCut desktop or Canva.
- Archive client work. Keep organised folders of published reels for portfolios and reports.
- Big screen review. Check framing, captions and quality before re-posting your own content elsewhere.
- Works everywhere. Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari and Brave on Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS.
If a file won’t play in the Windows Films & TV app, try VLC — it plays every format. Reposting someone else’s reel? Read how to repost a reel with credit first.
PC FAQ
Do I need to install anything?
No — it’s a website. No program, no browser extension.
Where does the file save?
Your browser’s Downloads folder, as an MP4.
Does it work on Mac?
Yes, in Safari, Chrome or any Mac browser.
Does it work on a Chromebook or Linux?
Yes. ReelSaver runs in the browser, so it works on ChromeOS, Linux, Windows and macOS alike.
Can I download several reels at once?
Paste and download them one at a time. Each download takes a few seconds, and there is no daily limit.