How to download reel audio
- Copy the reel link. Open the reel in Instagram, tap “⋯” and choose Copy link.
- Paste it above. Tap Get audio — ReelSaver opens the reel in the downloader.
- Tap “Audio”. On the result, choose the Audio (M4A) option to save just the sound, without the video.
About Instagram audio downloads
- Sound only. Get the music, song or voice-over as a standalone audio file.
- M4A / AAC format. Instagram’s native audio, playable on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
- Original quality. The audio is saved exactly as Instagram serves it — no re-encoding.
- Only when audio exists. Muted or silent reels have no audio track to extract.
Why download a reel’s audio?
- Edit your own reel elsewhere. Import the sound into CapCut, InShot or Premiere to time your cuts to it.
- Keep a voiceover or podcast clip to listen to offline.
- Identify the song. Play the file to Shazam if the reel only says “Original audio”.
- Save your own sounds. Back up voiceovers and original audio you created.
The file is M4A (AAC audio), the same format Instagram uses, so there’s no quality loss from converting. M4A plays on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac. If a tool insists on MP3, any audio converter can change it — but convert from this original file, not a re-recording.
Music licensing: what you can do with the audio
Instagram licenses commercial songs for use inside Instagram. Downloading the audio doesn’t give you rights to use a song on YouTube, in ads or in client videos — those uses need their own licence, or you risk copyright claims and muted videos. Original audio recorded by another creator belongs to them, too.
To use a sound in your own reel, the easiest legal route is Instagram’s Use audio button. Our guide how to save, use and download reel audio covers both options.
Audio FAQ
How do I get only the audio?
Paste the reel, then on the result card tap the Audio button — it downloads the sound as an M4A file, skipping the video.
Is it an MP3?
It’s an M4A (AAC) file, which is Instagram’s native audio format. M4A plays anywhere; you can convert it to MP3 later if you prefer.
Why is the Audio option missing?
That reel has no separate sound (it’s muted or silent), so there’s nothing to extract.
Can I convert the audio to MP3?
ReelSaver gives you the original M4A file. Any audio converter can turn it into MP3 if you need that format.
Can I use the downloaded song in my YouTube video?
Not without a licence. Instagram’s music licences only cover use inside Instagram, so commercial songs used elsewhere can trigger copyright claims.