Scrolling through Instagram Reels is like walking through a park with endless entertainment and inspiration. From hilarious skits to travel vlogs, Reels have the power to grab our attention and leave us wanting more.
But what if you find a Reel you want to stay with you beyond the thirty seconds you spend with it on your feed? Plus, with Audio licensing being a touchy spot for Instagram, can you save Reels with audio for future enjoyment or inspiration?
Absolutely! Here’s a breakdown of some key methods to save Reels with their original audio:
Saving Reels on Your Instagram App
The Good News Is That Instagram Offers a Built-in Way to Save Reels. They Know That Some of These Videos Are Too Good to Be Lost Forever. So, Here’s How to Do It:
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- Tap the three-dot icon at the bottom right corner of the Reel you want to save. This will open a menu.
- Select ‘Save’ from that menu, and the reel will be added to your saved reels. You can access this by tapping on the hamburger menu icon at the top right corner of your profile screen, and then tapping on ‘Saved.’
The only problem with this method is that it isn’t downloading the reel to your device storage. But you can enjoy the reel with its audio on the Instagram app with an internet connection.
Downloading Reels to Your Camera Roll
If the Save Option Is Not for You, or You Simply Need to Have This Reel Whether or Not You Have an Internet Connection, Try Downloading It. Here’s How:
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- Locate the Reel you want to download on your phone.
- Tap the paper airplane icon (share icon) in the bottom right corner of the Reel.
- Look for the ‘Download’ button at the bottom of the pop-up menu.
- Tap ‘Download’ to save the Reel with audio to your camera roll.
The problem with this one is that some creators turn off downloads of their reels. So, if the reel you want doesn’t have that option, then you’ll simply have to save it.
Third-party Apps (use With Caution)
Several third-party apps claim to help download Instagram Reels. A few of them succeed at their promise. However, you should approach these with caution.
- Security Concerns: Some apps might request access to your Instagram account information, which can be a security risk.
- Breaching Community Guidelines: Instagram can count usage of those third-party apps as a breach of community guidelines and restrict your account. That would not be great.
Conclusion
Instagram’s built-in saving and downloading features empower you to preserve your Reels with their audio intact. Thankfully, the music copyright issues aren’t much of a problem with Reels, allowing you to download with the audio, unlike Stories where you can only download them muted.
Remember to show appreciation for creators whose content you enjoy with likes and follows, rather than simply saving and moving on.
With these tips, you can download Reels from Instagram easily and with their audio. Enjoy.
