Instagram Reels have become one of the most popular formats on Instagram, allowing users to create and share 15 to 30 second video clips set to music or other audio. If you’ve found a Reel you’d like to watch again, you’re probably wondering if there’s a way to save them. The answer to this is yes, you can save Instagram Reels! This article is going to cover the ins and outs of saving Reels so you never have to scroll endlessly hoping to find the same Reel again.
Why Save Instagram Reels?
There are numerous reasons someone might want to save Instagram Reels. For instance, maybe you’re gathering ideas for a content project of your own, or you’ve found some educational content you want to refer to later. Recipes are also popular on Instagram Reels, and saving them makes it easy to go back to when you want to cook.
Whatever the reason may be, saving Instagram Reels is a useful thing to know how to do if you use the app. Instagram has made it easy to save them within the app, and even right to your device.
How to Save Reels Within Instagram
The easiest way to save Reels is within the Instagram app. They will be stored there, so you don’t have to worry about them taking up space on your camera roll.
- Find the Reel: Find the Reel you want to save, you likely just watched it
- Open the Reel: Click on the Reel to open it up into full-screen
- Save it: At the bottom right of the screen, you’ll see an icon that looks like a bookmark. Click on this icon, and it will turn yellow. This means that you’ve successfully saved the Reel.
- Find Your Saved Reel: To find the Reel you just saves, go to your Instagram profile, tap on the menu icon, select “Saved” and you’ll see all of your saved Reels in one place.
Download Reels to Your Device
If you want the Reel to be saved to your device, you can do this a few ways.
Third-party Apps
There are several third-party apps you can use to download Instagram. Once you find one you’d like to use, you can copy the Reel link into the app to download it. Whichever app you choose will give you instructions on how to do so.
Screen Record the Reel
This option is much easier than using a third-party app. You’ll need to add the screen recording featured to your Control Center on iOS or Quick Settings on Android. Once you’re on the Reel you want to save, start screen recording. After you’re done, the video will be saved to wherever you have it set to save videos!
Closing Thoughts
Reels have been a well-loved addition to Instagram’s set of formats, and having the ability to save them is very useful. Using these techniques can help you create a gallery of your favorites to check out later. Happy scrolling!
