How to save Instagram reels to watch offline
Instagram lets you save a reel inside the app, but not keep a copy that plays without a connection. If you want to rewatch a tutorial on a flight or keep a workout for the gym’s bad Wi-Fi, you need a file on your own device.
What Instagram gives you
The bookmark icon under a post adds it to your private Saved list, which only opens inside Instagram and disappears if the post is removed. Your own reels can be downloaded from your profile, but other people’s generally can’t, unless the creator has allowed it for that reel.
With Fetchly
- Open the reel in Instagram, tap the share icon, and choose Copy link.
- Paste the link into Fetchly. Instagram is picked for you, and you’ll see the post’s preview.
- Choose Save offline. On the web the video goes to your Downloads; in the Fetchly app it goes to your photo library.
Posts with several videos or photos
Carousels show every item. Save all of them with one click, or tick just the ones you want. Each item uses one of your daily saves: 5 a day free, or 10 with a free account.
Questions
Why won’t the video open after saving?
Some video formats Instagram serves won’t play in QuickTime or Photos. Fetchly only offers formats that play on ordinary phones and computers, so a file from Fetchly should open normally.
Does the creator get notified?
No. Fetchly doesn’t sign in to Instagram or interact with the post. Please credit the creator if you share it, and ask first if you want to repost.
Can I save reels from private accounts?
No. Fetchly only works with public posts.