How to Download Instagram Reels on iPhone

Step by step

1
Copy the Reel’s link
In Instagram, tap the paper-plane icon on the Reel, then Copy link.
2
Paste it into FetchBolt in Safari
Open the Instagram Reels downloader in Safari, tap the box and paste the link.
3
Download the MP4
Tap Download on the best quality. When Safari asks, tap Download. The file goes to Downloads in the Files app.
4
Save it to Photos
Open the Files app, go to Downloads, tap the Reel, then Share and Save Video.

FetchBolt saves Reels from public accounts without signing in to Instagram. Never give your Instagram password to a downloader; it doesn’t need it.

Most Reels are uploaded in 1080p vertical, and the MP4 keeps the original sound. To keep only the audio, use the Instagram to MP3 page.

Everything above uses the Instagram Reels Downloader. Vertical MP4 in the quality it was uploaded in, usually 1080p, plus the audio as MP3.

No. Only Reels that anyone can watch can be downloaded, even if you follow the account.

No. Downloading doesn’t notify anyone. Credit the creator if you share it.

Yes, the steps are the same.

Updated October 2026