How to Download Instagram Reels on iPhone & Android
Last updated: August 2026 · Trusted by thousands of users
Same process, no app install, works on either phone.
Since InstaLoadr runs entirely in the browser, there's no meaningful difference between saving a Reel on iPhone versus Android — the steps are nearly identical, and neither requires installing anything.
On iPhone (Safari)
- Open the Reel in the Instagram app, tap Share, then Copy Link.
- Open Safari and go to the Reels Downloader.
- Paste the link and tap Download. Use the share sheet to save the file to Photos.
On Android (Chrome)
- Open the Reel and tap Copy Link from the share menu.
- Switch to Chrome and open the Reels Downloader.
- Paste the link and tap Download. The file lands in your Downloads folder or Gallery.
Why it works the same on both
InstaLoadr doesn't rely on any OS-specific feature or private API — it's a standard web page that fetches the video file and hands it to your browser's normal download flow. That's why the process looks nearly identical regardless of which phone you're using.
If the download doesn't start
Check your browser's download settings first — some browsers ask for confirmation before saving a file. If the link itself doesn't resolve, the same rules apply on both platforms: the account needs to be public, and the Reel needs to still exist.
Saving several Reels in one sitting
There's no batch mode needed for this — since nothing installs and no page reload is required, going through a short list of Reels is just a matter of pasting one link, downloading it, then pasting the next. Neither iPhone nor Android has a meaningful speed advantage here, since the bottleneck is copying links from Instagram, not the download step itself.
Storage space on each platform
Downloaded Reels count against your device's regular storage the same way any video does — there's no special allocation or app-specific storage limit to worry about. If storage is tight, checking your Photos app (iPhone) or Gallery/Files app (Android) periodically to remove Reels you've already used elsewhere is the simplest way to keep space free.
Conclusion
Copy the link, paste it into the Reels Downloader, and download — the same three steps whether you're on an iPhone or an Android phone.
Questions
Do I need to install an app to download Reels on my phone?
No. InstaLoadr works entirely in your phone's browser — Safari on iPhone, Chrome on Android — with nothing to install.
Where do downloaded Reels save on iPhone?
The file goes through your normal share sheet, which lets you save it directly to Photos.
Where do downloaded Reels save on Android?
The file saves to your Downloads folder or Gallery, depending on your browser's settings.