How to download Instagram Reels on iPhone
Save Reels to your iPhone's Photos with Safari in under a minute.
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- No files kept Files pass through nzlny without being saved. We keep only basic usage stats.
To download an Instagram Reel on iPhone, tap the paper plane, choose Copy link, paste the link into nzlny in Safari and tap Download, then move the video from Files to Photos. You don't need another app or your Instagram login. The Reel saves as an MP4 with its sound.
How to download
In Instagram, tap the paper plane and then Copy link.
Open nzlny.com in Safari, tap Paste, then Download.
Tap Download video, then in Files use Share › Save Video.
The only extra step on iPhone is that Safari puts downloads in the Files app. This guide covers that step, photos and carousels, and what to do when Instagram opens nzlny in its own built-in browser.
Step-by-step guide
Copy the Reel link
Open the Reel in Instagram. Tap the paper plane icon (Share) and then Copy link. For a post in the feed, use the same icon under the post. The link looks like https://www.instagram.com/reel/… and works as it is, including any text after the question mark.
Download in Safari
Open Safari and go to nzlny.com. Tap Paste, then Download. When the preview appears, tap Download video and confirm if Safari asks. The Reel is saved as an MP4 to Files, in the Downloads folder.
Save the Reel to Photos
Open the Files app, go to Downloads and tap the video. Tap the Share button and choose Save Video. The Reel now appears in Photos, where you can share or edit it like any other video.
Photos and carousels
For a photo post, tap Download photo, or Download all photos for a carousel ZIP. In Files, tap the ZIP to unpack it, open each image and use Share › Save Image. Video slides in a carousel save as MP4, just like a Reel.
If it doesn't work
If you opened nzlny from a link inside Instagram, it may be running in Instagram's built-in browser, where downloads fail. Tap Open in browser. Private accounts and Stories are not supported. If a download button has expired, paste the Reel link again.
Why nzlny
Four platforms, one box
Paste a link from TikTok, Instagram, X or Facebook. nzlny detects the platform for you.
Free and no sign-up
There is no account to create and nothing to install. Open the page and paste a link.
Works in any browser
Use it in Safari, Chrome, Firefox or Edge on iPhone, Android, Windows or Mac.
Best quality available
You get HD when the platform offers it, and photos in their full size.
No copies kept
Files pass through nzlny to your device and are never saved on our servers. We only keep basic usage statistics.
Share from your phone
Install nzlny as a web app on Android and share links to it straight from TikTok or Instagram.
Frequently asked questions
Can I download Instagram Reels on iPhone without an app?
Yes. Safari and nzlny are all you need.
Why can't I find the Reel in Photos?
Safari saves it to Files › Downloads first. Open it there and tap Share › Save Video.
Do I need to log in to Instagram?
No. nzlny never asks for your Instagram login. The Reel just has to be public.
Does the Reel keep its sound?
Yes. The MP4 includes the Reel's audio.