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Download Instagram Reels on PC & Laptop - Windows & Mac Guide

Jun 19, 2026 · 2 min read

Download Instagram Reels on PC & Laptop

You don’t need a phone to download Reels. Here’s how to do it on your computer.

Steps for Windows/Mac/Linux

  1. Open Instagram.com in your browser and find the Reel
  2. Click the three dots (⋯) on the Reel post and select Copy Link
  3. Open a new tab and go to irdownloader.online
  4. Paste the URL and click Download
  5. Choose quality and save the MP4 file

Where Are Files Saved?

  • Windows: Downloads folder (C:\Users\YourName\Downloads)
  • Mac: ~/Downloads folder
  • Linux: ~/Downloads or your browser’s configured download directory

Browser Compatibility

Works with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, Opera, and Brave. No extensions or plugins needed.