iPhone / iPad · Video downloads

How to download Instagram Reels on iPhone in 2026

Copy the link to a Instagram video you have permission to save. Paste it into ClipDock, download the media you want, then save or share it.

01

Copy the Reel’s share link

Open the Reel in Instagram, tap Share, and choose Copy link. Use the Reel’s link rather than the creator’s profile.

Copy the Reel’s share link
Copy the Reel’s share link

02

Submit the link and extract

Open Extract → Video in ClipDock. Tap Paste under Extract from Link, or check the link if it was filled from the clipboard. Confirm that it points to your Instagram video, then tap Extract.

Submit the link and extract
Submit the link and extract

03

Check download progress

Tap View Task or open Manager to check download progress, speed, and time remaining. Wait for the task to finish before opening the file.

Check download progress
Check download progress

04

Preview and save to Photos

Open the video in Manager’s Done list and check its picture and sound. If it has not been saved automatically, tap Save to Photos and allow access if prompted. Open Photos to check the saved copy.

Preview and save to Photos
Preview and save to Photos

Troubleshooting

Private accounts and unavailable posts

A link does not grant access permission. If a source requires a particular signed-in account, or a post or link has expired, this public-link workflow may not retrieve the media.

Frequently asked questions

How do Instagram Story links differ from Reel links?

For a Reel, copy the Reel’s share link. Stories use different links, expiry times, and access conditions; available media depends on the specific link’s extraction results.

How do I save several videos from one creator?

Use the creator’s profile link in the batch workflow. See the Instagram profile download guide.

Supported platforms

Supported sources include YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Vimeo, Reddit, Pinterest, Bilibili, Xiaohongshu, Weibo, and other platforms. Availability depends on the individual resource, region, and access conditions. The screenshots in each guide demonstrate only the workflow described there.

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ClipDock is free to download, with in-app purchases. Features and available options depend on the current app version.

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