The popular photo-sharing app, Instagram, announced the movie reel feature in 2021, and since then the feature has been a big hit for all age groups. At their core, reels are short 30-second videos that allow users to share their creativity, product reviews, funny moments, or anything else they can think of.
Stories have become so popular that Instagram has introduced many new features to Stories, such as the ability to remix other users’ Stories and the ability to create new stories from live video.
As the reels continued to grow, Instagram decided to allow users to download them. This means people can now save their favorite reels to their devices and watch them online or share them with others. The announcement was made on June 21, 2023 by the head of Instagram.
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How to download Instagram Reels?
The feature is currently available to Instagram users in the US and only works for reels posted to public accounts. If the account is private, scrolls posted on that account cannot be downloaded.
Additionally, users with public accounts can disable scrolling downloads in their settings. This means that even if a reel is posted to a public account, the user who posted it can prevent others from downloading it.
Also be aware that this feature only works for mobile phones. So users using Instagram on the web or in the desktop app will not be able to access it.
The announcement was made by Adam Mosseeri, head of Instagram. He posted it on his “IG Updates” Instagram channel.
The notice states, “In the US, we are introducing the ability to download reels shared by public accounts to your camera. Simply tap the Share icon on the reels you like and select Download”.
“It’s worth mentioning that reels shared by private accounts cannot be downloaded, and public accounts can turn off the ability for people to download their reels in their account settings,” it added.
To download a scroll, you need to follow these steps:
- Update the Instagram app to the latest version.
- Open your favorite reel
- Click the “Share” button.
- A new “Download” option will be available on the bottom tab.
- Click the “Download” button.
- The film will be downloaded to the camera footage.
Source: Instagram (Adam Mosseeri)
The downloaded reel will be watermarked with the account name of the user who published the reel. This is similar to how TikTok and YouTube handle downloaded videos. The watermark will include the account name and Instagram logo.
In short, the ability to download reels is a new and valuable feature that allows users to save and share their favorite reels more easily. However, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the rules for downloading reels and respect the rights of their creators.
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Source: HIS Education