Reels are the short vertical videos that fill the whole screen on Facebook. They pass quickly, and finding the same one again a week later can be difficult. If a Reel is public, you can keep a copy. Copy its link, paste it in the box at the top, and the file is saved on your phone.
The Share button on a Reel is in a different place from ordinary posts, which is where many people get stuck. It sits on the right side of the screen, in the column with the like and comment icons. The steps below show the way. Once saved, the Reel plays from your gallery without internet.
How it works
- Open the Reel and tap ShareWith the Reel playing, look at the right side of the screen. Tap the arrow icon, which is the Share button, and then tap Copy link.
- Paste the link hereOpen this page in the browser of your phone, touch the box at the top for a moment and choose Paste. Press the button with the down arrow.
- Save the ReelClose the short ad with the X, choose the quality, and the Reel is downloaded. On most Android phones it appears in the gallery right away.
Questions and answers
Where is the downloaded Reel on my phone?
On Android it goes to the Downloads folder and usually shows up in the gallery too, in an album called Download. On iPhone it goes to the Files app, in Downloads, and from there you can save it to Photos.
Does the Reel come with the music?
Yes. The file is the Reel as it plays on Facebook, with picture and sound together. If you want only the sound, use the audio option, which converts it to MP3 in your browser.
Does the downloaded Reel have a watermark?
The tool does not add any logo or mark to the video. You receive the file as Facebook delivers it. If the person who made the Reel placed a name or logo in the picture, that remains, because it is part of the video.
Can I download a Reel from Instagram here?
This page is made for Facebook links. Many Reels appear on both networks, so if you saw it on Facebook, copy the link from Facebook itself and it will work here.
Why did my Reel link not work?
The most common reason is that the Reel is not public. It may come from a private profile, a closed group, or have been removed by its author. The tool only reaches Reels that are open to everyone.
May I repost a Reel I downloaded?
Only if you made the Reel or the person who made it agreed. Keeping a copy to watch later is one thing, publishing someone else's work on your page is another. When in doubt, ask the author.