# PostMock — Instagram Reel Downloader — Download Reels & Videos in HD (Free, No Watermark) > Free Instagram Reel & video downloader. Paste any public reel or post link and download the HD MP4 — no watermark, no sign-up, no app. Works on phone and desktop. ## How to download an Instagram reel Three steps, about 15 seconds. 1. 1 Copy the reel link On Instagram, open the reel or video, tap the ••• (or Share) and choose "Copy link". On desktop, copy the URL from the address bar. 2. 2 Paste it above Paste the link into the box and tap "Get video". PostMock fetches the original media directly from Instagram — no login needed for public posts. 3. 3 Download the HD MP4 Hit Download — you get the highest-quality MP4 Instagram stores, with no watermark added. Drops straight into your camera roll or downloads folder. ## What you can download The same paste-a-link method saves every kind of public Instagram media in its original quality — no watermark added, because the file comes straight from Instagram's own servers rather than a screen recording: - • **Reels** — vertical 9:16 short videos, in HD - • **Feed videos** — videos posted to the grid - • **Long-form videos** — the old IGTV-style posts - • **Photos & carousels** — full-resolution images It runs in your browser on **iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows** — nothing to install, no sign-up, and no watermark, ever. Screen recording, by contrast, re-encodes the video and captures the Instagram interface; a browser downloader gives you the clean, original file every time. ## In-depth guides Step-by-step walkthroughs for every device and video type. Every method compared, quality tips, and the legal rules. The Safari method + how to save the MP4 into Photos. The Chrome method + where the file lands in your Gallery. Reels, feed videos, long-form and carousel videos. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is this Instagram reel downloader free? Yes — 100% free, no watermark, no sign-up, and no app to install. It runs in your browser on phone and desktop. ### How do I download an Instagram reel? Copy the reel's link (••• → Copy link on Instagram), paste it into the box on this page, and tap Get video → Download. You'll get the original HD MP4. ### Does it add a watermark? No. PostMock downloads the original file Instagram stores, so there is no watermark added — unlike screen recording or many other tools. ### Can I download in HD / high quality? Yes. We fetch the highest-resolution version Instagram serves for that reel, so it stays crisp — no re-compression. ### Can I download private reels? No — this only works for public reels and posts. Private accounts require you to be logged in and following them, which this tool does not do. ### Can I download Instagram photos and carousels too? Yes — paste a photo or post link and you'll get the full-resolution image download as well. ### Is it legal to download Instagram reels? Downloading public content for personal use (offline viewing, reference) is generally fine. Do NOT re-upload or monetise someone else's content without permission — that can infringe copyright. Respect the original creator. ### Do I need to install an app? No. It's a website — nothing to install. Works in Safari, Chrome, and any modern browser on iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows. ### How do I download reels on iPhone? Copy the reel link in the Instagram app, open this page in Safari, paste it, tap Get video → Download, then use Save Video to move it into Photos. Full walkthrough in our iPhone guide. ### How do I download reels on Android? Copy the reel link, open this page in Chrome, paste it, and tap Get video → Download. The MP4 lands in your Downloads folder and appears in your Gallery. ### Can I download the audio or music from a reel? The tool saves the full MP4 (video + audio). To keep just the sound, download the MP4 and extract the audio in any free editor. ### Does downloading notify the creator? No — Instagram does not notify anyone when you download their public reel or video. --- Source: https://postmock.com/instagram-reel-downloader