4 Ways to Download Instagram Reels with Audio [Free Methods Included]

We will show you how to download Instagram reels with audio in multiple ways. So you can share it with friends via WhatsApp or Facebook.

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Sasha

Updated on May 30, 2025

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Key Takeaways

🧑‍⚖️Legal and Ethical Considerations

Downloading Instagram Reels with copyrighted audio without permission is generally not legal. Sharing or reposting them on other platforms could infringe copyright.

❌Instagram's Limitations

1. Instagram doesn't offer a direct download feature for Reels with the original audio, and this is partly because of the potential audio rights considerations.
2. Users can download Instagram Reels that are shared on a public Instagram account if the user has enabled downloads.

On PC - How to download Instagram Reels with audio? <More Details>

Safe way - Use a third-party video downloader, EaseUS Video Downloader
Step 1. Set the download quality you are going to save them in.
Step 2. Copy and paste the Reel link into EaseUS Video Downloader.
Step 3. It starts downloading immediately.

On Mobile Device - How to download Instagram Reels with Music? <More Details>

Third-party Reel Downloader mobile apps and the screen recording feature help.
Step 1. Copy and paste the link into the address bar.
Step 2. Click the download button to save it.

Instagram Reels has been rising as a popular short video platform. You can post a catchy reel simply by uploading clips and adding trending background music available on the platform. When you want to download Instagram reels to share with your friends on other platforms, like WhatsApp and Facebook, you may find that there is no sound for the downloaded Instagram reels.

Here you will find easy ways to download Instagram Reels with sound in this article.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This article is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Downloading content from Instagram must comply with Instagram's Terms of Use and applicable copyright laws. Users are solely responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to download and use any media content. EaseUS Video Downloader should only be used to download content that you own, have created, or have explicit permission to download.

Part 1. How to Download Instagram Reels with Sound on Desktop

You can easily download others' Instagram Reels within Instagram as long as the account is public and the user has enabled downloads. If the user has disabled downloads, then you need a third-party Instagram Reel downloader for this. If you are used to browsing Instagram from your PC, you will get several ways to download Instagram Reels with audio. Let's check them out one by one.

1. EaseUS Video Downloader (HD & Bulk Downloads)

EaseUS Video Downloader is an easy and lightweight Instagram Video Downloader. It helps download almost all video content from Instagram, including Instagram videos, Reels, and Stories to MP3 or WAV, and also works well on saving Instagram public post videos and profiles. What makes it stand out is that it allows you to bulk download content from Instagram, whether videos or photos in HD, up to 50. So use it to download Instagram Reels with audio.

Besides Instagram, it also provides easy downloading of video content from popular video and audio sites, including YouTube, Twitter, TikToK, Vimeo, Dailymotion, etc. It is a worthy pick if you are looking for an Instagram video downloader that satisfies all your downloading needs. You will find how powerful it is after you know its full features.

  • Video grabber - download videos from Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and more.
  • Audio downloader - download music from audio sites like SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and Myspace.
  • Audio ripper - rip audio from YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more.
  • Video to MP3 converter - convert videos to MP3 from multiple formats
  • Bulk media downloader - download up to 50 video/audio files at one time.

Step 1. Copy the URL of the targeted Instagram reel.

Step 2. Launch EaseUS Video Downloader on your computer. On the Home page, preset the format and quality of your download.

preset video format quality

Step 3. Then click "Paste Link." It will detect the link, add this download task, and start downloading.

paste link

Step 4. Check your video below its "Finished" tab.

check downloaded video

Disclaimer: Please make sure that your download behavior is legal in your country! EaseUS does not advocate downloading any video/audio for sale, distribution, or other commercial purposes.

2. Online Instagram Reels Downloader (Free & No App Installation)

Online Instagram Reels downloaders are your second option to download Instagram reels with audio. Like EaseUS Video Downloader, an online Instagram Reels downloader also directly downloads reels with original audio to your phone or computer in HD quality. One of the benefits of this online Instagram Reels Downloader is that no sign-up or app installation is required. But please note that some are filled with ads, pop-ups and redirects, so use an adblocker or choose a clean one.

Below is a short introduction on how to save reels with audio using Inflact Instagram Reels Downloader.

Step 1. Visit the online Instagram Reels downloader with any browser on your computer, Windows, or Mac.

Step 2. Copy the link to the Instagram reel you want to download.

Step 3. Paste the link into the search bar of the online Instagram Reels downloader. Hit the "DOWNLOAD REELS" button.

Step 4. Then click the download button to keep the reel on your PC. Then you can play the video on your PC, with sound.

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Part 2. How to Save Reels with Audio on Phone

If you want to share the Instagram Reel with audio with your friends on WhatsApp, then it would be more convenient to download the Instagram reels directly to your phone. There are some Instagram Reel downloader apps that work on Android or iPhone. Besides, most online downloaders are also useful when accessed from a mobile browser.

1. Instagram Reels Downloader Mobile Apps

Similar to the desktop Instagram Reels downloader, you can install a reels downloader from the Play Store and the App Store. With the Instagram reel's URL, you can take them off from the site with sound.iPhone apps like InstDown: Save Stories & Reels, Instant Save, and Android apps like Video Downloader & Story Saver, Ahafast Video Downloader also work great on saving Instagram reels. These apps function similarly:

Step 1. Install the application on your mobile device.

Step 2. Copy the Instagram reel's link from Instagram.

Step 3. Open the app, tap "Paste" to add the reel's URL, then tap "Click" to parse the video URL.

Step 4. Hit the download button to save the Instagram reel with audio on your Android device.

Instagram Reels Downlaoder on Android

2. Online Instagram Reels Downloader (instafinsta.com/reels)

Most online Instagram Reels downloaders are compatible with mobile devices as well. Thus, you can use them to download Instagram reels with audio on Android and iPhone. The process is almost the same as operations on a PC.

3. Record Instagram Reels with Sound (Quick & No App Needed)

If you don't like to get any tool on your PC or mobile phone, you can still get an Instagram reel with audio by screen recording. On iPhone and most Android devices, a screen recorder is a built-in feature coming with the phone itself. The screen recorder allows capturing the screen and sound at the same time. Thus, you could get the Instagram reel with audio and then share it with your friends.

Step 1. [On iPhone] Add the "Screen Recording" function to "Control Center."

Step 2. Swipe down from the top-right corner to open "Control Center." Tap the screen recording icon to start recording.

Step 3. To stop recording, go back to "Control Center," and tap the screen recording again. By default, the recording will be saved in the "Videos" album in the "Photos" app.

Record Instagram Reels

Android users could follow this guide to record their screen with audio.

Part 3. Download Your Own Instagram Reels with Sound

If you add music from Instagram's library to your reel, you can only download the Instagram reel without audio using the "Save to Camera Roll" option. You can save the reel with audio during the process to add the reel to your story. This allows you to save a 15-second Instagram reel with sound.

Step 1. Open your reel on Instagram, and tap the paper airplane icon (share icon) to select the option "Add video to your story."

Step 2. Swipe sideways in the menu at the bottom and tap "Download" to download it on your device.

Wrapping Up

Sharing an Instagram Reel without audio will make the content largely eclipsed. After learning the methods we introduced in this guide, you can easily download Instagram Reels with audio on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone.

FAQs on Downloading Instagram Reels with Audio

Let's see some frequently asked questions about this topic.

1. How to save draft reels on Instagram with audio?

To save draft Instagram reels with audio, you can also use the screen recording feature.
Step 1. Enable your device's screen recording feature.
Step 2. Play the draft Reel in full screen and record it.
Step 3. Stop recording, and then the video with audio will be saved to your gallery.

2. How do I download a video from Instagram?

To download a video from Instagram, a third-party Instagram video downloader, EaseUS Video Downloader, helps. It saves videos in original quality and can save multiple videos from Instagram at once.

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