How to save Instagram Reels to your gallery (iPhone and Android)

Reels are the most popular feature on Instagram right now, but saving them is surprisingly difficult. Instagram doesn't have an official download button, and most methods leave you with a low-quality video or with a watermark.

In this guide we show you how to download Reels in HD, directly to your phone gallery, without installing suspicious apps.

The problem with Instagram

Unlike TikTok, Instagram does not have a native download button for Reels. You can only:

• Share the link
• Save the Reel to your private collection within Instagram (but not to your gallery)
• Download it from your Story (only the ones you uploaded)

To have the video file on your phone, you need an external tool.

The easiest way: BajaTik

BajaTik is a free web tool that downloads Instagram Reels in HD, without watermark, and saves them directly to your phone.

Step by step (iPhone)

1. Open Instagram and go to the Reel you want to save
2. Tap the Share button (the paper plane) → Copy link
3. Open Safari and go to bajatik.com
4. Paste the link
5. Click Download (HD quality)
6. Wait 5 seconds and click Download video again
7. The video opens in a new tab → tap the Share button → Save to Files
8. To have it in your gallery, open the Files app, find the video, and from there move it to Photos

Step by step (Android)

1. Open Instagram and go to the Reel
2. Tap Share → Copy link
3. Open Chrome and go to bajatik.com
4. Paste the link
5. Click Download
6. Wait 5 seconds and download
7. The video is automatically saved in your Downloads or Movies folder
8. To see it in the gallery, open Files or My Files and move the video to DCIM/Camera

💡 Tip: on Android, after the first download, the system asks if you want videos from BajaTik to always be saved in the same folder. Accept so you don't have to move them manually.

Why not use third-party apps?

There are apps like "Video Downloader for Instagram" or "InstaSave", but they have several problems:

Problem	Why
🔒 Privacy	They ask for access to your Instagram account
📱 They fill your phone	They take up space and drain battery
💰 With ads	Many are free but with invasive ads
🦠 Potential malware	Some are from dubious developers
📉 Low quality	Many only download in 360p or 480p

With a web tool like BajaTik you don't have any of these problems. It works from the browser, doesn't ask for your Instagram account, and downloads in HD.

What about Reels with music?

Instagram has a problem with Reels that have copyrighted music. BajaTik downloads the video as is, including the audio with copyright. This means:

• ✅ You can watch it offline without problem
• ❌ Don't upload it to another platform (TikTok, YouTube) — you can get a strike
• ❌ Don't use it in your own video without permission

This is the same for any download method. The copyrighted music still belongs to the artist.

Frequently asked questions

Can I download Reels from private accounts?

No, only public Reels can be downloaded. If the account is private, the link won't work.

Can I download photos from Instagram?

BajaTik is focused on video. For photos you can use other specific tools.

Does it work with IGTV?

Yes, IGTV videos download the same as Reels.

Does the owner of the Reel know I downloaded their video?

No, Instagram does not notify the owner when someone downloads their content. The download is completely private.

Is there a download limit?

Yes, 20 per day per IP. Enough for normal personal use.

Conclusion

To save Instagram Reels to your gallery without losing quality and without installing weird apps, BajaTik is the most reliable option. It works on iPhone, Android and PC, and is 100% free.

Any more questions? Leave them in the comments.