How to download Instagram Reels with music, or just the audio
The music in a Reel is part of the video, so a normal download keeps it. If you want only the sound, there is a second route.
Keeping the music in the video
Paste the Reel link into the Reels downloader and choose a quality. The MP4 includes the soundtrack, whether it is a licensed song or an original sound. For the higher qualities the server joins the separate audio file with the picture, so the saved video plays with sound.
Saving only the audio
After the Reel loads, press Download audio to get an MP3. For a particular trending sound, paste its audio-page link into the audio downloader. It shows the title and artist, a short preview where one exists, and how many Reels use the sound.
Original sounds versus licensed music
Original audio is recorded by the creator. Licensed music is a song Instagram has a deal for. Both download the same way, but the rules for reuse differ. Instagram's licences cover use inside the app, not publishing elsewhere. If you plan to reuse a song in your own video outside Instagram, you need the proper licence.
Sound quality
Instagram compresses audio. The MP3 you get is only as good as the source, which is fine for listening on a phone and not studio quality. If you need a high-quality track, find the song on a streaming service.
Try the tools
- Instagram Reel Downloader: Save any public Reel in HD with sound.
- Instagram Audio Downloader: Reel audio and music as an MP3.