John Holguin
With the rise of social media platforms like Instagram, creating and sharing short videos has become more popular than ever. Instagram’s newest feature, Reels, allows users to record and edit 15-second videos with various effects and audio. While sharing Reels on the platform is simple, many users want to save their favorite videos to their iPhone’s camera roll for offline viewing or sharing outside of Instagram. If you’re wondering how to save a Reel to your camera roll on iPhone, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide to help you easily save Reels to your iPhone’s camera roll.
Step 1: Open the Instagram app
The first step is to open the Instagram app on your iPhone. Make sure you’re logged in to your account.
Step 2: Navigate to the Reel you want to save
Once you’re in the app, navigate to the Reel that you want to save to your camera roll. You can do this by scrolling through your feed, exploring the Reels tab, or searching for a specific user. Once you find the Reel you want, tap on it to open it in full-screen mode.
Step 3: Tap on the three dots
Next, tap on the three dots icon located at the bottom right corner of the Reel. This will open a menu with various options.
Step 4: Select “Save”
In the menu, select the “Save” option. This will save the Reel to your iPhone’s camera roll.
Step 5: Access the saved Reel
The Reel will now be saved to your camera roll. To access it, exit the Instagram app and open your iPhone’s Photos app. You’ll find the saved Reel in the “Recents” or “Videos” album, depending on your settings.
Note: Saving someone else’s Reel without their permission may violate copyright laws, so make sure to respect the content creator’s rights before saving and sharing their Reel.
That’s it! Now you know how to save a Reel to your camera roll on iPhone. Now you can enjoy your favorite Reels anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection. Happy saving!
Step-by-step guide: How to save a reel to camera roll on your iPhone
Reels are a fun and popular feature on Instagram that allows you to create and share short videos. If you want to save a reel to your iPhone’s camera roll for offline viewing or to share it with others, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Open the Instagram app
Launch the Instagram app on your iPhone by tapping on the Instagram icon on your home screen.
Step 2: Find the reel you want to save
Locate the reel you want to save in your Instagram feed. You can scroll through your feed or search for a specific reel using the search bar at the top of the screen.
Step 3: Open the reel
Tap on the desired reel to open it and start playback.
Step 4: Access the reel’s options
While the reel is playing, you’ll see various options at the bottom of the screen. Tap on the three dots icon (⋯) located on the right side of the screen to access additional options.
Step 5: Save the reel to camera roll
In the options menu, tap on the “Save” button. This will save the reel to your iPhone’s camera roll.
Step 6: Confirm the save
A confirmation message will appear at the bottom of the screen, indicating that the reel has been saved to your camera roll. Simply tap on “OK” to close the message.
Step 7: Find the saved reel
Open the Photos app on your iPhone, and go to the “Albums” tab. Scroll down until you find the “Reels” album, where your saved reels are stored. Tap on the album to access your saved reel.
Step 8: Share or watch the saved reel
You can now watch the saved reel directly from your camera roll or share it with others through various platforms such as messaging apps, social media, or email.
That’s it! You have successfully saved a reel to your iPhone’s camera roll. Enjoy watching and sharing your favorite reels anytime, anywhere.
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| If you want to save multiple reels at once, you can use the “Save to Collection” option instead of the “Save” option. This allows you to create a collection of reels and save them all together for easier access. |
Access the Instagram app
To save a reel to your camera roll on iPhone, you will need to access the Instagram app on your device. The Instagram app allows you to view, create, and interact with content from other users. Before you can save a reel, make sure you have the latest version of the Instagram app installed on your iPhone.
Once you have the app installed, open it by tapping on the Instagram icon on your home screen. If you are not already logged in, enter your Instagram username and password to access your account.
After logging in, you’ll be taken to your Instagram feed where you can see posts from the accounts you follow. To access reels specifically, tap on the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen. This will take you to the Explore page.
On the Explore page, you will see a variety of content, including reels. Reels are short videos that are usually displayed in a vertical format. You can scroll through the reels by swiping up or down on the screen.
To select a reel and save it to your camera roll, tap on the reel you want to save. This will open the reel in full screen mode. While watching the reel, you can tap on the screen to interact with it. To pause or play the reel, simply tap the screen once. You can also like, comment, or share the reel by tapping on the corresponding icons at the bottom of the screen.
To save the reel to your camera roll, tap on the three dots icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. This will bring up a menu of options. From the menu, tap on “Save” to save the reel to your camera roll on your iPhone.
Once you have saved the reel, you can access it in your iPhone’s Photos app. Open the Photos app and go to the “Albums” tab. Scroll down until you find the “Reels” album. Tap on the album to view all the reels you have saved.
Now you know how to access the Instagram app and save a reel to your camera roll on iPhone. Enjoy saving and sharing your favorite reels with friends and family!
Find and open the desired reel
Once you have launched the Instagram app on your iPhone, follow these steps to find and open the desired reel:
- Tap on the magnifying glass icon located at the bottom of the screen. This will take you to the Explore page.
- In the search bar at the top, type in the name of the user whose reel you want to save. As you type, Instagram will suggest matching profiles.
- Tap on the desired profile from the search results to open it.
- Once you are on the profile page, look for the Reels tab. It is usually located between the Posts and IGTV tabs.
- Tap on the Reels tab to view all the reels posted by that user.
- Scroll through the reels and find the one you want to save to your camera roll.
- Tap on the desired reel to open it and start playing.
After following these steps, you should be able to find and open the desired reel on Instagram. Now you can proceed to the next steps to learn how to save it to your camera roll.
Tap on the three dots icon
To save a reel to your camera roll on iPhone, you can start by tapping on the three dots icon. This icon is usually located on the bottom right corner of the reel you are watching. Tapping on it will bring up a list of options related to the reel.
Once you tap on the three dots icon, a menu will appear with various options. Look for the option that says “Save” or “Save to Camera Roll” and select it. This will initiate the process of saving the reel to your iPhone’s camera roll.
Keep in mind that the exact wording of the option may vary depending on the version of the app you are using. However, it is usually easy to identify as it is commonly represented by a floppy disk or arrow pointing downwards.
After tapping on the “Save” option, you may see a progress indicator indicating that the reel is being saved. Once the process is complete, you can find the saved reel in your iPhone’s camera roll, which can be accessed through the Photos app.
By tapping on the three dots icon and selecting the “Save” option, you can easily save your favorite reels to your iPhone’s camera roll for offline viewing or sharing with others.
Select the “Save” option
After you have finished editing your reel and are satisfied with the final result, it’s time to save it to your camera roll on your iPhone. To do this, follow these simple steps:
- Tap on the share icon located at the bottom of the screen. This icon looks like a square with an arrow pointing upwards.
- A menu will appear with various sharing options. Scroll through the options until you find the “Save Video” or “Save Image” option.
- Tap on the “Save” option to save your reel to your camera roll.
- Wait for a few seconds while your iPhone processes and saves the reel to your camera roll. You will see a confirmation message once the reel has been successfully saved.
By selecting the “Save” option, you ensure that your reel is saved to your camera roll, making it easily accessible for future viewing or sharing with others. Now, you can enjoy your carefully curated reel whenever you want without needing to open the Instagram app.
Wait for the reel to finish saving
Once you have selected the option to save the reel to your iPhone’s camera roll, you will need to wait for the process to complete. Depending on the length and size of the reel, this may take a few seconds or several minutes.
During this time, it is important not to exit the Instagram app or interrupt the saving process. If you do, the reel may not save properly or may not save at all.
You will know that the reel has finished saving when a notification or pop-up message appears on your screen indicating that the process is complete. It is recommended to keep your iPhone’s screen on and not lock it, as this may disrupt the saving process.
Once the reel has finished saving, you can open your iPhone’s camera roll to confirm that it was saved successfully. The reel will appear as a separate video or series of videos, depending on the length.
Now that you have successfully saved the reel to your iPhone’s camera roll, you can share it with friends, upload it to other social media platforms, or simply keep it for your own personal enjoyment.
Go to the Photos app on your iPhone
To save a reel to your camera roll on iPhone, start by opening the Photos app. This app is pre-installed on all iPhones and can be easily located on your home screen.
Once you open the Photos app, you’ll see different tabs at the bottom of the screen. Tap on the “Reels” tab, which is represented by a small movie reel icon. This will take you to a page where you can access all of your saved reels.
If you can’t find the Reels tab, you can also swipe left or right on the bottom navigation bar to browse through the different sections until you find the Reels tab.
After locating the Reels tab, tap on it to access your saved reels. You will see a grid view of all your saved reels. Scroll through the grid to find the reel that you want to save to your camera roll.
Once you find the reel you want to save, tap on it to open it in full screen. On the bottom right corner of the screen, you’ll see a share button represented by a square with an arrow pointing upwards. Tap on this share button.
A share sheet will pop up with various sharing options. Scroll through the options until you find the option that says “Save Video” or “Save to Camera Roll”. Tap on this option to save the reel to your iPhone’s camera roll.
After tapping on the “Save Video” or “Save to Camera Roll” option, the reel will start saving to your camera roll. The process may take a few seconds depending on the length of the reel.
Once the reel is saved, you can access it in the Photos app by going to the “Albums” tab and selecting the “Camera Roll” album. Your saved reel will be located there along with all your other photos and videos.
Locate the saved reel in your camera roll
Once you have successfully saved a reel on your iPhone, you can easily locate it in your camera roll using the following steps:
Step 1: Access your camera roll
On your iPhone, locate and open the “Photos” app. This app typically has a rainbow flower icon. If you can’t find it on your home screen, swipe down on your home screen and use the search bar to search for “Photos”.
Step 2: Navigate to “Albums”
Inside the Photos app, you will see several tabs at the bottom. Tap on the “Albums” tab to access your photo albums.
Step 3: Find the saved reel
Scroll through the list of albums and locate the album called “Reels” or “Saved Reels” (the name may vary depending on your iPhone’s settings). Tap on this album to open it.
If you don’t see the album immediately, you may need to scroll further down or swipe left or right to navigate between different albums.
Step 4: Access your saved reel
Inside the “Reels” or “Saved Reels” album, you will find the reel you saved earlier. Tap on the reel to open and view it.
From here, you can watch, share, or edit the saved reel as you would with any other photo or video in your camera roll.
It’s worth noting that reels saved to your camera roll will be stored alongside other photos and videos, making them easier to access and manage.
View and share the reel as desired
Once you have saved a reel to your iPhone camera roll, you can easily view and share it with others. Here are the steps:
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone.
- Navigate to the “Albums” tab at the bottom of the screen.
- Scroll down and find the “Reels” album. Tap on it to open.
- Locate the reel you want to view or share.
- To view the reel, simply tap on it and it will start playing.
- If you want to share the reel, tap on the share button (a square with an arrow pointing outwards) located at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
- You will see various sharing options such as AirDrop, Messages, Mail, and more. Choose the desired option based on how you want to share the reel.
- Follow the prompts to complete the sharing process, and the reel will be sent to the selected recipient(s).
Additionally, you can also share the reel on social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook. To do this, open the respective app, create or select the desired post, and follow the app-specific steps to upload or attach the reel.
Note: Remember to respect and comply with the terms of service and privacy guidelines of the platforms you choose to share the reel on.
Conclusion
Saving a reel to your iPhone camera roll allows you to easily view and share it with others. By following these simple steps, you can enjoy your saved reels whenever you want and share them with friends, family, or on social media.
Keep capturing and sharing your favorite moments with reels!
Repeat the process for other reels
If you want to save multiple reels to your iPhone’s camera roll, you can simply repeat the process for each individual reel. After completing the steps outlined above for the first reel, you can go back to your Instagram profile and choose another reel that you want to save.
Once you have selected the reel that you want to save, you can follow the same steps of tapping on the three dots icon and selecting the “Save” option from the menu. The reel will then be saved to your iPhone’s camera roll, and you can access it whenever you want.
Remember, you can save as many reels as you want to your camera roll, allowing you to easily view and share them with others. Just make sure that you have enough storage space on your device to accommodate all the saved reels.
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Go back to your Instagram profile. |
| 2 | Select another reel that you want to save. |
| 3 | Tap on the three dots icon. |
| 4 | Select the “Save” option from the menu. |
| 5 | The reel will be saved to your iPhone’s camera roll. |
FAQ
Can I save a reel from Instagram to my iPhone camera roll?
Yes, you can save a reel from Instagram to your iPhone camera roll by following a few simple steps. First, open the reel you want to save on Instagram. Then, tap on the three dots at the bottom right corner of the screen. From the options that appear, select “Save” and the reel will be saved to your camera roll.
What should I do if the “Save” option doesn’t appear when I tap on the three dots?
If the “Save” option doesn’t appear when you tap on the three dots, it means that the reel creator has disabled the ability to save their reel. In this case, there’s no way to save the reel to your camera roll unless the creator enables the option.
Is there a way to download a reel from Instagram on iPhone without using the “Save” option?
No, currently there is no way to download a reel from Instagram on iPhone without using the “Save” option. The “Save” option is the only official method provided by Instagram to save reels to your camera roll. There may be third-party apps or methods available, but they are not recommended as they may violate Instagram’s terms of service and compromise the security of your device.
Can I save a reel to my iPhone camera roll without posting it on Instagram?
Yes, you can save a reel to your iPhone camera roll without posting it on Instagram. Simply follow the steps mentioned earlier to save the reel. It doesn’t matter if you have posted the reel or not, as long as you have access to the reel on Instagram, you can save it to your camera roll.
How many reels can I save to my iPhone camera roll?
There is no limit to the number of reels you can save to your iPhone camera roll. As long as you have enough storage space on your device, you can save as many reels as you want. However, keep in mind that saving too many reels may consume a significant amount of storage space, so it’s recommended to regularly review and delete unwanted reels to free up space on your device.
