How to download Reels on iPhone

No App Store apps needed: just Safari and the built-in Files app. Paste a Reel link below and follow the guide to save the result.

Download the video

  1. In Instagram open the Reel, tap the paper plane icon and choose “Copy link”.
  2. Open tunzy.app in Safari, paste the link and press “Find the song”.
  3. Under the result tap “Video, standard” (or “Video 1080p” on iPhone XS and newer).
  4. Safari asks whether to download, tap “Download”. The arrow icon next to the address bar shows the progress.
Example Tunzy search result: song found, with a YouTube music video, Apple Music and Spotify links, and buttons to download 1080p video, MP3 and M4A
This is what a result looks like: title, artist, music video, streaming links and download buttons.

Move the video to Photos

Safari saves files to the Files app, not to your camera roll. To get the video into Photos:

  1. Open Files → Browse → Downloads (the folder may be in iCloud Drive or On My iPhone).
  2. Tap the video, then the Share icon at the bottom left.
  3. Choose “Save Video”. The Reel appears in Photos under Recents.

If “Save Video” doesn’t appear

  • Your iPhone can’t open that format. This can happen with the 1080p option on older models, because Instagram stores it as VP9. Download “Video, standard” instead: it’s H.264, which every iPhone plays.
  • Check that the file downloaded completely: in Files its size should be in megabytes, not a few kilobytes.

Save the audio and make a ringtone

The “Audio (MP3)” and “Audio (M4A)” buttons also save to Files → Downloads. You can play the file there or send it to any messenger.

To turn it into a ringtone, use Apple’s free GarageBand app: create an empty project, import the file via Loops → Files, trim it to 30 seconds and choose Share → Ringtone. It then appears in Settings → Sounds & Haptics.

If the download doesn’t start

  • Open the site in Safari, not inside Instagram’s or Telegram’s built-in browser: in-app browsers often can’t save files.
  • Check free space: a one-minute 1080p video is 20-30 MB.
  • Wait 5-15 seconds after tapping “Video 1080p”: the server is putting the file together.

FAQ

How do I download Reels on iPhone without an app?

Copy the Reel link, open tunzy.app in Safari, paste the link and press “Find the song”. Under the result choose a video and the file is saved to Files.

Why isn’t the video in my camera roll?

Safari saves files to the Files app. Open the file there, tap Share and “Save Video” and the Reel appears in Photos.

Which video option should I use on iPhone?

Both work on iPhone XS and newer. On older models choose “Video, standard”, because 1080p may not play.

Can I save Reel audio on iPhone?

Yes, the “Audio (MP3)” and “Audio (M4A)” buttons save the audio to Files. You can make a ringtone from it with GarageBand.