Paste a link. Keep the file.

DownloadTray downloads the video the platform actually serves — TikTok, Instagram, X and YouTube. No account, no install. Quality and watermark status depend on the post.

Works withTikTokInstagramX (Twitter)YouTubeThreads & Facebook: experimental

Have a link copied?

TikTok · IG · X · YT

Platforms that work today

MP4

Original file, no re-encode

MP3

Audio track when available

No account

No login, no install

InstagramUpdated 2026-10-31

How to Download Instagram Reels on Android

Android saves the file directly, so the flow is short. Instagram rate-limits automated requests, so the first attempt can fail; a retry usually fixes it.

Copy the reel link

1Open the reel in Instagram.
2Tap the paper-plane icon, then Copy link.
3On the web, copy the address bar URL.

Paste and download

Open downloadtray.com in Chrome or Samsung Internet. Paste the link, press Download and pick the MP4.

If Instagram rate-limits the request, the message says so. Wait about a minute rather than hammering retry.

Find the file

It lands in Downloads. Gallery apps usually index the folder; otherwise open Files → Downloads and share the MP4 to Photos.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the first attempt fail?

Instagram rate-limits automated requests. A retry after a minute usually works.

Can I download private reels?

No. Only public reels and posts are supported.

Does it work in the Instagram in-app browser?

It can, but downloads are often blocked there. Use Chrome or Samsung Internet.