How to save Instagram audio as MP3 (Reels, videos)
Heard a sound in a Reel and want to listen to it offline? Here is how to extract the audio from a public Instagram video as an MP3, on a phone or a computer, without installing an app.
What works and what does not
SeeSaveIt can extract the sound of public Instagram Reels and videos. The file is an MP3 at 192 kbit/s, free and with no sign-up. However:
- stories are not supported;
- private accounts do not work: if you cannot watch the video without logging in as a follower, the tool cannot either;
- the MP3 contains all the sound of the video (music, voices, background), not an isolated music track.
Step by step
- Open the Reel or video in the Instagram app, or in your browser.
- Tap the share icon (the paper plane), then Copy link. On a computer, copy the address from the browser bar. Need help? Read how to copy a video link.
- Go to the video to MP3 converter.
- Paste the link and submit.
- Choose MP3, then tap Download.
If you also want the picture, use the Instagram video downloader and choose MP4 instead.
Where to find the file
- iPhone: open the Files app, Downloads folder. Safari is the most reliable browser for this.
- Android: the file is in Downloads, visible from the Files app or your music player.
- PC and Mac: it is in your browser's Downloads folder.
More details in where to find a downloaded video.
MP3 or MP4: which one?
Pick MP3 if you only want to listen: an audio file is much lighter, plays on any device and is easy to put in a playlist. Pick MP4 if the picture matters: a recipe, a tutorial, a demonstration.
For a similar case on another platform, see convert a TikTok to MP3.
Tips for a good result
- Copy the link from the video's own page, not from a screenshot or a message that reformatted it.
- A stable Wi-Fi connection avoids interrupted downloads.
- If the Reel is very short, the MP3 will be short too: that is normal.
- The sound of a Reel can mix several voices and music. They cannot be separated.
When is an MP3 handy?
People usually keep the audio of a Reel for a few simple reasons: a spoken tip to replay while cooking or driving, a short interview or lesson to review later, or an ambient sound to listen to offline. Because the file is small, it also saves mobile data and storage compared with the full video.
If it does not work
The most common causes: the account is private, the video was deleted, or the link is incomplete or shortened by another app. Reopen the video, copy the link again, and retry. More ideas in video download not working: fixes.
Respect copyright
The sound of a Reel belongs to its author, and the music in it may carry its own rights. Keeping a file to listen to yourself is one thing; reposting it, using it in another video or sharing it is another, and needs the creator's permission. To share, the simplest option is to send the original link. This is not legal advice.
FAQ
Is it free? Yes, MP3 is free, with no account and no app.
What is the MP3 quality? 192 kbit/s, which is fine for everyday listening. It cannot exceed the quality of the original sound.
Can I extract the sound of a story? No, stories are not supported.
Does it work on iPhone? Yes, from Safari: paste the link, choose MP3 and find the file in the Files app.
Can I use this sound in my own video? Not without its author's permission. When editing, prefer sounds you have the rights to use.