Meta-owned social media platformInstagrams new feature now allows users worldwide to download Reels from all public accounts.
This feature was first announced in June and was limited to users in the United States only.
We rolled this out in the US earlier this year, and now its available globally.
However, the default setting for downloading reels can be turned on anytime in the controls.
Also, Reels posted on a users private account cannot be downloaded.
Anyone on Instagram can download your reels and share your reels unless you change your reels download options.
New reels you share, after downloading becomes available, will be able to be downloaded.
In addition, only the original audio clip in the downloaded Reel will be saved on the app.
It is important to note that publicly posted Reels are downloadable by default.
However, Instagram Reel creators can switch off the download option to prevent people from downloading their Reels.
Then, under controls and Privacy, select and tap on Reels and Remixes.
Toggle the Allow people to download your Reels switch to the off position.
By doing this, people will not be able to store your Reels.
