how to download audio from instagram

you’re scrolling through Instagram, and you hear it – that perfect sound bite, a catchy song snippet, a hilarious voiceover, or an insightful piece of spoken word.

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It’s the audio from a Reel, a video, or maybe even a story, and you’re thinking, “I need that sound!” Unfortunately, Instagram doesn’t have a direct “download audio” button for content other users post, mostly due to copyright and licensing agreements for music.

But don’t worry, there are definitely workarounds, though they range in complexity and ethical considerations.

Saving Audio Within Instagram for Your Own Reels (Built-in Feature)

First, let’s talk about the super easy way to “save” audio within Instagram itself, specifically for using it in your own Reels. This doesn’t download the audio file to your phone, but it makes it accessible for your future creations.

1. Find the Reel/Video with the Audio: When you encounter a Reel or video with audio you like, look for the audio name/artist at the bottom of the screen. It’s usually small text.
2. Tap the Audio Name: Tap on that audio name. This will take you to a dedicated “audio page” where you can see other Reels using that same sound.
3. Tap “Save Audio”: On the audio page, you’ll see a “Save Audio” button (it looks like a bookmark icon). Tap this.

Where to find your saved audio:

• When you go to create a new Reel (tap the “+” icon, then “Reel”).
• Tap the “Audio” icon (music note).
• Select “Saved.” All your saved audio clips will be listed there, ready for you to use in your own Reels.

This is the most ethical and encouraged way to “download” and use audio from Instagram, as it keeps everything within their ecosystem and respects licensing.

However, it doesn’t give you a standalone audio file.

Using Third-Party Websites and Apps to Extract Audio

If you absolutely need the audio file separate from the video, you’ll have to turn to third-party tools. how to download instagram story

These typically involve downloading the entire video first, then extracting the audio from it.

A Huge Disclaimer: Using these tools to extract and use copyrighted music or audio can violate copyright laws and Instagram’s terms of service. Only proceed if you are using original audio, audio for which you have permission, or for strictly personal, non-distributive, or research purposes that might fall under fair use (which is a complex legal concept). Never re-upload copyrighted music without permission.

The general process for these tools:

1. Copy the Video/Reel Link:
   • Open Instagram and find the Reel or video that contains the audio you want.
   • Tap the three dots (…) in the top right (for feed video) or bottom right (for Reel).
   • Select “Link” or “Copy Link.”
2. Go to an Instagram Downloader/Audio Extractor: Open your web browser and go to a website that can download Instagram videos (many of these also offer audio extraction or you’ll need a separate video-to-audio converter). Examples:
   • Dedicated Instagram Downloaders: (e.g., SnapInsta.app, iGram.io, Instavideosave.net). You’ll download the video first using these.
   • Online Video to Audio Converters: Once you have the video file, you’ll upload it to a site like online-audio-converter.com, convertio.co, or mp3cutter.com (for cutting specific sections).
3. Paste the Link (for video downloaders): Paste the Instagram link into the downloader website’s input field and initiate the download.
4. Download the Video: Save the video file to your computer or phone.
5. Extract Audio (if needed):
   • If the downloader offers audio directly: Some advanced Instagram downloaders might have an option to download just the audio track. Look for “Download Audio” or “Convert to MP3.” This is rare for copyrighted music but might appear for original audio.
   • If you downloaded the video: Go to an online video-to-audio converter website (e.g., online-audio-converter.com). Upload the video file you just downloaded. Select “MP3” as the output format and click “Convert.” Download the resulting MP3 file.
6. Save the Audio File: The MP3 (or WAV, etc.) file will download to your device.

Tools that might help (always proceed with caution and verify functionality):

• For Direct Video/Audio Download (if permitted by source):
  • SnapInsta.app
  • iGram.io
  • InstaVideosave.net
  • SaveFrom.net (some features allow this)
• For Video to Audio Conversion (after you’ve downloaded the video file):
  • Online-Audio-Converter.com
  • Convertio.co
  • CloudConvert.com

Important Note: Again, these tools generally won’t work for private Instagram accounts. The content must be publicly accessible. how to download instagram videos

Screen Recording with Audio (The Universal Method)

This is perhaps the simplest and most universally applicable method, especially if you just need a short snippet or if other methods fail.

You can record your screen while the Instagram Reel/video plays, and then use a video editing app to strip the audio.

*   **iPhone:** Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls, add "Screen Recording." Swipe down from top right (or up from bottom for older iPhones) to access Control Center and tap the record icon. Make sure the microphone is off if you only want the internal audio.
*   **Android:** Swipe down twice from top of screen to open Quick Settings. Look for "Screen Recorder" or "Screen Record." Ensure "Record system sound" or "Internal audio" is selected in its settings.

2. Open the Reel/Video: Go to the Instagram Reel or video with the desired audio.
3. Play the Content: Play the Instagram Reel/video from the beginning of the audio you want to capture.
4. Stop Recording: Once the audio part is complete, stop the screen recording.
5. Extract Audio from Recording: This is the extra step.
   • On your phone: Many video editing apps on your phone (like CapCut, InShot, KineMaster, or even your phone’s default Photos/Gallery editor) allow you to “extract audio” from a video or save the audio track as a separate file. Import your screen recording, find the audio extraction feature, and save it as an MP3.
   • On a computer: Transfer the screen recording to your computer. Use a video editor (like DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, or even free tools like VLC Media Player’s convert/save function or Audacity if you import the video) to extract the audio track and save it as an MP3 or WAV file.

This method gives you total control, works for virtually any public Instagram content, and doesn’t require sharing your link with third-party web services that might be less trustworthy.

Ethical and Legal Considerations for Audio

This is paramount.

Copyright law is serious, especially concerning music. how to download instagram reels

• Music Licensing: Most of the popular music you hear on Instagram Reels is copyrighted. Instagram has licensing agreements that allow users to use this music within their platform for non-commercial purposes. When you download that audio, you are taking it outside of that licensed environment.
• Illegal Use: Downloading copyrighted music and using it for anything beyond personal, private listening (e.g., re-uploading it to another platform, using it in a video you monetize, using it in a public presentation) is generally illegal and constitutes copyright infringement.
• Creator’s Original Audio: If the audio is 100% original (e.g., someone speaking, a unique sound effect they created), you still need to respect the creator’s rights. Always credit them if you use their original audio, and ideally, ask for permission, especially for public or commercial use.
• Fair Use: The concept of “fair use” allows for limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes like commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. However, this is a legal defense, not an automatic right, and it’s heavily dependent on context. It’s often safer to assume your use does not qualify unless you’ve consulted legal expertise.

In essence, while you can technically download almost any audio from Instagram, exercise extreme caution and responsibility.

Stick to Instagram’s built-in “Save Audio” feature for your own Reels whenever possible.

If you download audio for personal use, keep it private.

For public sharing or commercial projects, always seek explicit permission or use royalty-free, licensed audio.

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