Unfortunately, Instagram does not offer a direct way to download a reel draft from within the app itself. Reel drafts are meant to be saved and edited within the Instagram platform, not exported. However, there are workarounds you can use:
Workaround:
The most common workaround involves using the screen recording feature on your phone while previewing the reel draft.
Steps:
- Open the Instagram App: Go to your profile within the Instagram app.
- Access Your Drafts: Tap on the Reels icon (usually a clapperboard or play icon). Then select the "Drafts" tab.
- Edit and Preview: Tap on the draft you want to "download" and proceed to the editing screen, even if you don't intend to make changes.
- Start Screen Recording: Before playing the reel, initiate the screen recording function on your smartphone (iOS or Android).
- Play the Reel: Play your reel draft from beginning to end, ensuring the entire reel is captured by the screen recording.
- Stop Screen Recording: Once the reel has finished playing, stop the screen recording.
- Crop the Video: Use your phone's video editing tools to crop the screen recording, removing any unnecessary interface elements (like the Instagram app's buttons and menus) and isolating the reel itself.
Important Considerations:
- Quality: Screen recording will not preserve the original video quality. Expect some quality degradation.
- Audio: Make sure your device’s microphone is enabled or disabled according to your need while screen recording, so audio is recorded properly.
- Edits: If you need to make further edits, you can use a third-party video editing app after screen recording.
- Copyrighted Music: Be aware of copyright restrictions if the reel uses copyrighted music. Sharing the downloaded reel outside of personal use might violate copyright laws.
While this method isn't a true download, it allows you to save a version of your reel draft to your device.
