How to Download Audio from an Instagram Video as an MP3

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A step-by-step guide to saving Instagram songs for offline listening

Written by Travis Boylls

Last Updated: August 3, 2024 Fact Checked

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If you want to download music or audio from an Instagram post, reel, or story, there are lots of websites that allow you to do so easily. You can also download free apps on your mobile device that can convert downloaded video to audio. This wikiHow article will teach you how to download and save the music from any public Instagram post as an MP3 file.

Downloading Music from Instagram

You can download music by copying and pasting an Instagram video's URL into a music downloader like ReelSave or OffMP3.
To get the video's URL, tap the paper airplane icon below the video and select "Copy Link".
You can also screen record an Instagram video and use an app to convert it to an MP3 audio file.

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This can be an Instagram reel, story, or post.
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Copy the video link. Use the following steps to do so:
- Tap the icon that resembles a paper airplane on the left side of the video.
- Tap Copy Link which has an icon that resembles a chainlink.
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You can use Google Chrome, Safari, or any web browser on your mobile phone, tablet, or desktop computer.
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Navigate to an audio download website. There are plenty of online video/audio downloaders that allow you to download audio and video from Instagram, YouTube , Facebook , TikTok , and more. You can search "Download audio from Instagram" or use one of the following websites:
- Warning: Some of these websites may contain sneaky ads and fake download links. Use at your own risk. Make sure your browser and anti-malware apps are up to date.
- Offmp3.com
- Reelsave.app
- Instavideosave.net
- IGDownloader.net
Most of these websites work in a very similar way. Tap the audio option if you don't land on the page that allows you to download audio automatically. It generally has an icon that resembles music notes.
You should see a bar in the center of the page that says "Paste video URL," "Paste link here," "Paste Instagram link," or something similar. Paste the link to the Instagram video in the bar.
It is generally to the side of the bar where you paste the URL. It may say "Download," "Convert," or be an icon that resembles an arrow pointing down over a line. It may take a few minutes to extract the audio.
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Click the button to download the audio. Once the website is done processing the audio, it will be available for download. Click the button that says "Download audio or something similar. This will download the audio.
- You can generally find your downloaded items in your Downloads folder on all devices.

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Download and install Video to MP3. Video to MP3 by InShot Inc is a free app that is available to download from the Google Play Store on Android devices . You can use this app to extract audio from downloaded videos.
- Other apps available in the Google Play Store include "Extract Audio from Video" by Inglesdivino, "Video To Audio & MP3 Cutter," and "Music Audio Editor, MP3 Cutter."
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Download a video from Instagram. To do so, find an Instagram post or reel with a video you want to download. Tap the paper airplane icon at the bottom or side of the video. Then tap Download . This will download the video to your Gallery or camera roll.
- If downloads are turned off, or you are unable to download the entire video, you can use the screen record feature to record your screen. To access it, swipe down from the top of the screen twice to display the Quick Access icons. Tap the Screen Record icon.
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Open Video to MP3. It has an orange and purple icon with an image that resembles a music note and a film reel.
- This app is free, but it does have ads. Tap the button that says "Close," "Continue to app," or the "X" button to close the ads.
- The first time you open this app, you will need to allow it access to your files. Tap Allow to grant any permissions it requests.
It's the large orange button in the upper-right corner. This displays a list of your video files.
It should be near the top of your list. Tap the video to open it in the converter.
There is a bar with the filename below the video preview window at the top of the screen. You can use this bar to give the video a new filename.
Use the drop-down menu below "Format" to select an audio format. MP3 is usually the best option, as you can create a high-quality audio file with a smaller size. If you don't mind larger files, you can opt for an uncompressed format like WAV, FLAC, or OGG. Other formats like ACC, AC3, and M4A also have similar features, but may not be playable on all devices.
Use the drop-down menu below "Bitrate" to select your desired bitrate. Anything over 256 kb/s will sound great on your speakers or headphones, but you can opt for a lower bitrate if you prefer a smaller file. You likely won't notice much of a quality difference until you go below 96 kb/s.
It's the red button at the bottom of the page. This will save the video file in the audio format you selected.

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Download and install Media Converter. Media Converter - video to mp3 is a free app that is available for download from the App Store on iPhone and iPad .
- Other apps available in the App Store include "Audio Converter - Extract MP3," "Export Audio," and "MP3 Converter - Audio Editor"
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Download a video from Instagram. To do so, find an Instagram post or reel with a video you want to download. Tap the paper airplane icon at the bottom or side of the video. Then tap Download . This will download the video to your Gallery or camera roll.
- If downloads are turned off, or you are unable to download the entire video, you can use the screen record feature to record your screen.
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Open Media Converter. It has an icon that resembles a blue film strip. Tap the Media Converter icon on your Home screen to open Media Converter.
- This app is free, but it does have ads. Tap the button that says "Close," "Continue to app," or the "X" button to close the ads.
- The first time you open this app, you will need to allow it access to your files. Tap Allow to grant any permissions it requests.
It's the purple button in the upper-right corner.
It's the second option on the list. This displays a list of items on your phone or iCloud drive.
It will be in the Downloads folder or the Instagram folder. It may be on your phone storage or your iCloud drive.
Use the drop-down menu next to "Output Format" to select an audio format. "MP3" is the most commonly used format, as it's compatible with the majority of audio players. It also produces high-quality audio with a smaller file size. If you don't mind larger files, you can opt for an uncompressed format like WAV, FLAC, or OGG. Other formats like ACC, AC3, and M4A also have similar features, but may not be playable on all devices.
Use the drop-down menu next to "Audio Bitrate" to select your bitrate. The higher the bitrate, the better the audio quality will be, but the larger the audio file will be. Anything over 256 kb/s will sound great on your speakers or headphones, though you can choose a lower bitrate if you want a smaller file. You likely won't notice much of a quality difference until you go below 96 kb/s.
It's the button that resembles a square with an arrow pointing left. It's in the upper-right corner.
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Tap Start . It's the blue button at the bottom of the page. This will start converting your video.
- Your converted audio files will be in the "My Creation" folder in the "Media Converter" folder.