Instagram Audio Downloader
Save the audio from any public Instagram reel as an M4A file. No login, no app, no re-encoding.
Public posts only. A shortcode on its own works too. You can paste just the DcMXl1IPNtB part.
How to download audio from an Instagram reel
- Copy the link. In the app, tap the share icon under the reel (or the three dots) and choose Copy link. In a browser, copy the address bar.
- Paste it above. A bare shortcode works too. The
DcMXl1IPNtBpart on its own is enough. - Press Get audio. A player appears so you can check it's the right sound.
- Save it. Use the Save audio button underneath.
Want the whole clip instead? The reel downloader saves the video with its sound.
What you get
- an M4A file (AAC audio), the track Instagram plays with the reel
- saved as is, nothing re-encoded
- for a song, the part used in the reel, not the full track
What this tool can't do
- Private accounts. If you can't see the reel while logged out, no tool can fetch it.
- Full songs. Only the clip the reel uses.
- Deleted reels. They are gone.
Please respect whose work it is
Saving a sound for your own listening is one thing. Re-uploading someone else's music or voice as your own is a copyright problem. Credit the creator, and for trending songs use Instagram's own audio library when you post.
Frequently asked
What format is the audio?
An M4A file (AAC audio). It plays on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows without any extra app.
Can I download Instagram audio as MP3?
Instagram serves reel audio as M4A (AAC), and that is the file you get, unchanged. It plays on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows like an MP3 does. If an app only accepts MP3, any free audio converter turns the M4A into an MP3 in a few seconds.
Is it the original audio quality?
It's the audio track Instagram serves with the reel, saved as is. Nothing is re-encoded, so there's no extra quality loss.
Can I download the song used in a reel?
You get the reel's soundtrack as it plays in the reel. For a licensed song that's the clip used in the reel, not the full track. Use it for personal listening and respect the artist's rights.
Does it work for every reel?
Most public reels, yes. If Instagram doesn't serve a separate audio track for one, we say so and you can save the video instead.
Can I download audio from a private account?
No. Only public reels work. If you can't see the reel while logged out, no tool can fetch it.
Do I need to log in?
No. There's no sign-in on this page. Reading a public post doesn't require one.
Instagram download API
Send a post or reel link and get back the direct file links for every photo and video in it, best quality we can find. Links expire after a few hours, same as here. 1 credit a call. Free plan: 50 credits a month, no card.
GET /v1/media?shortcode=DdhFkS7KGkZ X-API-Key: your_key