Answers to the most common questions about downloading TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube videos with ReelDL.
Yes. There is no subscription, no per-download fee, and no hidden paywall for standard resolutions. The site is supported by display advertising rather than user payments.
No. Paste a link and download ā there's no signup, login, or email required at any step.
Yes, the site is fully responsive and works in any mobile browser on iOS and Android ā no app installation needed.
No. ReelDL retrieves the source file directly from TikTok's delivery servers, which is the version without the watermark overlay that TikTok's own app adds during its save feature.
No. Only videos from public accounts can be retrieved by any third-party tool, including ReelDL.
No. Instagram's privacy settings are enforced server-side, so private content cannot be accessed by any external tool without logging into that account directly.
ReelDL downloads the original file Instagram stores for that Reel, typically 720pā1080p depending on the original upload.
Up to 1080p for most videos, depending on what resolutions the original upload was encoded in.
Yes. Select the MP3 audio option after pasting a YouTube link to get an audio-only file.
Yes, Shorts links (youtube.com/shorts/... or youtu.be/...) work the same way as standard video links.
Confirm the account/video is public, the link was copied using the platform's native "Copy Link" share option (not a shortened third-party redirect), and that the content hasn't been deleted since you copied the link.
This is rare and usually indicates an interrupted download. Try downloading again, and confirm your device has enough free storage for the file size shown.