To turn a Reel or video into MP3, copy its link, paste it into a reels to MP3 tool and tap the MP3 download button. The sound is pulled from the video and saved as an MP3 file you can play in any music app.
You do not need a video editor or a converter app for this. The Reels Downloader has three free pages for it: one for Instagram Reels, one for Pinterest videos and one for Facebook videos. All three save the audio at 192 kbps.
Below are the steps for each, plus what to do when the MP3 option does not appear.
Why save only the sound
Plenty of Reels are really about the audio. A trending song, a funny dialogue, a short speech or a voiceover you want to hear again on the way to work.
An MP3 is much smaller than the video, so it takes less space on your phone. It also plays with the screen off in a music player, which a video in your gallery usually will not.
People also use the audio to practise a dance, learn the words of a song, or listen to a recipe while cooking without staring at the screen.
How to convert Instagram Reels to MP3
Use the Instagram Reels to MP3 page for this.
- In Instagram, open the Reel, tap the paper plane icon and tap Copy link.
- Open the Reels to MP3 page in Chrome or Safari and tap Paste.
- Tap Download and wait a moment while the link is read.
- When you see Ready to download, look for the MP3 audio row marked 192 kbps stereo. Tap its Download button.
The same result card also has an MP4 video row, in case you decide you want the full clip after all.
On the home page Instagram Reels downloader you will also see an MP3 audio button next to the video download, so either page works.
How to convert a Pinterest video to MP3
Pinterest videos often carry music or a voiceover, especially recipe and craft Pins. The Pinterest video to MP3 page saves that sound.
- Open the Pin, tap the share icon and choose Copy link. A short pin.it link works fine.
- Paste it into the box and tap Download.
- The video appears with two buttons. Tap MP3 to save the audio, or Download for the video.
If an Idea Pin has several video pages, each page gets its own MP3 button. If a page has no sound track at all, there is nothing to convert, and the MP3 button may not appear for it.
How to convert a Facebook video to MP3
The Facebook video to MP3 page works with public videos and Facebook Reels.
- On Facebook, tap Share under the video, then Copy link.
- Paste it into the page and tap Download.
- A list of options appears. Pick the row called MP3 audio (192 kbps) and tap Download.
You may also see an Audio only row. That is the original sound track in the format Facebook stores it, usually M4A. It plays on most phones, but MP3 is the safer pick for older players and car stereos.
Videos shared only with friends or in private groups cannot be read, because the tool never logs in to Facebook.
What quality is the MP3?
All three tools encode the audio as MP3 at 192 kbps. For music clips from social media, that is plenty. Most people cannot hear a difference from the sound in the original video.
The MP3 cannot sound better than the video it came from, though. If the Reel was recorded in a noisy room, or the creator used a low quality copy of a song, the file will sound the same way.
Tip. If a song cuts off early, that is usually because the Reel itself only used a short part of the track. The MP3 is as long as the clip.
Finding and playing the MP3
MP3 files land in the same place as any other download: the Download folder on Android, Files > Downloads on iPhone, and Downloads on a computer. Our post on where downloaded files go has the full paths.
On iPhone, the Files app plays MP3s directly. To add one to a music library you will need a player app that can import from Files.
Songs in Reels belong to the artists and labels who made them. Keep these MP3s for personal listening, or use audio you own or have permission for. Do not re-upload someone else's track as your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is converting Reels to MP3 free?
Yes. All three MP3 pages on The Reels Downloader are free and need no login or app. You paste the link, tap Download and then save the MP3 from the result card.
What bitrate are the MP3 files?
They are encoded at 192 kbps. That is a good balance between sound quality and file size for songs and voices from social media. The file will not sound better than the original video, since it is made from that video.
Can I get only the song without the voice over it?
No. The MP3 is the full sound of the video, exactly as it plays. If the creator talked over the music, their voice will be in the file too. Separating the song from the voice needs editing software.
Why is there no MP3 option for my video?
Usually the clip has no sound track, or the link is for a photo, a profile or a private post. Check that the video plays with sound in the app and that you copied the link of the video itself.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes. Use Safari, paste the link and tap the MP3 download. The file saves to Files in the Downloads folder, where you can play it right away.
Can I use the MP3 in my own Reel?
Only if you own the audio or have permission. For trending songs, the safer way is to tap the audio name inside Instagram and use it from there, which keeps the original credit.
