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Reels Downloader
Microsoft Edge extension v1.0.0

Instagram Downloader Extension for Microsoft Edge

Install Reels Downloader in Microsoft Edge to save Instagram Reels, videos, photos, Stories and carousel media from the page you are viewing. The same Manifest V3 package works across modern desktop Chromium browsers.

  • Version 1.0.0
  • Manifest V3
  • Free, local-first
Microsoft Edge desktop Instagram Downloader Extension for Microsoft Edge
Reels Downloader controls displayed beside an Instagram post
Installation guide

How to install the extension in Microsoft Edge desktop

The download is an unpacked extension ZIP. Extract it first, then load the folder through your browser extension manager.

  1. 1

    Download and extract the Edge extension

    Download the official 33 KB ZIP from reelsdownloader.tools, then extract it to a permanent folder on your computer.

  2. 2

    Open edge://extensions

    Enter edge://extensions in the Edge address bar or open Extensions from the Edge menu. Turn on Developer mode.

  3. 3

    Choose Load unpacked

    Select the extracted folder containing manifest.json. Confirm that the extension name is Reels Downloader and version is 1.0.0.

  4. 4

    Open Instagram in Edge

    Refresh instagram.com after installation. Open a Reel, post, Story or Highlight, then use the Download button added to the page.

Browser controls can change. Check the official extension documentation.

Instagram downloads directly inside Microsoft Edge

The Edge extension uses Instagram page data already available to your browser and presents downloadable media in a compact panel. Single items save directly, while selected carousel items can be bundled into a ZIP without uploading them to Reels Downloader servers.

Microsoft Edge is Chromium-based, so it can run the same Manifest V3 extension package as Chrome. The extension remains limited to instagram.com and does not need permission for every site you visit.

Edge installation checklist

  • Use Microsoft Edge on Windows, macOS or Linux desktop
  • Extract the downloaded ZIP before installation
  • Enable Developer mode at edge://extensions
  • Load the folder that directly contains manifest.json
  • Refresh existing Instagram tabs after enabling the extension

Store version versus official ZIP

Until the Edge Add-ons listing is published, this page provides the official unpacked release ZIP. Microsoft documents both extension management and alternative distribution, but managed work or school devices may block manual extensions through organization policy.

If Load unpacked is unavailable, ask your device administrator or use the browser-based downloader on reelsdownloader.tools. Do not disable organization security settings to install the extension.

Reels Downloader

Download Reels Downloader 1.0.0

Official ZIP hosted on reelsdownloader.tools through Cloudflare. Extract before loading it.

Before you install an Instagram downloader extension

The extension accesses only instagram.com to detect media on the open page.

Keep the extracted folder after installation so the browser can continue loading it.

Download only content you own or have permission to save.

Questions and answers

Microsoft Edge desktop FAQ

Does the Chrome version work in Microsoft Edge?

Yes. Current Microsoft Edge is Chromium-based and supports Manifest V3 extensions. For this ZIP release, extract the files and use Load unpacked at edge://extensions. Managed devices may prevent manual installation through organization policy.

Is the Reels Downloader browser extension free?

Yes. Version 1.0.0 is free to download and use. Media detection and ZIP creation run locally in your browser, with no Reels Downloader account, subscription or upload to our servers.

Which Instagram content can the extension download?

It supports Reels, videos, photos, carousel posts, Stories and Highlights that your current Instagram account is allowed to view. Availability can change when Instagram updates its website or when a post is private, deleted or restricted.

Does the extension collect my Instagram password?

No. The extension never asks for or stores your Instagram password. It works inside instagram.com with the session already active in your browser, and its manifest limits site access to Instagram.

Can I download content from private accounts?

Only when your signed-in Instagram account already has permission to view that content. The extension does not bypass privacy controls. Download only media you own or have permission from the copyright holder to save.