How to Re-watch a Video on Instagram: Ultimate Guide

Do you have a video you love on Instagram that you can't seem to find? Relax! This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of re-watching any video or reel you've seen on the platform. Follow these detailed steps to easily locate and re-watch your favorite content.

1. Checking Your Feed

If the video was posted by someone you follow, a simple scroll through your feed will lead you right to it. Take a moment to go through your posts to bring back the memories!

2. Visiting the Profile

If you remember the profile of the user who posted the video, you can visit their profile to explore their recent posts. This is often where you'll find the video you're looking for.

3. Activity Log and Saved Posts

If you've saved the video or are unsure where to find it, check your activity log and saved posts:

Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.

Tap the three horizontal lines in the top right corner to open the menu.

Select 'Activity Log' or 'Saved' section to find the video.

4. Reels Section

If it was a Reel, you can find it in the Reels section of the user's profile or in the Reels tab on your own profile.

5. Explore Page

If you found the video through the Explore page, simply revisit that section and scroll through the content to see if you can find it again.

6. Tracing Back via Likes

Instagram allows you to re-watch videos/reels that you have liked. Follow these steps to locate your favorite reel by browsing your like history:

Open the Instagram app on your phone.

Tap on your Profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Tap on the Hamburger Menu (three parallel lines) in the top right corner and choose 'Settings'.

Tap on 'Account'.

Scroll down and tap on 'Posts you’ve Liked'.

Browse through the list of your liked reels and posts to locate your favorite Instagram Reel.

7. Saved Reels Section

If you like a reel on Instagram, you can save it to your account to view it later. This way, you can conveniently re-watch your favorite reel whenever you want. Follow these steps to find it in the Saved section:

Open the Instagram app on your phone.

Tap on your Profile icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Tap on the Hamburger menu by tapping on the top right corner and then select 'Saved'.

This page will display all the saved reels and posts by you in Instagram. Browse through this list to locate and re-watch your favorite Instagram reel.

8. Using Activity Log for Deeper Insights

Instagram keeps an entire activity log of each user interacting with its app. This detailed report can also be used to locate all the reels you've watched in the app. Here's how to access it:

Open and sign in to your Instagram account in your web browser on PC/Laptop.

Click on your profile icon and open 'Settings'.

Navigate to 'Privacy and Security' and scroll down to 'Data Download'.

Click on 'Request Download' and provide your email address and account password to authenticate. The file will be sent to your inbox and can take up to 48 hours to arrive.

Download the zip file received via mail and extract it to a folder on your system.

Open this folder and navigate to the 'Content' folder and search for the 'instadl_[your phone number].json' file inside it. This file contains the working links to all the Reels that you've accessed on Instagram.

Now that you have a step-by-step guide to re-watch your favorite videos on Instagram, enjoy exploring your feed and re-watching memorable moments. Happy watching!