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# yt-dlp

## Download video from Instagram reel

Export to file which is viewable with Apple QuickTime. Tested with yt-dlp version '2025.05.22'

```
yt-dlp -S "vcodec:h264,res,acodec:m4a" -o $FILENAME.mp4 '$REEL_URL'
```