My Instagram saved folder is a mess. How do I organize saved Reels outside Instagram?

Open your Saved tab in Instagram and go through the Reels you still want. For each one, tap Share, choose Nemos, and add a short note saying what it is. Do this in small sessions. Ten minutes while watching TV gets through a good chunk, and you will find plenty that no longer matter.

Make a few broad folders, such as Food, Workouts and Travel, or skip folders and rely on search and smart folders. Your note is what makes a Reel findable, because Nemos saves the link and preview and does not transcribe the video.

Going forward, share to Nemos in place of tapping Save. Add a reminder if you plan to actually do the thing.

When something else fits better: if you only want tidier folders, Instagram Collections may be enough and needs no new app. If you want a copy of the video itself, Nemos will not give you one. A creator can delete a Reel at any time, which also removes it from Instagram Saved.