What is SMDownloader?

SMDownloader is a free browser tool for saving public social media posts. Paste a public social link to preview and save videos, reels, Shorts, images, and audio. No app. No account.

What does the Download button do?

The Download button starts a temporary retrieval of public media from the linked platform so you can preview it in your browser. That step does not save a permanent copy on our servers. When you choose to keep the file, your browser saves it locally — the same as any normal web download.

Is SMDownloader affiliated with social platforms?

No. SMDownloader is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, YouTube, X, Douyin, SoundCloud, or any other platform. See our Platform Disclaimer for details.

Does SMDownloader store videos?

No. SMDownloader does not host, store, archive, or publish third-party media. Processing is temporary and user-initiated — we fetch and stream media back to you without retaining a permanent copy.

Can I download any public video?

No. Public availability does not mean you have legal permission to download or reuse content. You must own the content or have permission from the rights holder.

Who is responsible for downloaded content?

You are solely responsible for every URL you submit and for how you use downloaded files.

Can copyright owners request blocking?

Yes. Copyright owners can send notices to copyright@smdownloader.com. We may block specific URLs, domains, or platforms in response to valid complaints.

Which platforms are supported?

See our Platforms page for current networks, accepted URL formats, and copy-link guides.

Do I need an account?

No account or login is required. Paste a public link and click Download.

BLUESKY GUIDE · WEB

Copy a Bluesky link on desktop web.

Use your browser address bar to grab the exact post URL for downloading.

01
Open the Bluesky post in your browser
Go to bsky.app and open the public post you want to download. Make sure you are viewing a single post page — the address bar should include /profile/handle/post/.
02
Copy the address bar URL
Click the browser address bar, select the full URL, and copy it (Ctrl+C on Windows/Linux, Cmd+C on Mac). The link should look like https://bsky.app/profile/handle.bsky.social/post/POST_ID.
03
Remove extra parameters (optional)
If the URL contains tracking parameters after ?, you can keep them or delete everything from ? onward. SMDownloader handles both.
04
Paste into SMDownloader
Open SMDownloader, paste the copied URL into the download field, and click Download. Your video or image will be ready to preview and save.

Example URL

https://bsky.app/profile/handle.bsky.social/post/3lqw7x2kabc12

Paste Bluesky link Using the mobile app instead?

Open the Bluesky post in your browser

Copy the address bar URL

Remove extra parameters (optional)

Paste into SMDownloader