INSTAGRAM GUIDES
Copy any Instagram link
Device-specific steps. Paste on SMDownloader to preview and save.
Instagram copy-link guides
Instagram uses the same Share → Copy link flow for most formats, but URL shapes differ: /reel/ for reels, /p/ for photos and carousels, /tv/ for IGTV, and /stories/ for live stories. Start with the device guide (mobile or web), then open the format guide if you need URL-specific tips.
- 6Step-by-step guides
- Share → Copy linkSame flow on every guide
Copy-link guides
Step-by-step instructions for copying a public Instagram URL — then paste on the homepage or a downloader page to preview and save.
Download Instagram content
Once you have the URL, paste it into SMDownloader to preview and save.
Common questions
Which Instagram guide should I use?
Use the mobile guide for the Instagram app on iPhone or Android, the web guide for instagram.com in a browser, and the format guides (reel, video, photo, story) when you need URL-specific tips.
Is Share → Copy link the same for every Instagram post type?
Yes on mobile and web — tap or click Share, then Copy link. The copied URL format changes by post type (/reel/, /p/, /tv/, /stories/).
Do carousel posts use one link?
Yes. Multi-image carousels share one instagram.com/p/ URL. See the photo guide — SMDownloader lists each slide after you paste.
How long do Instagram Story links work?
Stories expire after 24 hours. Copy Share → Copy link and download on SMDownloader while the story is still live — see the story guide for steps.