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How to copy an Instagram video or IGTV link

Feed videos (/p/) and IGTV (/tv/) — copy the link, paste on SMDownloader, save instagram video mp4.

How to copy an Instagram video or IGTV link — step by step

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Open the video post

Find a public feed video or IGTV upload in the Instagram app or on instagram.com. The post must play as video — not a still-photo carousel or a reel. Reels use instagram.com/reel/ URLs and need the reel copy guide instead.

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Screenshot: a public Instagram feed video post open and ready to share.
  1. Step 1: Open the video post. Find a public feed video or IGTV upload in the Instagram app or on instagram.com. The post must play as video — not a still-photo carousel or a reel. Reels use instagram.com/reel/ URLs and need the reel copy guide instead.
  2. Step 2: Copy the link. On mobile, tap the paper-plane Share icon, then choose Copy link. On desktop, copy the full URL from the browser address bar. Both methods produce the same public instagram.com/p/… or instagram.com/tv/… link.
  3. Step 3: Check the URL shape. Feed videos often use instagram.com/p/SHORTCODE/. IGTV uploads use instagram.com/tv/SHORTCODE/. If you see instagram.com/reel/ in the URL, you copied a reel — use the reel guide instead. Paste only /p/ or /tv/ links for this guide.
  4. Step 4: Paste on www.smdownloader.com. Open www.smdownloader.com, paste the copied /p/ or /tv/ URL into the download field, and click Download. Preview the MP4, pick your preferred quality if shown, then save instagram video mp4 to your device or computer.

Example URLs

https://www.instagram.com/p/SHORTCODE/https://www.instagram.com/tv/SHORTCODE/

Common questions

How do I copy instagram video link?

Open the public feed video or IGTV post, tap Share → Copy link (or copy the address bar URL on desktop), confirm /p/ or /tv/, paste on www.smdownloader.com, and click Download.

How do I use an instagram video downloader?

Copy the public video URL with Share → Copy link, paste the instagram.com/p/ or /tv/ link on www.smdownloader.com, preview the file, then save instagram video mp4 to your device — no app install required.

How do I copy an instagram igtv link?

Open the IGTV upload, tap Share → Copy link, confirm the URL uses instagram.com/tv/SHORTCODE/, paste on www.smdownloader.com, and click Download to save the MP4.

What is the difference between /p/, /tv/, and /reel/ URLs?

Feed videos use instagram.com/p/SHORTCODE/. IGTV uses instagram.com/tv/SHORTCODE/. Short-form reels use instagram.com/reel/SHORTCODE/ — see the reel copy guide for those.

Will this save instagram video mp4?

Yes. After you paste a valid /p/ or /tv/ URL on www.smdownloader.com and click Download, preview the file and save instagram video mp4 to your device or computer.

Can I copy a video link from a private account?

No. The post must be public. If Instagram asks you to log in or follow the account to view it, Share → Copy link will not produce a URL SMDownloader can fetch.

Does Share → Copy link work on desktop too?

Yes. On instagram.com, click Share below the post and choose Copy link — or copy the address bar URL directly. Paste the same public link on www.smdownloader.com to download.

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