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.

YOUTUBE GUIDE · MOBILE · BETA

Copy a YouTube Short link on the app.

Use the share sheet in the YouTube iOS or Android app to copy the Short URL.

01
Open the YouTube app
Launch YouTube on your iPhone or Android device and navigate to the public Short you want to save.
02
Tap Share on the Short
On the Short, tap Share below the video. This opens the system share sheet with a link to copy.
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Choose Copy link
Select Copy link from the share options. On some devices this appears as Copy or Copy URL. The Short link is now on your clipboard — youtu.be short links work too.
04
Paste in SMDownloader
Switch to your mobile browser, open smdownloader.com, tap the URL field, paste the link, and tap Download. Preview the result before you save — YouTube support is Beta.
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Alternative: Share to browser first
If Copy link is unavailable, share the Short to your mobile browser (Chrome or Safari), then copy the URL from the address bar once the youtube.com page loads.

YouTube is Beta on SMDownloader

Coverage is narrower than our stable platforms. Some Shorts, live replays, or rights-managed uploads may not return a file. Always preview before you save — live streams and age-gated videos often do not work.

iOS tip

After tapping Share, look for Copy link in the top row. If you only see apps, scroll right and tap More to find the copy action.

Android tip

Tap Share under the Short, then choose Copy link. The copied URL may be a youtu.be short link — paste it as-is on SMDownloader.

Paste YouTube link Using desktop web instead?

Open the YouTube app

Tap Share on the Short

Choose Copy link

Paste in SMDownloader

Alternative: Share to browser first

YouTube is Beta on SMDownloader

iOS tip

Android tip