Instagram on MediaLink
Instagram posts are not all the same job. This hub separates Reels, regular video posts, Stories, and photos so you open the landing that matches the URL type you copied.
What do you want to do?
- Save a ReelBest starting point for /reel/ links and Reels-style shares.
- Download an Instagram videoUse for public feed video posts (often /p/ URLs) rather than Reels.
- Save a StoryFor public Story links while they remain available to fetch.
- Save a photoWhen the share is image-first and you want stills rather than video.
What MediaLink can do
- Public Reels and many public video posts can be analyzed for downloadable formats.
- Dedicated Story and photo landings help match the share type you copied.
- Image conversion tools remain available under /tools when you need format changes after saving.
Limitations
- Private accounts, close-friends Stories, and expired Story links usually cannot be analyzed.
- Carousel and multi-item posts may not expose every slide the same way — use what analysis lists.
- Login-walled content is not supported.
Quick help
Step 1
Match the URL shape
Reels links belong on the Reels page; classic /p/ video posts belong on the video page; Stories and photos have their own landings.
Step 2
Use a public share link
Copy link from Instagram while the post is public. Stories disappear quickly — act while the link still resolves.
Step 3
Still unsure?
If you only know it is a short Instagram clip, start with Reels; switch to the video page if analysis fails for a /p/ post.
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Platform FAQ
Reels vs Instagram video — what’s the difference here?+
Reels landings target /reel/ style links. The Instagram video page is aimed at public feed video posts. Pick the page that matches the URL you copied.
Can I save private Instagram Stories?+
No. MediaLink only works with publicly reachable URLs. Close-friends and private content stay inaccessible.
Where should I go for photos?+
Use the Instagram photo landing for stills. For video clips, prefer Reels or Instagram video depending on the link type.