Explains the core limitation clearly: public links are not the same as private content.
This page is useful for both users and SEO because it sets realistic expectations. It explains why public-link wording matters and why private content should not be marketed as supported.
Explains the core limitation clearly: public links are not the same as private content.
Supports more honest product messaging around what the downloader can and cannot do.
Gives Google clearer topical signals around public-media extraction.
A trust-focused explainer page can reduce bounce rate, improve user understanding, and support the main downloader pages with accurate topical coverage.
If the post requires login access or belongs to a private account, it is outside the supported public-link flow.
A full public media link is the best input for the downloader and for troubleshooting.
If you know the link is a reel, photo, or carousel post, use the matching tool page for clearer guidance.
Because that is the actual supported product boundary. Overstating private-content support creates poor user experience and weakens trust.
A public-link downloader should not market private-content access as a standard supported path.
They should move to the tool page that matches the content they want to save, such as post, reel, photo, or carousel.
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