Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about sharing Instagram content with IGShare.

What is IGShare?

IGShare is a free tool that creates clean, shareable links for Instagram content. When you share an IGShare, anyone can view the Instagram post, reel, or video without needing an Instagram account or the app installed.

Do recipients need an Instagram account to view the content?

No! That's the main purpose of IGShare. Recipients can view Instagram reels, posts, and videos directly in their web browser without logging in or having an account.

Is IGShare free to use?

Yes, IGShare is completely free to use with no limits on how many links you create.

What is Focus Mode?

Focus Mode is a special viewing option that extracts the video directly from Instagram and presents it in a clean, distraction-free player. It's perfect for sharing with people who aren't familiar with Instagram's interface, like grandparents or older family members.

What types of Instagram content can I share?

IGShare works with Instagram reels and posts (including carousels and videos). Any public Instagram content can be shared.

Can I share content from private Instagram accounts?

No, IGShare only works with public Instagram content. Private posts and accounts cannot be shared through any embedding service, including IGShare.

Do the links expire?

IGShare links don't expire on our end. As long as the original content exists on Instagram, your link will continue to work.

Is this legal? Does it violate Instagram's terms of service?

IGShare uses Instagram's public embed pages to display content, similar to how websites embed Instagram posts. We don't download or store Instagram content - it streams directly from Instagram's servers. The content remains under Instagram's control and their terms of service apply to the original content.

Will the content creator know I shared their post?

No, sharing via IGShare doesn't notify the original creator, similar to how copying and sharing the regular Instagram link doesn't send a notification.

Can I download videos using IGShare?

No, IGShare is for viewing only. We don't provide download functionality as we respect content creators' rights.

Why isn't the video loading?

If a video isn't loading, it could be because: (1) The original content was deleted from Instagram, (2) The account was made private, (3) Instagram is temporarily blocking requests. Try refreshing or waiting a few minutes.

How do I share an IGShare?

After creating your link, simply copy it and share via any method: SMS, WhatsApp, email, Telegram, or any other messaging platform. The link works everywhere.

Is my data collected when I use IGShare?

We don't require any personal information or account creation. We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the service, but we never collect or store the Instagram URLs you convert.

Can I use IGShare for my business?

Yes! IGShare is great for sharing Instagram content in business contexts, such as including product videos in emails to customers who may not have Instagram.

Still have questions?

Check out our detailed guides or try creating a link yourself.