FAQ

Is Instant Media free?

Yes. The free plan delivers media for links already in our cache of 50M+ files; it does not download links it has never seen before. Paid plans add fresh downloads, more weekly traffic and larger files, with a 3-day trial on every one. See Plans.

How do I add it to a group?

Open @InstantMediaBot, use the mini app to pick or create the chat, and add the bot as an administrator with permission to post messages. See Adding the bot to a group.

Why didn't anything happen when I posted a link?

Check, in order: the link is from a supported service; admins-only mode is not blocking a non-admin's post; the group is not on the free plan waiting on a cache miss (see Cache vs. fresh download); the group's weekly traffic is not exhausted (see Limits and quota). Statistics and logs in the mini app shows the exact status.

What can admins-only mode do?

When enabled, the bot only reacts to links posted by group administrators; messages from regular members are ignored entirely. See Admins-only mode.

What are the file-size and resolution limits?

Free groups get 500 MB for priority sites and 50 MB for others. Paid plans raise the cap to 200 MB (Pro), 500 MB (Expert) or 1 GB (Ultra), with video capped at 1080p on every plan. See Resolution and file size.

Can I get just the audio?

Yes — audio-only mode in the mini app saves the audio track with its cover as a preview instead of the full video. See Audio-only mode.

Can the bot post to a private message instead of a group?

No. Instant Media only processes links posted in a group it has been added to. A link sent to it in a private message instead points you to @download_it_bot, which works in DMs.

Where do I see what the bot has done in my group?

The mini app's chat settings show recent requests with their status, weekly traffic, and an events log for skipped or blocked links. See Statistics and logs.

How do I pay and can I cancel?

Inside the bot's mini app: cards, Telegram Stars, crypto and regional methods. Cancel any time; the plan stays active until the end of the paid period. See Plans.

Where do I get help?

The support group @madbots_talk; news and updates in @madbots; business questions to @madbots_support_bot.