Free tool
Deep Link Generator
Make a link that opens the native app, not the in-app browser. Free to start.
Enter your app’s scheme to generate the links. For Android, add the package too.
These are the raw deep links. To make ONE link that picks the right platform, opens the app if installed and falls back to the store otherwise, create a smart link — free.
Escapes the in-app browser
Taps land in the real app where people are logged in and ready to act.
Higher conversions
App opens convert far better than a stripped-down webview, so you lose fewer people.
Works across platforms
Handles the iOS and Android quirks for you, with a smart web fallback.
How it works
Three quick steps
01
Paste an app link
Drop in an Instagram, YouTube or other supported URL.
02
Preview the deep link
See how the smart link will open the native app before you share it.
03
Sign in to activate
Activate the link with Google and track every app open in your dashboard.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a deep link?+
A deep link opens a specific app (and screen) directly instead of a website. directinapp detects the app on the visitor’s phone and opens it, falling back to the web if the app is not installed.
Which apps are supported?+
Popular apps like Instagram and YouTube open natively, and every link has a reliable web fallback for anyone without the app.
Do I need to sign in?+
You can preview a deep link for free. Signing in with Google activates it and unlocks app-open analytics.
How is a deep link different from a normal link?+
A normal link opens a web page; a deep link opens the destination inside its native app — the exact screen — so the visitor lands signed in and ready to act. If the app is not installed, it falls back to the website automatically.
Can I turn a deep link into a QR code?+
Yes. Every deep link comes with a QR code, so a scan from a poster, menu or packaging opens the app directly instead of a browser.
Can I make a deep link for YouTube or Instagram?+
Yes. Paste a YouTube or Instagram URL and the deep link opens it in the app — the video, reel or profile — instead of a logged-out mobile browser.
What makes a good deep link generator?+
A good deep link generator opens the exact app screen reliably, falls back to the web when the app is not installed, and works across popular apps like Instagram and YouTube — with a QR code and click analytics on every link. directinapp covers all of these, free to start.
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Get started
Stop losing clicks to the in-app browser
Create your first smart link in under a minute and see where every tap really goes.
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