Download YouTube and social videos on your PC or phone
From copying a link to finding your saved file: compare download options and follow the steps for your device.
What does this online video downloader do?
This web tool saves supported public videos as files on your device. It checks YouTube videos and Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook and X (Twitter) video posts. Pinterest, Bluesky and direct MP4, WebM and GIF links are also supported. Copy the original link from the app’s Share menu, paste it here and check which files are available. You can start on the website without installing a dedicated program or browser extension.
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X share the same quality choices. Available source resolutions are shown from 360p, 480p, 720p, 1080p and 2160p (4K). Free downloads support up to 720p and 250 MB. Members with a subscription or complimentary HD access can download 1080p and 4K files up to 1 GB. Select Subscribers to reveal the subscription details, plans and discounts. Select Close to hide the panel again. Sound is included by default; uncheck Sound to save a silent video. Audio is not added to silent sources. Videos can be up to one hour long, and the prepared file shows its actual resolution and audio status.
| Option | Standard | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Free | Subscription or complimentary access |
| Maximum quality | 720p | 4K |
| File limit | 250MB | 1GB |
| Video length | Up to 1 hour | Up to 1 hour |
A maximum resolution does not mean every source is available at that quality. A 360p source is not upscaled to 4K. Portrait videos use the shorter dimension for their quality label, so a 720 × 1280 Short is shown as 720p. Check the actual resolution and format of the prepared file. Videos that require a login, have region or access restrictions, are private or protected, or are live broadcasts cannot be processed.
The four steps, at a glance
- 01Share · Copy linkCopy the video link
Use the original post’s Share menu
- 02https://…Paste and check
Paste the URL, then select Check video
- 03720p / up to 4KChoose quality
Select standard or HD download
- 04Downloads folderSave to your device
Check the browser download is complete
A job moves through checking the video, receiving video and audio, merging, temporary storage and file ready. When the source already contains your selected resolution and audio together, downloading can start without merging or temporary storage. Stages with known transfer information show a percentage and received size; stages without a known total use an animated indicator. Estimated percentages are marked with “~”. The website’s 100% means your file is ready to download. Check your browser’s download list for progress saving it to your device. Preparation time varies with length, resolution, size and the source server’s response.
How to download on a Windows PC
- Copy the public video URL.
Open the original video in Chrome or Edge and copy its link from the Share menu. For a normal video page, you can also copy the address bar URL. Use the actual video post rather than a search results page or private message link.
- Paste the link and check the file.
Paste into the Video link field using Ctrl+V, then choose Check video. Check the title and source, then select a resolution. Uncheck Sound to save without audio. 1080p and 4K require a signed-in account with valid HD access.
- Check the saved file.
Once preparation finishes, the browser starts downloading. In Chrome, Ctrl+J opens your download list. The usual default location is the Windows Downloads folder, but your browser settings may change it. If a save-location dialog appears, choose your folder.
How to download on Android and iPhone
On your phone, copy the public link from the video app’s Share menu and open this website in a browser. Press and hold the input field to paste, then choose Check video. If saving does not work in an app’s embedded browser, copy the page address and reopen it in Chrome or Safari. Before downloading a large file, check free storage and data usage. Keep the preparation page open while the job runs.
Android
After saving in Chrome, open Downloads from its menu to check progress and access the file. You can also look in the Downloads folder in your phone’s file manager. If the video is not immediately shown in Gallery, check the saved file in the file app first. Folder names and locations depend on your browser and device settings.
iPhone · iPad
In Safari, check the download list near the address field. Open the Files app, choose Browse and look for Downloads. Whether that folder is under iCloud Drive or On My iPhone depends on Safari settings. Downloading a file does not automatically add it to Photos, so check Files first.
Help finding saved files: Chrome Help · Apple Support
Why use this downloader?
Start with a link
Check supported platform links in one field without installing a different program for each source. Links copied on a PC and links shared from mobile apps follow the same workflow. Start with free standard downloads and choose subscriber HD when you need it.
See progress and file details
Follow separate receiving, merging and storage stages. When the file is ready, inspect its resolution, format, size and expiry before saving. Sources are not upscaled; use the displayed file details to decide whether they fit your needs.
Temporary storage and repeat downloads
Prepared files and links remain available for 10 minutes, then server copies expire. Downloading the same prepared HD file again before expiry adds no cooldown. New HD jobs have a 1, 5 or 10 minute wait depending on finished size; failed or cancelled jobs add none. Files already saved to your device remain there after server expiry.
Frequently asked questions
The file is ready, but where is my download?
Website completion and device saving are separate stages. Check your browser’s downloads first. If saving did not start, or you want another copy, select Download again on the prepared file. After expiry, prepare the file again.
Are subscriber HD downloads available for every platform?
HD is available for supported public videos on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X. Choices go up to 2160p (4K), with resolutions above the source hidden. Even public links may be unavailable due to source restrictions or video status.
Can I redistribute a saved video?
Use only material you created or have permission to download, for personal storage. Do not reupload, distribute or use it commercially without the rights holder’s permission. A public video is not, by itself, permission to download or reuse it.