How do I download a video from a link?

Copy the video link from the Share menu (or the browser address bar), paste it into the box at the top of this page, and press Download. When the video is found, click "Download MP4" and it saves to your device.

Is this video downloader really free?

Yes — downloading is completely free with no daily cap, no account and no watermarks added. The paid plans on this site only cover AI transcription volume, not downloads.

Do I need to install an app or extension?

No. The downloader runs entirely in your web browser on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows. Nothing to install, nothing to update.

What format and quality do I get?

Videos save as MP4 in the same resolution the platform serves — typically the original upload quality. TikTok sounds can be saved separately as MP3.

Can I download YouTube videos here?

Not on this page — it supports Instagram and TikTok links. Paste a link from either of those platforms and it will work right away.

Why does my link say it can’t be fetched?

The video is probably private, deleted, age-gated or region-locked — platforms only serve public files. Check that the post opens in an incognito browser window; if it does, try again in a minute.

Is it legal to download videos?

Downloading your own videos, videos you have permission to save, or freely licensed content is fine. Downloading someone else’s work to re-upload it as your own is not — respect creators’ rights and each platform’s terms.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. On iPhone, downloads land in the Files app (or Photos after you save from Files). On Android they go straight to your Downloads folder or gallery.

Free online video downloader

Download any video from a link.

Paste a YouTube, Instagram or TikTok link and save the video as MP4 — free, no app, no sign-up. TikTok downloads come without the watermark.

YouTube videosInstagram Reels & videosTikTok — no watermarkFree · No sign-up · MP4 & MP3

How to download a video from a link

Copy the video link

On Instagram or TikTok, tap Share on the video and choose "Copy link". On desktop, copy the URL straight from the address bar.

Paste it above

Drop the link into the box and hit Download. The tool locates the original video file — no screenshots, no screen recording.

Save the MP4

Click "Download MP4" and the video saves to your device. On TikTok you can also grab the sound as a separate MP3.

A video downloader without the junk

Most downloader sites bury the button under ads and fake pop-ups. This one is a box and a button.

No app, no sign-up

Everything runs in your browser. No software to install, no account, no email — paste a link and save the file.

Download in seconds

The video is located and ready to save moments after you paste the link — usually faster than finding your charger.

MP4 video & MP3 audio

Videos save as standard MP4 files that play everywhere. TikTok sounds can also be saved separately as MP3.

No watermark on TikTok

TikTok videos download clean, without the bouncing username watermark burned into in-app saves.

Private by design

Files stream straight to your device. We never store the videos you download or keep a history of your links.

Works on any device

iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows — if it has a browser, it can save videos. No desktop-only tricks.

What is an online video downloader?

An online video downloader is a web tool that turns a video link into a file you own. You paste the URL of a public video, the tool finds the original MP4 file on the platform’s servers, and your browser saves it to your device — no app installs, no browser extensions, no screen recording.

EzTranscript’s downloader currently supports Instagram (Reels and video posts) and TikTok (without the watermark). It’s the same fetching engine that powers our transcript generator, so it’s fast and battle-tested against link formats — short links, share links and desktop URLs all work.

Download a video from a link — why the URL is all you need

Every public Instagram or TikTok video is delivered to your phone as a real video file. The app just hides it behind the player. When you paste the link here, the tool asks the platform for that same file and hands it to your browser as a normal download — which is why the whole thing takes seconds and the quality is identical to what you see in the app.

That also explains the limits: private accounts, deleted posts and region-locked videos can’t be fetched, because the platform won’t serve those files without a login.

Which platforms are supported?

Today: Instagram and TikTok, the two platforms where saving is hardest. Use the dedicated Instagram video downloader or TikTok video downloader for platform-specific tips. More platforms are on the roadmap — the changelog will announce them.

Downloading for research or repurposing? You probably want the words too — the free transcript generator turns the same link into searchable text with one paste.

Online video downloader — FAQ

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Save that video before it disappears

Links die, accounts go private, trends get deleted. Paste the link and keep your copy — free, in seconds.

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