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The Media Downloader

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Online Video Downloader for MP4 up to 4K

Download video from a link on Instagram, X, Facebook, Vimeo and more. Save it as MP4 in up to 4K, or as MP3, with no signup and no software.

Paste a link from Instagram, X, Facebook, Vimeo, Pinterest and more.

Features

More Control Over Every Download

Decide on the exact file you want before you download it.

Every Available Quality

Choose 8K, 4K, 2K, 1080p, 720p or lower. You see only the qualities that exist for your link, each with an estimated file size.

Video to MP3

Extract audio from any video and keep just the sound as MP3 at 320, 192 or 128 kbps, or as M4A or Opus.

Clip Trimming

Set a start and end time to download only the part you need, which saves time and storage on long videos.

Subtitle Downloads

Save subtitles and auto-generated captions as SRT files, ready for any video player or editor.

Live Progress

Watch percentage, speed and time left as your file is prepared, and cancel at any point.

Private by Design

No account and no download history. Files are deleted automatically within 30 minutes.

How It Works

From Link to File in 3 Steps

  1. 1

    Paste Your Link

    Copy the address of a public post and paste it in. Share messages work too, because the link is picked out for you.

  2. 2

    Pick a Format

    Compare the available video qualities, audio formats and subtitles, then trim the clip if you want.

  3. 3

    Save Your File

    The file is prepared on the server and starts saving to your device as soon as it’s ready.

Example Download
source
vimeo.com
quality
1440p (2K)
container
mp4
audio
merged into the file
clip
0:30 → 1:45
cleanup
deleted within 30 minutes

Quality Guide

Which Quality Should You Pick?

Availability depends on what the uploader published. Higher resolutions mean larger files.

QualityResolutionBest For
8K7680 × 4320Archiving and large displays
4K3840 × 2160Large screens and editing
2K2560 × 1440Sharp desktop viewing
1080p1920 × 1080The everyday choice
720p1280 × 720Phones and tablets
480p854 × 480Saving storage or data
360p640 × 360Slow connections

About the Tool

An Online Video Downloader That Works With Any Link

The Media Downloader is a free online video downloader that turns a copied link into a file on your device. Copy the link of a public video, paste it into the box at the top of this page, and pick the format you want. It works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Android and iPhone, with no signup, no app and no browser extension. Because it reads the link you paste, one tool covers the major platforms instead of a separate tool for each one. If someone sent you a link to a video, this is the quickest way to save it.

MP4 Downloads up to 4K

After you paste a link, the tool lists every resolution the uploader published, from 144p to 1080p, 2K and 4K, each with an estimated file size. Some sites store their sharpest versions as VP9 or AV1, formats that many phones, TVs and editing apps can’t open. When you pick one of those, it’s converted to standard H.264 video with AAC audio, so the MP4 plays everywhere. Conversions take a little longer than ordinary downloads.

YouTube Links

YouTube doesn’t let our server fetch its videos. When you paste a YouTube link, the downloader copies it and opens a separate partner site in a new tab, where you can save the video as MP4 or MP3. That site isn’t run by us, and its own quality options and rules apply.

Instagram, X and Facebook

Paste an Instagram Reel or post link and the Instagram downloader gives you an MP4. Carousel posts that mix photos and videos work too, because the tool finds the video for you. The X (Twitter) downloader saves videos and GIFs from public posts in the best quality X provides, usually up to 1080p. The Facebook downloader handles public videos and fb.watch links in HD or SD.

Pinterest, Kick and More

It also saves video Pins from Pinterest, and past broadcasts and clips from Kick. Twitch, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Rumble and Bilibili are supported as well, and SoundCloud tracks save straight to MP3. The Supported Sites page lists every platform and what each one offers.

MP3 and Audio Downloads

Every link also works with the built-in audio downloader. Open the Audio tab to save the sound as MP3 at 320, 192 or 128 kbps, or keep the original as M4A or Opus. It suits music, podcasts and lectures, and it turns X clips and Facebook videos into audio files. Trim first to keep only the part you need. Higher MP3 bitrates can’t add detail the source never had, so 192 kbps is plenty for most listening.

How to Download Video From a Link

Saving a video from a link takes 3 steps. First, copy the link from the app’s Share menu or your browser’s address bar. You can paste a whole share message, and the link is picked out automatically. Second, choose a video quality, an audio format or a subtitle track. Third, save the file when it’s ready. A progress bar shows the speed and time left, and you can cancel at any moment. Long videos can be trimmed first, so you download only the part you need and save time and storage.

Private by Design

There is no account to create and no download history. Your file is prepared on our server, handed to your browser and deleted automatically within 30 minutes. The tool never asks for your social media logins, so it only fetches posts that anyone can view publicly. Please download only videos you own, videos whose license allows it, or videos you have permission to save, and respect each creator and platform’s terms.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about downloading videos, converting to MP4 and MP3, and using the tool on your phone.

How do you download a video from a link?

Copy the video’s link from the app’s Share menu or your browser’s address bar, paste it into the box at the top of this page and press Fetch Media. Pick a quality or format, then save the file. It works the same on phones and computers.

Is this online video downloader free?

Yes. There’s no fee, no signup and nothing to install. To keep the service fast for everyone, each visitor can run 2 downloads at a time, and files are limited to 4 GB and 24 hours of video. Long videos fit best at lower qualities or as audio.

Which sites can you download from?

Instagram, X, Facebook, Pinterest, Kick, Vimeo, Twitch, SoundCloud and more. YouTube links open on a partner site. The Supported Sites page has the full list, along with the content types each one offers.

Can you download YouTube videos?

YouTube doesn’t let our server fetch its videos, so YouTube links open on a separate partner site instead. Paste the link and press Fetch Media, and the downloader copies it and opens that site in a new tab, where you can save it as MP4 or MP3.

What video qualities are available?

Every resolution the source published, from 144p up to 720p, 1080p, 2K, 4K and 8K. After you fetch a link, the list shows only the qualities that exist for that video, each with an estimated file size.

Can you convert a video to MP3?

Yes. After you fetch a link, the Audio tab extracts the sound as MP3 at 320, 192 or 128 kbps, or as M4A or Opus. That works for music tracks, podcasts and most other sites. Higher MP3 bitrates can’t add detail that the source audio doesn’t have.

How do you download videos on iPhone?

Open this page in Safari, paste the link and tap Save File when it’s ready. Safari saves the video to the Files app under Downloads. To move it to Photos, open it in Files, tap Share and choose Save Video.

How do you download videos on Android?

Open this page in Chrome or any other browser, paste the link and tap Save File. The video goes to your phone’s Downloads folder, where your Files app and gallery can open it.

Where do downloaded files go on a computer?

To your browser’s Downloads folder, unless you set the browser to ask where to save each file. On Windows and Mac you can open it from the browser’s download list.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. There’s no app or extension to install, and the tool never asks for a password or social media login. Treat any downloader that asks for your Instagram, TikTok or Facebook password as a scam. You receive a plain MP4, MP3, M4A, Opus or SRT file.

Do you need an account or software?

No. It runs in your browser with no signup, extension or app, on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iPhone.

Can you download Instagram Reels?

Yes. Short videos work the same way as long ones. Paste the Reel link, including share links copied from the Instagram app.

Do downloads have a watermark?

The tool never adds a watermark or logo. You get the video file the platform serves, so it looks exactly like the original upload.

Can you download private videos?

No. Only videos that anyone can watch without logging in are available. That rules out private accounts, private groups, members-only and paid videos, and anything protected by DRM.

Why does my downloaded video have no sound?

Usually the platform didn’t provide an audio track. Instagram often shares audio only with logged-in viewers, and some posts are silent to begin with. When a link has no audio, the Audio tab says so before you download.

How long does a download take?

Most short videos are ready in seconds. Long videos, 4K files and conversions take longer, and the progress bar shows the speed and time left. Use Trim Clip to download only the part you need.

Is your download private?

Files stay on the server only long enough for you to save them and are deleted automatically within 30 minutes. There’s no download history, and the Privacy Policy explains exactly what is processed.

Why does a link fail?

Private posts, login-only content, DRM-protected streams and running live broadcasts can’t be downloaded. Platforms also limit automated access at times, so a link that fails may work a few minutes later.

Can you download a whole playlist or every video in a post?

Not yet. Each link downloads one video. In a carousel you get the first video, even when photos come before it, and playlist links download the single video you opened.

Is downloading media legal?

It depends on the content, your country and each platform’s terms. Only download media you own, media with a license that allows it, or media you have permission to save. You are responsible for how you use each file.

Paste a Link. Pick a Quality. Done.

No account, no app and no extension. Your next download is one paste away.

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