Online Downloader — Free Video Downloader
Paste a link, pick your video, and save it to your phone or computer. No sign-up needed.
How to Download Videos
You are three steps away from saving any video. Works the same on every platform.
Copy the link from any social media post
Open the post in your app, tap the Share icon, and choose 'Copy Link.'
Paste the copied link into the downloader
Come back here, paste the link into the field above, and hit the Download button.
Download your video
Pick the quality you want and save the MP4 file to your phone or computer. Done.
Online Downloader — Universal Social Media Video Downloader
Online Downloader is a free tool that runs in your browser and lets you save videos from social media platforms straight to your device. Instagram Reels, Facebook videos, Twitter clips, Snapchat stories, Imgur, iFunny, or TED Talks — all of them work in one place. There is nothing to install, no account to create, and no surprise charges anywhere.
Here is how it works: copy the URL of any public video, paste it into the field above, and the tool fetches the original file for you to save. The whole thing takes a few seconds, and the video comes out in MP4 format at the highest quality available.
A direct download is different from screen recording. When you record your screen, the quality drops and the captured clip includes play buttons, captions, and all the other interface elements on screen. Online Downloader gets the source file directly from the platform — no compression, no overlays, just the clean video.
Why Use Online Downloader for Saving Videos
Social media platforms are built for streaming, not for keeping videos. Posts disappear from feeds, stories vanish after 24 hours, and creators sometimes delete their content. When you download a video, you have a permanent copy that stays on your device no matter what happens to the original post. Great for tutorials, funny clips, memories, or anything you want to hang on to.
Offline access is another big reason. Streaming video eats through mobile data fast — a single minute of HD video uses about 15 to 30 MB. Download over Wi-Fi when you have a good connection, and you can watch later without burning your data plan. Handy for commutes, flights, or anywhere with spotty reception.
Online Downloader is built with privacy in mind. We never ask for your social media login, and we do not store any video files on our servers after processing. The file goes straight from the source platform to your browser. We do not keep track of what you download, and there are no user accounts to worry about. Only public videos are supported — private and restricted content stays private by design.
Supported Platforms and Compatibility
Online Downloader supports seven platforms right now: Instagram (Reels, feed videos, IGTV, carousel posts), Facebook (news feed, Watch, pages), Twitter and X (video tweets from public accounts), Snapchat (public stories and Spotlight), Imgur (video clips and albums), iFunny (memes and clips), and TED Talks (conference presentations, TEDx, and TED-Ed lessons). Each platform has its own parser that reads the public URL and pulls the video file from the source.
The tool works in any modern browser on any device — Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and Opera all work fine. No special hardware or software needed. As long as you have an internet connection and a browser, you are good to go. The layout adjusts to fit any screen size automatically.
Responsible Use and Copyright
Online Downloader is meant for saving publicly accessible content for your own offline use. We ask everyone to respect copyright and the work of content creators. Please do not re-upload, redistribute, or use downloaded content for commercial purposes without permission from the person who made it.
Our tool only handles publicly shared content. We do not host, store, or distribute any copyrighted material on our servers. Videos are fetched directly from the source platform and sent to your browser without being saved on our end. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used inappropriately, reach out to us and we will look into it.
Online Downloader is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any of the social media platforms listed on this site. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
All Supported Platforms
Download videos from your favorite social apps — free, fast, and no registration required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about downloading videos.
What types of video content can I download?
Public videos from Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Imgur, iFunny, and TED Talks. If the link is from a public post, the tool can handle it.
Does downloading violate platform terms of service?
Downloading public content for personal use is generally fine. Our tool only works with publicly available posts. We encourage everyone to respect the rights of content creators and not redistribute downloaded content without permission.
Do I need to install software or register an account?
Nope. Everything runs in your browser. No software to install, no account to sign up for. Paste a link, hit download — that is it. We do not ask for your login details or any personal info.
What video quality and format can I expect?
You get an MP4 file with H.264 encoding — plays on pretty much any device without extra software. Quality matches the original upload, usually up to 1080p. The tool grabs the highest resolution available from the source.
How does Online Downloader protect my privacy?
We do not store video files on our servers. The file goes straight from the platform to your browser. We do not log what you download, track the links you submit, or share your data with anyone. The only cookies used are for basic site functions and for showing ads through our advertising partner.
