Free Online Video Downloader by URL
If a video plays in your browser but the site gives you no save button, the file is still there — it is just hidden behind the player. This tool takes the address of the page, works out which media files that page is actually serving, and hands you a direct link to each one. You copy a link, you get a file.
How to download videos via URL
- Open the video and copy the page address from your browser's address bar. On a phone, use the app's Share → Copy link option.
- Paste it into the box above, or press Paste to pull it straight from your clipboard.
- Press Get Links and wait a few seconds while the page is read.
- Pick a quality from the table and press Save. The row marked Best is the highest-quality single file with both picture and sound.
Download any video from a site without installing anything
Desktop downloaders and browser add-ons want installation rights, auto-update themselves, and often bundle things you did not ask for. This runs entirely on the web, so there is nothing on your machine to trust, update, or uninstall. It behaves identically on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS — anywhere with a browser.
Which sites work?
Thousands of video sites are supported, from the major platforms to niche and regional ones. When a page builds its player in JavaScript, the tool goes further and inspects the page's own data — structured metadata, social preview tags, and hydration payloads — to find the media the player was about to load.
Two cases genuinely cannot work. Sites that deliver video only as segmented streams (HLS or DASH) have no single file to hand over — a browser would need to stitch thousands of fragments together. And private, deleted, region-locked, or members-only videos are refused at the source, so no tool can reach them.
Picking the right quality
Above roughly 1080p, most sites stop shipping video and audio together and store them as separate streams. That is why the table separates Video + Audio, Video only, and Audio only. If you want one file that simply plays, stay on a Video + Audio row. The Audio only rows are useful on their own when you only want the soundtrack. Estimated file sizes are shown so you can judge before committing to a download.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download a video from a URL?
Copy the address of the page the video is playing on, paste it into the box above, and press Get Links. The tool reads the page, lists every downloadable format it finds, and gives you a direct save link for each one.
Can I download videos from any website?
Most video sites work, including the large ones and thousands of smaller ones. Some sites deliver video only as segmented streams (HLS or DASH), which a browser cannot save as a single file — those come back with no formats. Private, deleted, and members-only videos cannot be downloaded at all.
Do I need to install any software?
No. This is a web tool that runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install and no browser extension to add. It works the same on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iPhone.
Is it free?
Yes, downloading videos by URL is free and does not require an account.
What video quality can I download?
Whatever the source offers, which is often up to 1080p, 4K, or higher. Every available resolution is listed with an estimated file size so you can pick before you download.
Why do some rows say "video only" or "audio only"?
Many sites store high resolutions as separate video and audio streams. A "video only" file has no sound and an "audio only" file has no picture. Choose a "Video + Audio" row — marked Best — to get one complete, playable file.
How long do the download links stay valid?
The source site signs each link and they usually expire within a few hours. Save the file straight away rather than bookmarking the link.
Is it legal to download videos?
That depends on the video and where you are. Downloading your own uploads, public-domain material, and content licensed for reuse is generally fine. Downloading copyrighted video without permission is usually not, and may breach the site's terms of service. Check before you save.
Please respect copyright and each site's terms of service. Download videos you own, videos in the public domain, or videos you have permission to save.