Direct Video URL Downloader
Download a publicly accessible video file from a direct media URL (for example an .mp4 link). Not a social-media scraper.
Downloads the original remote file via secure server-side streaming. No quality upscaling or re-encoding.
Supported when the remote Content-Type is a video MIME (MP4, WEBM, MOV, AVI, MKV). Max 100 MB. Social post pages are not supported — use a direct media link.
Visual guide
How to copy a post link
Direct Video URL Downloader — 3 quick steps
- 1 Open the post On Instagram / TikTok / Facebook / X, open the public post.
- 2 Copy the link Tap Share → Copy link, or copy the URL from the address bar.
- 3 Paste & download Paste here, click Download, then save the file.
Fetches a publicly reachable video resource by its direct URL after SSRF checks and Content-Type validation, then streams it to your browser.
Step-by-step
Paste a direct link to a video file (not a social post page).
Click Analyze Video to verify type and size.
Download the original remote file via secure server-side streaming.
Good for
- Saving your own hosted media
- Downloading public CDN video files
- Archiving authorized direct links
Worth knowing
Format: MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, and MKV when the remote Content-Type matches a supported video MIME.
Limits: Social platform pages are not supported. Login-gated, private, or DRM-protected files will fail. Maximum size is configurable (default 100 MB). Does not re-encode or upscale video.
FAQ
Can I paste an Instagram or TikTok link?
No. Use a direct media URL ending in a real video file, or wait for the Social Video Downloader if a compliant provider becomes available.
Do you change the video quality?
No. The tool streams the original remote file without re-encoding.
Is this safe for shared hosting?
Yes. URLs are SSRF-validated, redirects are re-checked, and downloads are size-limited and streamed.
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