About Video Downloader

What this site is

Video Downloader is a browser-based tool that takes a public video link from YouTube, Instagram or TikTok and gives you the file in the formats the platform published — usually a few video resolutions plus an audio-only track. There is nothing to install and no account to create.

Why we built it

Creators regularly need a copy of their own uploads: to re-edit them, to archive them before an account change, or to keep a version that does not depend on a platform staying online. Most existing tools bury that simple job under pop-ups and fake download buttons. We kept the interface to one input field and one button.

What we deliberately do not do

• No fake download buttons and no forced redirect chains.
• No account, no sign-in, no upload of your files to us.
• No hosting or indexing of anyone's videos — nothing is stored on our servers.
• No support for private, restricted or paywalled content.

Acceptable use

The tool is intended for content you created yourself, content published under a licence that allows reuse, public-domain material, or content you have explicit permission to save. Redistributing other people's work without permission is not allowed and is your responsibility, not ours. Our terms of service and disclaimer set this out in full.

How we handle data

We do not require an account and we do not build user profiles. Links you paste are used to resolve the media and are not kept as a browsing history tied to you. Files pass through the service and are not retained. The full detail, including our hosting provider and advertising partner, is in the privacy policy.

How the site is funded

The service is free. Running costs are covered by advertising, which is why you will see banner units on the pages. We do not sell your data.

Contact

Questions, bug reports and takedown requests all go through the contact page, and we aim to answer within a few business days.