Paste a URL and hit Download. Tries 6 Cobalt nodes — falls back to free services automatically if all are offline.
About this tool
This downloader uses Cobalt — a fully open-source, privacy-respecting media extraction engine — as its backend. No files are stored on our servers; the download link resolves directly from the source platform's CDN.
Supported Platforms
- YouTube — video & audio, up to 1080p
- TikTok — video without watermark
- Instagram — reels, posts, and stories
- Twitter / X — video and GIF content
- SoundCloud — audio tracks
- Pinterest — video pins
- Reddit — video posts
- Vimeo — public video content
Format Options
Select MP4 to download a standard video file at your chosen quality (240p – 1080p), or MP3 to extract the audio stream only. Quality settings are disabled automatically when MP3 is selected.
All extraction is handled entirely client-side via a direct API call — zero server-side transcoding costs, zero file storage.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Multi-Platform Social Media Downloader.
Is it legal to download videos from YouTube and other social media?
Legality depends on jurisdiction, platform terms, and intended use. Most platforms' Terms of Service prohibit downloading without explicit permission. Downloading for personal offline viewing exists in a legal grey area in many countries. Redistributing downloaded content, using it commercially, or bypassing DRM is generally illegal. Always respect copyright and platform terms.
Which platforms does the media downloader support?
The tool supports YouTube, Twitter/X, Instagram (public posts), TikTok, Facebook (public videos), Vimeo, and Dailymotion. Support depends on each platform's current API accessibility — platforms occasionally restrict third-party access.
Can I download audio only (MP3) instead of the full video?
Yes. Select MP3 in the format dropdown to extract and download only the audio track. This is useful for podcasts, music, and educational lectures. Video quality options are automatically hidden when MP3 is selected.
What video quality options are available?
Available quality options depend on what the source platform has encoded: typically 360p, 480p, 720p (HD), and 1080p (Full HD) for YouTube. Some videos are only available in certain resolutions. 4K (2160p) is available for supported YouTube videos.
Why is my download failing or showing an error?
Common causes: the video is age-restricted or region-locked, the platform recently updated its API (breaking compatibility), the video is private or members-only, or the URL was copied incorrectly. Try copying the URL fresh from the browser address bar and retrying.