Download video from a URL
Prefer https watch addresses. Old http bookmarks often redirect; Analyze follows public hops to the final page.
Paste a URL to download
Paste a public video or playlist URL.
Quick check — then you can download
Finding streams…
Usually a few seconds
Note: Only download content you have the rights/permission to download. Some platforms rotate signed URLs; if a download fails, paste the URL again and click Download.
Paste one video URL per line (2–100 URLs on Pro or Creator). Upgrade to Pro to unlock batch mode.
Supported sites:
and 1000+ more — including YouTube Reels, Shorts & Stories, Vimeo, Dailymotion, and regional hosts.
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, Vimeo, Reddit, Dailymotion, Twitch, and 1000+ more.
Pro users enjoy an ad-free downloader. Free tier may show sponsored placements. No URL history sold. Optional Vidzilla extension for Page Media — same privacy standards.
Files go straight to your device.
URL means the page address, not a guess
A video URL downloader starts from the address you paste. That should be the watch page that plays the video for anonymous visitors. Direct media URLs sometimes work when they are publicly reachable and not expired signatures; watch pages are usually more stable.
Paste http or https links. If http redirects to https, Analyze continues to the final public page when allowed.
Parameters on the URL
utm tags, timestamps, and playlist parameters can remain when the video id is intact. If parameters change which video loads, strip them using the official share dialog’s clean link.
Signed CDN links versus watch pages
Raw CDN URLs copied from developer tools often expire. If a direct media URL fails an hour later, return to the watch page and Analyze again for a fresh inventory.
Steps
App schemes that are not http/https must be converted via Share → Copy link inside the official app first.
- Copy the watch URL.
- Paste into this page.
- Analyze and read sizes.
- Download a fitting row.
- Verify the local file.
Free limits
URL downloads follow the same free daily count and size ceiling as other Vidzilla video tools. Oversize rows warn before starting.
Troubleshooting stalls
Slow analyzes often mean a heavy origin, not a bad URL format. Wait for the inventory. Persistent empties mean access or link-shape problems.
Related URL tools
Use URL metadata when you care about Open Graph cards. Use image-from-URL tools when the media is a picture. Use this page for motion video saves.
Field notes that save retries on video url downloader
For video url downloader, treat an empty result as information rather than a broken button. The address may point at a list page, the media may be private, the host may have deleted the asset, or a free size ceiling may block the row you picked. Change one of those inputs before you retry.
Keep a short checklist: confirm the source plays while signed out, copy the full https address or choose the correct upload, read every size figure before you commit, leave the browser tab open until the transfer finishes, and rename the saved file so the next save cannot collide on disk.
Vidzilla runs in the browser for this job. You do not need a separate desktop installer for ordinary use. Prepared files on the server expire on a short timer; the copy in your downloads folder stays on your device until you delete it.
Free use covers routine public work inside the daily download count and the free size ceiling where those limits apply. Advertising may appear on free pages. Pro raises ceilings, raises daily counts, and removes ads. Neither tier turns a login wall into a public page.
If you arrived from a search query that used slightly different wording than this title, stay on this page when the job matches what you need. Host-specific quirks belong on host-specific tools; converters belong on converter tools; general paste-link downloads belong on general downloader pages.
When a transfer fails, save the exact URL or filename you used and the on-screen message before switching tools. That record prevents burning an entire free daily allowance on duplicate attempts that share the same root mistake.
Phones and desktops both work when the browser can write downloads. On iOS and Android, use the share sheet’s Copy link action from the official app when the in-app browser hides the real https address. On desktops, copy from the address bar while the media is open.
Quality is decided by the publisher’s encodings or by the file you uploaded for conversion — not by marketing adjectives on this page. Choose the row or output that fits storage, data caps, and the free ceiling. Larger is not always better on a small screen.
Additional detail for video url downloader: verify playback or output locally after the browser reports a finished download, keep source URLs in a text note if you may need to re-fetch, and stop when free counts hit zero rather than opening duplicate tabs that share one allowance.
Additional detail for video url downloader: verify playback or output locally after the browser reports a finished download, keep source URLs in a text note if you may need to re-fetch, and stop when free counts hit zero rather than opening duplicate tabs that share one allowance.
Additional detail for video url downloader: verify playback or output locally after the browser reports a finished download, keep source URLs in a text note if you may need to re-fetch, and stop when free counts hit zero rather than opening duplicate tabs that share one allowance.
Additional detail for video url downloader: verify playback or output locally after the browser reports a finished download, keep source URLs in a text note if you may need to re-fetch, and stop when free counts hit zero rather than opening duplicate tabs that share one allowance.
Frequently asked questions
Do http links work?
Often, when they redirect to a public https watch page. Prefer https bookmarks going forward.
Can I paste a direct .mp4 URL?
Sometimes, if it is public and not expired. Watch pages are more reliable for hosts that sign media URLs.
Why did a CDN link die overnight?
Signed URLs expire. Re-analyze the watch page for a fresh path.
Are tracking parameters harmful?
Usually optional. Remove them when they confuse which video loads.
Does this need an account?
No. Ordinary free use within published daily counts and size limits works without an account. Create one only when you want Pro limits for larger or more frequent saves.
Mobile share links okay?
Yes when they are https watch URLs. Expand in-app links that are not plain http(s).