Frequently Asked Questions

A safe downloader needs only a public video URL, never a login, payment detail, or software install. SocialSaver runs entirely in your browser, stores no media, and uses one real download button per file. Avoid any site that asks for account credentials.

No. SocialSaver is fully browser-based, so nothing installs on your device. Open the downloader page for the platform you need, paste a public video link, and download directly. This also removes the malware risk that comes with downloader software.

Downloads save to your browser's default downloads folder on desktop. On iPhone, Safari stores files in the Files app under Downloads, and on Android they land in the Downloads folder or gallery, depending on your browser settings.

Yes. SocialSaver runs in Safari and every other iOS browser with no app required. Files save through Safari's download manager into the Files app, and videos can then be moved to Photos for camera roll access.

No. A downloaded MP4 is a permanent local file that stays on your device until you delete it. In-app offline saves, including subscription downloads, expire and remain locked inside their apps; local files do not.

Live broadcasts cannot be downloaded while they are streaming. Once a platform publishes the finished replay as a standard public video, its link works like any other. Availability of replays depends on the creator and the platform.

No. Stories use expiring links that vanish 24 hours after posting, and Highlights reuse the same expiring system, which blocks URL-based tools. Standard posts, Reels, and IGTV videos all download normally.

TikTok photo mode posts combine images and sound in a format that differs from standard videos. Paste the link and Fetch will show what the post provides; standard TikTok videos always download as clean MP4 files.

The most common cause is licensed music: some platforms strip or replace copyrighted audio on certain posts, so the source itself is silent. Re-check the original video; if it plays sound there, retry the download.

Downloads include captions only when they are burned into the video image itself. Platform-side toggleable captions are separate text streams and are not part of the MP4 file.

Fetching video details takes seconds, and the download time depends on file size and your connection. A 720p clip usually finishes in under a minute, while full-length 4K files can take several minutes.

SocialSaver sets no daily download limit. Very long videos produce very large files, so the practical limit is your device storage: a full-length 4K video can exceed 2 GB. Check free space before large downloads.

A download uses roughly the file's size in data: about 50–150 MB for a 720p clip and up to 2 GB or more for long 1080p and 4K videos. On limited plans, download over Wi-Fi.

Each link processes individually, one paste and fetch per video. Batch or bulk downloading is not supported. For a set of videos, work through the links one at a time; there is no limit on how many you save.

Downloads arrive as MP4, which plays on every modern device, and audio saves as MP3. If you need a different container, any standard video converter can process the MP4 afterward without quality loss.

No. Once a creator or platform removes a video, its source file is gone and no tool can retrieve it. This is why people archive important public videos while they remain available.

Personal offline viewing differs from republishing. Using someone's video in your own content requires the creator's permission or a license such as Creative Commons, and platform rules on watermarked reposts also apply. Always credit and get consent first.

SocialSaver is supported by non-intrusive advertising, which covers server and bandwidth costs. There is no premium tier, no locked resolution, and no download cap; every feature on the site is available to every visitor.