Downloading videos from YouTube, TikTok, VKontakte (VK), and Instagram* has long become a common practice. Some save videos for inspiration, others use them for work, and some just want to watch content without an internet connection. Today, there are many convenient and fast ways to do this.
In this guide, we will look at popular services for downloading videos from popular platforms, as well as discuss the possible consequences of piracy.
Online Services
Online services are the most компромиссный option when choosing a method for downloading videos. No need to authorize the user, a large selection of available sites, as well as relatively good quality allow the user to easily get the necessary video material on any device.
On all such sites, the general principle of loading:
- Copy the link to the video from the necessary source.
- Open the download site.
- Paste the link into the special field.
- Choose the desired video or audio quality.
- Click download and wait for the download to complete.
This method allows you to download various videos directly in the browser on any device, which makes it the most convenient among others.
SaveFrom.net
- Supported services: Instagram*, TikTok, VKontakte, YouTube and others.
SaveFrom.net is one of the most popular online services for downloading high-quality video and audio from various platforms, including YouTube, Instagram*, Facebook*, VKontakte, and many others. It allows you to easily and quickly get content from the internet without the need to install any additional programs or applications.
However, the developers provide their own mobile app and browser extension to facilitate the download of videos.
Get-Save.com
- Supported services: TikTok, VKontakte, YouTube and others.
A simple tool for downloading videos, in particular from Russian social networks, whether it’s Video@Mail.Ru, Yandex.Zen, RuTube and similar.
It doesn’t have any complicated settings and only allows you to choose the quality of the downloaded video. There is no separate setting for audio. They also have their own desktop app, but that’s in another section.
Anydownloader.com
- Supported services: TikTok, VKontakte, YouTube and others.
A simplified version of SafeFrom.net. It has its own list of available sites, which you can view by clicking on the corresponding button under the search bar.
You can choose video options in different qualities, without a watermark, and also download just audio.
Ummy.net
- Supported services: Instagram*, TikTok, VKontakte, YouTube and others.
The online service is a universal and convenient tool for downloading videos and audio from more than 700 popular sites: from YouTube, Instagram* and TikTok to Facebook*, Twitter, VK, Vimeo and other platforms. It also works directly in the browser, doesn’t require installing programs and allows you to save videos in a wide range of qualities.
The service supports entire playlists and can convert videos into various formats, including audio. Downloads happen at high speed and without any limitations on the number of files.
Videdownloaderpro.net
- Supported services: Instagram*, TikTok, VKontakte, YouTube and others.
A service with a minimalist interface that supports integration with most popular video hosting sites and social networks.
Like all other services, it allows you to choose the resolution and the option to separately download audio tracks.
Special Programs
Apps are one of the most convenient ways to save videos from social networks, especially if you do it on a regular basis. They offer more stable performance compared to online sites, allow you to upload videos in better quality and often have additional features like batch downloads, choice of additional formats, or a built-in file manager. In addition, apps exist for both phones and PCs, so you can choose the appropriate option for your task.
Ummy Video Downloader
- Supported services: Instagram*, TikTok, VKontakte, YouTube and others.
An app created by the developers of the одноименного site. Allows you to download videos from a huge number of different sites (according to the description, the number of available sources exceeds 700). Also allows you to choose the quality from simple SD to full 4K, video format and gives the option to download the audio file separately.
A great free solution for those who often download videos for travel or trips.
iTubeGo
- Supported services: TikTok, VKontakte, YouTube and others.
A simple downloader that allows you to download videos only in MP4 format and audio in MP3 format in its free version. Most formats are closed behind a paid subscription of 20$ per month.
In addition to the main functionality, it has a built-in format converter.
aTube Catcher
- Supported services: TikTok, VKontakte, YouTube and others.
A simple and at the same time multifunctional utility that is great for those who regularly work with online content. In addition to ordinary video downloads, it allows you to convert content into popular formats so that they can be conveniently used on any devices.
Additionally, the program supports capturing audio and video from the screen, making it a convenient tool for recording streams, tutorial videos, or saving any actions on the computer.
Extensions for Browsers
Extensions allow you to download videos directly in the browser, without going to third-party sites and without installing programs. They integrate into the browser interface and add small buttons or menus that appear when watching a video. This method takes much less time than using downloader programs.
