Video Downloader
Paste a public video link — pick a quality and download it free
Download only content you own or have permission to save.
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The file is prepared on our server and downloads automatically — bigger videos can take a little while.
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Video Downloader — Complete Guide & Instructions
MakeCard Video Downloader turns a public video link into a real MP4 file. Paste the URL, pick a quality, and the file streams straight to your device — nothing is stored. Works with YouTube, Instagram, Dailymotion and Vimeo public videos.
How to Use Video Downloader
- 1 Copy the link of the public video you want to save.
- 2 Paste it in the box above — the Paste button reads your clipboard.
- 3 Click "Get Download Links" and wait a few seconds while the formats load.
- 4 Pick a video quality (or the audio-only option) — the file is prepared and downloads automatically.
- 5 Bigger videos take a little longer to prepare; the download starts on its own.
Key Features & Capabilities
- Supports YouTube, Instagram, Dailymotion and Vimeo public videos.
- Real MP4 download — streaming sources are remuxed to a playable file.
- Best Quality option merges the top video and audio streams.
- Audio-only option for music and podcasts.
- No sign-up, no watermark — temp files are deleted after download.
- Rate-limited and host-restricted for safety.
Supported Formats & Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Input | Public video URL (YouTube, Instagram, Dailymotion, Vimeo) |
| Output | MP4 video file, audio file |
| Processing | Prepared on server, temp copy deleted after download |
| Privacy | No upload, no account, no logging |
| Cost | Free |
Practical Everyday Use Cases
- Save your own uploaded YouTube videos as a local backup.
- Keep an educational video for offline viewing while travelling.
- Download a Creative Commons or public-domain video legally.
- Grab the audio track of a speech or podcast to listen offline.
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Only public videos work — private, age-gated or login-required content cannot be fetched.
- If a download opens in a new tab instead of saving, use Ctrl+S or the browser menu to save it.
- Choose the audio-only format when you just need music or speech.
- Some platforms offer limited resolutions for direct links — the best available is always listed first.
Common Problems & Solutions
The video is private, age-restricted or members-only. Only fully public videos can be resolved — Instagram especially limits many posts to logged-in users.
Check that the link opens in a browser first. Deleted or region-blocked videos cannot be fetched.
The file is downloaded and converted on the server first — long or high-quality videos need a bit more time.
Best Quality MP4 merges the highest video and audio streams. For a quick small file, pick a lower resolution like 360p.
Privacy & Security
100% Client-Side Execution
The link you paste is used only to fetch the public video. The file is prepared in a temp folder, sent to your browser and deleted immediately — nothing is stored, logged or shared.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about using Video Downloader
YouTube, Instagram, Dailymotion and Vimeo — public videos only.
Those videos are behind a login. The tool only reads publicly available metadata, so anything requiring an account cannot be fetched.
Downloading your own content, Creative Commons or public-domain videos is generally fine. Respect each platform's terms and the creator's copyright — do not redistribute content you do not own.
Our server fetches the stream from the platform's CDN, converts it to MP4 and sends it to you — then deletes the temp copy. Nothing is kept.
Yes — when an audio-only stream exists it is listed as an "Audio" download option.
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