How to Download a Video from a Link (URL) — 2026 Guide

Yes. To download a video from a link, copy the video URL (from the browser address bar or the app's Share button), open PullVid in your browser, paste the link into the search field and press Download. Within seconds you'll see the available formats and the file will be saved to your device.

How to download a video from a link

Downloading a video from its URL is the most universal method: it works on any device and with all supported platforms, with nothing to install. All you need is the video link and a browser.

What is a video URL and how to copy it

• On desktop: open the video in your browser, select the URL in the address bar and copy it with Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
• On Android: open the social-media app, tap the Share button on the video and choose Copy link.
• On iPhone: in the app, tap Share → Copy link or Copy URL.
• On YouTube: you can also tap Share → Copy link below the video.

Paste the link into PullVid and download

1. Open PullVid in your browser (on mobile or desktop).
2. Paste the URL into the search field and press the download button.
3. Wait a few seconds while PullVid analyses the link.
4. Choose your preferred format and quality (MP4 1080p, 720p, MP3, etc.).
5. Press Download. The file will be saved to your Downloads folder.

Which platforms work with the link

• YouTube: works with regular videos, Shorts and recorded live streams. YouTube Downloader
• TikTok: works with public TikTok videos. TikTok Downloader
• Instagram: works with public Reels and posts (not private-account content). Instagram Downloader
• Facebook: works with public Facebook videos and Reels. Facebook Downloader
• X (Twitter): works with videos and GIFs in public tweets. X/Twitter Downloader

Shared and shortened links

Most apps generate a short link when you tap Share (for example, youtu.be/... on YouTube or vm.tiktok.com/... on TikTok). PullVid recognises them directly: paste that short link exactly as you copied it, without modifying it.

What to do if the link does not work

• Check the video is public: private videos, private-account content or password-protected videos cannot be downloaded.
• Make sure the link is complete: manually selected URLs can get cut off; always use the app's Share button.
• Try another browser: Chrome or Firefox usually work better than in-app browsers.
• Wait a few minutes and try again: newly published videos may take a short time to become available for download.

Available formats and quality options

PullVid shows all the formats the original video offers: MP4 (the most compatible, ideal for mobile and PC), MP3 (audio only) and other options depending on the platform. For most videos you will find quality options from 360p up to 1080p, and in some cases 4K. Choose the quality you need based on available storage space and how you plan to use the file.