General video download guides
This hub brings together PullVid's general guides that don't fit under one single topic: whether it's legal to download videos, which downloaders are the best, how to back up your videos or your YouTube channel before you lose them, how to transcribe a video to text, and specific use cases like downloading videos to edit, for a presentation, or to watch offline. It's the place to start if you're not sure where to begin.
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How to download videos for editing in CapCut and other editors
Download the video you want to edit in high-quality MP4 and import it into CapCut or another editor. PullVid gives you the file; you do the editing.
How to download videos for a presentation (PowerPoint and Keynote)
Download the video as MP4 and insert it into your PowerPoint, Keynote or Google Slides presentation to play it offline. PullVid downloads; you insert the file.
How to download videos for social media and repost them
Download a video in vertical format to upload to Reels, TikTok or Shorts. PullVid gives you the file; reposting someone else's content needs the creator's permission.
How to make a GIF from a video (free, nothing to install)
Turn any moment of a video into a GIF right inside PullVid: paste the link, pick the seconds with the trimmer and hit Create GIF. No other websites or programs.
How to download videos from the internet: 2026 guide
The complete guide to downloading videos from the internet in 2026: methods, platforms, formats, legality, and how to do it for free from any device.
Is it legal to download videos? 2026 guide
Is it legal to download videos from YouTube and social media? We explain copyright, personal use, and what you can and cannot do under the law.
How to Transcribe a YouTube Video to Text
How to transcribe a YouTube video to text: where the text comes from, how to check accuracy before you start, and what you can use the transcript for. Step-by-step guide.
Convert Video to Text: The Complete Guide
How to convert a video to text depending on whether it has captions or not: direct extraction from YouTube, or speech recognition for videos without captions. An honest guide.
How to Copy YouTube Subtitles as Text
Two ways to copy a YouTube video's subtitles as plain text: YouTube's built-in transcript panel and PullVid's tool. A quick comparison.
Best Video Downloaders in 2026: an honest comparison
Comparison of the best video downloaders: objective criteria, types of tools, pros and cons. PullVid as the main recommendation plus real alternatives.
How to Download a Video from a Link (URL) — 2026 Guide
Paste any video link and download it in seconds: how to copy the URL, which platforms work, and what to do if the link fails. Guide 2026.
How to Download a Video for WhatsApp and Set It as Your Status (2026)
Download videos to send on WhatsApp or set as your own status: ideal format, 30-second limit, step by step, and which platforms. Guide 2026.
How to Download Videos to Watch Offline in 2026
Save videos to watch offline on a plane, while traveling, or without data: how to download them, what quality to choose, and where they are stored. 2026 guide.
Is there a limit to how many videos I can download for free?
With PullVid there's no video limit and no sign-up: download as many as you want for free. Here's what real limits exist (one at a time, size) and how the service stays running.
Does downloading videos use a lot of mobile data?
Downloading a video uses roughly what the file weighs: a 5-minute 1080p video uses about 150-300 MB of data. Here's how to use less.
Download a video or screen record? Which is better
Downloading is better when the content is public: you get higher quality, with sound and no watermark. Screen record only when downloading isn't possible (private or protected content).
Best YouTube Video Downloader (2026): An Honest Comparison
Honest comparison of the best YouTube video downloaders: web tools with no install, desktop apps, and browser extensions. What to look for and which one fits your needs.
Best TikTok Video Downloader (2026): An Honest Comparison
Honest comparison of the best TikTok downloaders: web tools with no install, desktop apps, and browser extensions. No watermark, what to look for, and which to pick.
Best Instagram Video Downloader (2026): An Honest Comparison
Honest comparison of the best Instagram Reels and video downloaders: web tools with no install, desktop apps, and browser extensions. What to look for and which to pick.
Best Facebook Video Downloader (2026): An Honest Comparison
Honest comparison of the best Facebook video downloaders: Watch, Reels, and fb.watch links. Web tools with no install, desktop apps, and extensions — what to look for.
Best X (Twitter) Video Downloader (2026): An Honest Comparison
Honest comparison of the best X (Twitter) video and GIF downloaders: web tools with no install, desktop apps, and browser extensions. What to look for and which to pick.
Downloading videos to study: lectures and tutorials offline
Why downloading lectures and tutorials helps you study better, how to do it with subtitles for note-taking, and how to organize your offline material.
How to back up your videos (across every platform)
Why it's worth backing up your own videos (suspended accounts, apps that shut down, deleted content) and how to do it on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and more.
Download your own TikToks before deleting your account
If you're about to delete your account or uninstall TikTok, save your own videos without the watermark first to keep your archive. Step by step.
Back up your YouTube channel (at the highest quality)
How to back up the videos on your own YouTube channel in 4K or the highest available quality, one by one or by playlist, before you lose them.
Is YouTube Premium worth it just to download videos? 2026 comparison
Should you pay for YouTube Premium just to download videos? The truth about its offline download (encrypted, not a real file) versus a downloader, and when Premium is actually worth it.