Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. socialsaver.net is fully browser-based, so nothing installs on your device. Open the site, paste a public video link into the matching tab, 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.net 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 saved lists and favorites break when a post is removed, and app-locked offline saves expire; local files do not.

No. socialsaver.net supports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X only. YouTube links are not accepted in any tab. For the four supported platforms, every public video, Reel, GIF, and image downloads for free with no account.

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.

Usually not. Age-restricted content sits behind a sign-in wall, and since socialsaver.net never uses your login, the fetch fails. Region-locked videos are hidden by the platform based on location and fail the same way.

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 captions, like toggleable subtitle tracks, 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 short clip usually finishes in under a minute, while long 1080p HD videos can take several minutes.

socialsaver.net sets no daily download limit. Very long videos produce very large files, so the practical limit is your device storage: a long 1080p HD video can exceed 1 GB. Check free space before large downloads.

A download uses roughly the file's size in data: about 30–80 MB for a typical short clip and up to 1 GB or more for long 1080p HD 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 are provided as MP4 video files, which work on modern phones, tablets, and computers. If you need another video format, you can use a standard video converter after downloading the MP4. socialsaver.net does not currently provide a separate MP3 download option.

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

Personal offline viewing differs from republishing. Using someone's video in your own content requires the creator's permission, and platform rules on watermarked reposts also apply. Always credit the creator and get consent before reuse.

socialsaver.net is free to use and does not require a premium subscription. The service supports downloads across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, subject to normal service availability and request limits. There is currently no paid tier or resolution paywall.