Tapesnag

Keep any video.

Paste a link from YouTube, TikTok, X, Instagram and hundreds of other sites. Choose a quality, and the file saves to your device.

Works with
  • YouTube
  • TikTok
  • X
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Reddit
  • Twitch
  • SoundCloud
and hundreds more

How it works

  1. 1

    Copy the link

    In the app, tap Share, then Copy link. In a browser, copy the address bar.

  2. 2

    Paste it here

    Press Load. Tapesnag reads which qualities the site offers.

  3. 3

    Choose a format

    Press Download. The file saves to your device, like any other download.

Supported sites

Tapesnag reads public videos from these sites and hundreds more. It can't open private videos, or anything that needs you to sign in.

Full list of sites

  • YouTube

    Videos, Shorts and playlists

  • TikTok

    Videos and profiles

  • X

    Videos in posts

  • Instagram

    Public reels and posts

  • Facebook

    Public videos and reels

  • Reddit

    Video posts

  • Twitch

    Clips and past broadcasts

  • SoundCloud

    Tracks, as audio

  • Bluesky

    Video posts

  • Pinterest

    Video pins

  • Bilibili

    Videos

  • Bandcamp

    Tracks, as audio

Questions

Where do downloaded files go?

Your browser saves them where it saves every download, usually the Downloads folder. On iPhone and iPad, open the Files app and look in Downloads.

Why won't my link load?

The video may be private, deleted, age-restricted, limited to signed-in users, or blocked in the server's region. Live streams can be saved once they end. If the video plays in a private browser window without signing in, it should work here.

Can I save just the audio?

Yes. Load the link, open the Audio tab, and choose MP3 or M4A. MP3 files include the title, the channel name and the thumbnail as cover art.

Which video format should I choose?

Higher numbers mean a sharper picture and a bigger file. H.264 plays on every phone, computer and TV. HEVC, VP9 and AV1 make smaller files at the same quality, but some older devices and video editors can't open them.

Do you keep my videos?

No. Each file is prepared on the server, kept for 30 minutes so you can save it, and then deleted. There are no accounts, and your links are never written to disk.

Is downloading videos allowed?

It depends on the video. Download videos you made, videos whose license allows it, or videos the creator has said you may save. Respect creators and each site's terms of service.