Download Threads videos online
Meta Threads publishes multimedia posts across dual web addresses: threads.com/@username/post/ID and threads.net/@username/post/ID. When you click Share → Copy link inside the mobile app or browser, submit the link above and our service fetches the clip directly. As a dedicated threads video downloader, it extracts the native progressive MP4 video at full source bitrate without re-encoding or artificial quality loss. Every threads video download works directly across iPhone, Android, and desktop environments without an extension, login credential, or third-party app installation.
Supported link formats
https://www.threads.com/@username/post/POST_IDhttps://www.threads.net/@username/post/POST_IDhttps://threads.com/@username/post/POST_IDhttps://threads.net/@username/post/POST_ID
threads.com and threads.net both work. Links must include /post/ and the post ID — profile-only links will not resolve.
Text-only posts, private accounts, and deleted content will not return a file. If a post has multiple attachments, the preview lists each file — save the ones you need. Only save content you own or have permission to download.
Common questions
How do I save a Threads video to my phone gallery?
Open the target post in Threads and choose Share → Copy link. Submit the copied address into the input box above, click Download, and verify the video preview. On Apple iOS devices, tap the Share sheet icon and choose 'Save Video' to add it to your camera roll. On Android, tap the action button to store the MP4 in your Downloads directory, where Google Photos or Samsung Gallery will automatically index it.
Does this work without a Threads account?
Yes, zero authentication is required. Because Threads posts are indexed openly on the web, you do not need an Instagram profile or active Threads session. As long as the creator's thread is viewable without credentials in a private browsing window, our backend can parse and stream the media.
Do both threads.com and threads.net links work?
Yes, both domain origins are fully supported. Meta originally launched the microblogging platform on threads.net and later introduced the threads.com shortcut. Our parser accepts either domain, normalizes tracking query flags such as ?xmt= or ?igshid=, and retrieves the identical underlying post record.
Can I download videos from private Threads accounts?
No. Threads restricts posts from private creators strictly to approved followers behind Meta authentication tokens. Because SMDownloader operates in an unauthenticated logged-out context, private or audience-gated video posts cannot be accessed.
Can I save images from the same post?
Yes. Threads frequently combines vertical clips with multi-card image carousels. When a post contains multiple attachments, our preview displays every individual image and video element with its own dedicated download link.
Why did my Threads video link fail?
Failures occur if the post author deleted the thread, switched their profile to private mode, or if you pasted a user profile URL instead of a permalink containing /post/. Double check that the URL loads openly in a private browser tab, then re-paste.
Does downloading a Threads video notify the creator?
No. Threads does not show a poster who saved their video, and SMDownloader resolves the file without liking, replying, or otherwise touching the post. The creator sees nothing on their side.
Where do Threads videos save on iPhone and Android?
On iPhone and iPad Safari, downloads land in iCloud Drive Downloads or the Files app; tap 'Save Video' from the playback screen to place it directly inside the Photos camera roll. On Android handsets, files are saved to your system /Download folder and appear in your default media viewer.
Do Threads links expire?
The download links generated by SMDownloader point directly to ephemeral Meta CDN blobs, which expire after several hours. We advise saving the MP4 directly onto your local storage immediately rather than bookmarking temporary asset URLs.
Is it legal to download Threads videos for personal use?
Saving a public video for personal viewing is generally accepted, but the copyright stays with the creator. Don't repost the clip as your own, don't reuse it commercially, and respect the author's rights — when in doubt, ask permission.