How to download videos on iPhone
Use Safari on iPhone to paste a video link and save an available MP4. No app install and no account.
4 min read · Updated 2026-10-09
Stay in Safari
AnyVideoDownload runs in the mobile browser. On iPhone, open the site in Safari, paste a supported link, and use Get Download Links. You do not add a home-screen app for the basic tool to work.
Save the file
iOS handles downloads through Safari.
- In the source app, tap Share and Copy Link.
- Open AnyVideoDownload in Safari and tap Paste, or press and hold the field and choose Paste.
- Tap Get Download Links and wait for the preview.
- Tap a Download button if one is shown. Safari saves the MP4 to the Downloads folder in the Files app.
- If the video opens in a player instead, use the share sheet there and choose Save to Files when iOS offers it.
Limits on a phone are the same as on a computer
Private posts, YouTube files, and stream-only videos follow the same rules as desktop. Read the troubleshooting guide if the button is missing.
Questions
Do I need the Files app?
Safari stores downloads there. You can move the MP4 to another folder afterward.
Does it work in Chrome on iPhone?
Yes. Any current mobile browser can open the site. Safari is the most direct path to the Files app.
Can I download YouTube videos to the camera roll?
No. YouTube links do not produce a third-party file.