In short: VidKite lets you process supported public video links directly in a browser. Paste the link, choose 720p or eligible 1080p, and start the download. Daily 720p downloads are free; signed-in users can use points for source-provided 1080p. Install VidKite Pro when you need batches, 2K, 4K, or the most reliable desktop workflow.
Open the free online video downloader and test one public video you own or are allowed to save.
How to download a video online
- Open the specific public video or short-form post.
- Use the platform share menu to copy its link.
- Paste the link into the VidKite online downloader.
- Choose 720p or 1080p when the source and your account make that option available.
- Select Start Download, wait for parsing, and save the finished file.
Use a post URL rather than a profile, channel, search page, or feed. The downloader needs one identifiable video.
Which platforms can you try?
The online downloader has dedicated workflows for YouTube and Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, X and Twitter, Douyin, and RedNote or Xiaohongshu. Availability depends on the individual public post and the media version exposed by its source.
Free 720p and points-based 1080p
720p is intended for quick everyday downloads and uses the daily free allowance. For a source that exposes a real 1080p version, a signed-in user can select 1080p and use download points. Choosing 1080p does not upscale a 720p source; it only requests the higher-quality version when the platform provides one.
When should you use the desktop app?
Use the browser for a quick single link. Choose the VidKite Pro desktop app for batches, best available source quality, 2K or 4K when offered, fixed save folders, live progress, Telegram or Feishu tasks, and iPhone-friendly output. The desktop app includes a 24-hour or 10-successful-download trial.
Common questions
Is the online downloader really free?
Yes. A daily 720p allowance is available without purchasing desktop software. Continuing after the allowance or choosing eligible 1080p uses points.
Does online downloading add a watermark?
VidKite does not add its own watermark. For supported sources, it saves the media version without platform branding or the platform-added account watermark. Logos, captions, stickers, or marks deliberately edited into the original frames remain.
Why can a public link still fail?
The post may be deleted, login-only, age-restricted, region-restricted, private, temporarily unavailable, or delivered differently by the platform. Try the exact post link. If online parsing remains unavailable, use the desktop trial for stronger compatibility.
Can it download private or paid content?
No. VidKite is not intended to bypass access controls. Only save media you own or have permission to use.