Threads Download
Save videos and photos from Threads.
About Threads Download
Threads Download saves the video or photos attached to a public Threads post. Paste the post link from the Threads app or browser, click Find media, and the caption plus download buttons appear: one MP4 button for videos, numbered buttons for photo carousels. Files download straight to your device with a readable file name taken from the caption. Media is fetched through the post's federated copy on Mastodon, a public mirror Meta publishes for federated accounts, so no login and no scraping of your Threads session is involved.
How to Use Threads Download
Copy the post link
In the Threads app, open the post, tap the share menu, and choose Copy link. On the web, copy the address bar URL, which looks like threads.net/@user/post/... .
Paste and find
Paste the link and click Find media. The caption and the attached media list appear within a few seconds.
Download
Click Download MP4 for the video, or the numbered image buttons for a photo carousel. The file name comes from the caption, so downloads stay identifiable.
Why Use Threads Download: Common Use Cases
Saving your own posts before archiving
Videos posted to Threads live in the app; downloading the MP4 gives you a local copy for editing or backup.
Collecting reference clips
A tutorial or demo posted on Threads goes straight into your research folder instead of a screenshot of a screenshot.
Reposting material you have rights to
Marketing teams re-download their brand's Threads clips for use on other channels, with the original quality intact.
Reading Threads without the app
The federated copy also shows the caption, so a post link opens as plain text and media even without a Threads account.
Threads Download Specifications
| Input Formats | Threads post URL |
|---|---|
| Output Formats | MP4 video, JPG images |
| File Size Limit | No strict limit (dependent on device memory) |
| Processing Engine | Dedicated secure server worker |
| Data Retention | Deleted automatically within 15 minutes |
| Batch Processing | Single file processing |
Tips for Threads Download
Only public posts work: private accounts and followers-only posts are not federated and cannot be fetched.
The tool relies on the account having federation enabled in Threads settings. Most large public accounts have it; when it is off, the error message says so.
Only download material you have the right to use; reposting someone's video needs their permission.
For other platforms, grab clips with TikTok Download or Instagram Download the same way.
Need the text of a video instead of the file? Extract it afterwards with Video to Text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does it use Mastodon to fetch Threads media?
Threads publishes federated copies of public posts to the fediverse through Mastodon's open API. Those copies carry the original media URLs and need no login, which makes them a reliable, keyless source. The post you see in the tool is the same one Meta published.
Which posts can be downloaded?
Public posts from accounts that have federation enabled in their Threads settings. Private and followers-only posts are never federated, and the tool refuses them with a clear message.
Do videos download in the original quality?
Yes, the MP4 is the original encode of the post, not a re-compressed screen recording. Photo carousels download each image at full resolution.
Does it need my Threads login?
No. Nothing about your Threads account is used, stored, or requested; you only paste a public link.
Why did a recent post fail?
Federated copies sync within moments, but a brand-new post can lag. Wait a minute and try again; the error message distinguishes this from a non-federated account.
Is downloading Threads videos legal?
Downloading a public post for personal viewing is generally fine; republishing it needs the creator's permission. Respect copyright, exactly as with any other downloader on this site.