> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.layz.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Video Downloader

> Download videos with layZ from TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, X, Facebook, Reddit, and more. Bulk links, trim, quality, audio extract, Workflows, and MCP.

The **All-in-one Video Downloader** pulls public videos into layZ so you can clean, enhance, and edit them. Open [layz.ai/app/tools/video-downloader](https://layz.ai/app/tools/video-downloader).

## Supported platforms

TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, Reddit, Vimeo, Snapchat, Pinterest, Twitch, Dailymotion, SoundCloud, Bilibili, Bluesky, Loom, and VK.

Availability depends on the source remaining publicly resolvable.

## Features

* Paste one URL or many (bulk)
* Preview before you commit
* Trim start and end
* Choose **video**, **audio**, or both
* Quality options such as native or 1080p when available
* Containers such as MP4/WebM and audio MP3/WAV/AAC when available
* Temporary downloads list with expiry
* Works as a Workflow module and via MCP

## Download in the UI

**1. Open the downloader**

Go to layz.ai/app/tools/video-downloader.

**2. Paste public URL(s)**

Use share links from the platform. Private posts will fail.

**3. Preview and trim**

Cut intros, logos, or outros you do not need.

**4. Pick format and save**

Download to your device or keep the temp file for the next tool.

## Platform guides

* [Download TikTok](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/download-tiktok-videos.md)
* [Download YouTube and Shorts](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/download-youtube-videos.md)
* [Download Instagram Reels](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/download-instagram-reels.md)

## Workflows and MCP

In Generic Commentary, paste URLs on the Video Downloader step. From chat:

```text theme={null}
Download these with layZ and list file ids:
<url1>
<url2>
```

Tools: `layz_download_media`, `layz_download_videos`, `layz_list_run_files`, `layz_request_upload`.

## After download

1. [Remove watermarks/text](https://docs.layz.ai/tools/text-watermark-remover.md) if needed
2. [Enhance](https://docs.layz.ai/tools/video-image-enhancer.md)
3. Edit in the [AI Video Editor](https://docs.layz.ai/video-editor/editor-overview.md) or continue a [Workflow](https://docs.layz.ai/workflows/overview.md)

## FAQ

> [accordion] Can I download private Instagram posts?
>
> No. Upload a local file with Media, a workflow upload step, or MCP `layz_request_upload`.

> [accordion] Can I extract audio only?
>
> Yes. Choose audio output when the source supports it.

> [accordion] Does bulk paste work?
>
> Yes. Each successfully resolved link uses credits from your plan.


## Related topics

- [Download TikTok videos with layZ](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/download-tiktok-videos.md)
- [How to download a video](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/download-a-video.md)
- [Download YouTube videos and Shorts with layZ](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/download-youtube-videos.md)
- [Download Instagram Reels with layZ](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/download-instagram-reels.md)
- [Tools overview](https://docs.layz.ai/tools/overview.md)


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