Is It Legal to Download Social Media Videos?

The short answer: it depends on the content and what you do with it. This is general information, not legal advice.

Generally fine

• Saving your own posts.
• Keeping content you have permission to use.
• Personal, private viewing of public content in many regions.

Risky or not allowed

• Re-uploading someone else’s work as your own.
• Commercial use without a licence.
• Anything a platform’s terms specifically forbid.

Best practice

Credit creators, ask when in doubt, and only download what you’re entitled to. You are responsible for how you use saved content.

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