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Frequently asked questions
Specific answers for MediaLink tools — plus links to the analyzer and SEO landings.
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What is MediaLink?+
MediaLink is an online media saver and download manager. Paste a supported URL to analyze formats and download video, audio, GIFs, thumbnails, or subtitles.
Which platforms are supported?+
MediaLink commonly works with public links from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X when the extractor can reach the media.
Do I need to install an app?+
No. MediaLink runs in the browser and can be installed as a PWA for quicker access.
Where do my downloads appear?+
Open the Downloads page to track progress, retry failed jobs, and save completed files.
Is MediaLink free?+
Yes. Core analyze and download features are free to use.
Is this YouTube downloader free?+
Yes. MediaLink’s analyzer and download queue are free to use in the browser.
Can I download YouTube in MP4?+
When the analyzer returns MP4-compatible formats, you can queue them like any other MediaLink download.
Do I need an app or extension?+
No. Paste the URL on MediaLink and download from the results card.
Does YouTube to MP3 work without software?+
Yes. MediaLink runs in the browser and queues the audio download on the server.
What quality do I get?+
MediaLink shows the audio formats returned for that URL — pick the best available option.
Can I download YouTube Shorts without watermark tools?+
MediaLink downloads the media formats exposed for the URL through its normal analyzer pipeline.
Is there a limit to playlist downloads?+
MediaLink applies its existing playlist queue limits to keep the server stable.
Are thumbnails free to download?+
Yes. Thumbnail downloads use MediaLink’s existing conversion path for provider artwork.
Can I download auto-generated captions?+
If MediaLink lists them for the URL, you can select that language like any other track.
Can I download private Instagram videos?+
MediaLink only analyzes public URLs the extractor can reach.
Does this remove watermarks from Reels?+
MediaLink downloads the media formats returned for the URL; it does not add a separate watermark-removal pipeline.
Why didn’t my story analyze?+
Stories often expire or require login. MediaLink can only work with publicly reachable URLs.
Can I download carousel photos?+
Availability depends on what the analyzer returns for that Instagram URL.
Can I download TikTok without watermark?+
MediaLink saves the media formats returned for the URL. Watermark presence depends on the source stream, not a separate filter.
Why is there no audio format?+
Some URLs only expose video streams. If no audio entry appears, try another link or download video.
Why can’t MediaLink analyze my Facebook video?+
Many Facebook posts require login or are restricted. Only publicly fetchable URLs work.
Are Facebook Reels downloads free?+
Yes — they use MediaLink’s free analyzer and download queue.
Can I download videos from private accounts?+
No. Only publicly accessible tweet URLs can be analyzed.