Threads video and photo downloader
Threads, the conversation app from Instagram, also carries videos and photo carousels. Paste the link of a public post to keep its media; when Threads asks for a sign in, the desktop app can use your own browser session.
Threads may require a signed in session to display some posts. The website reaches only what Threads shows publicly; the desktop app can use your own browser session.
What you can download
- Videos posted on Threads
- Single photos and photo carousels
- Media in replies, when you copy the link of the reply itself
- The cover image of a video
Formats and quality
- Video: MP4, as served by Threads.
- Images: each picture of the post, in the resolution published.
- Cover: JPG, PNG or WEBP.
How to download in three steps
- 01
Copy the post link
Tap the share icon (the paper plane) under the post, then Copy link. On the web, open the post and copy its address.
- 02
Paste it on SocialDownload
Paste the link here. threads.net and threads.com addresses are both recognized.
- 03
Choose and download
Tick Video and Cover for a video post, then download. For photos and carousels, the pictures are offered when Threads exposes them. A carousel counts as one download.
Good to know
- Each reply has its own link: open the reply before copying if the media you want is in a reply.
- If a public post fails on the website, Threads probably asked for a sign in. Try the desktop app with your browser session.
- Posts from private profiles are reserved for their followers. Do not download them without consent.
Questions about Threads
Can I download a video from Threads?
Yes, from public posts. Copy the post link, paste it here and tick Video.
Does it work with Threads carousels?
Yes. Paste the post link: when Threads exposes the photos, they are offered as images to save. The whole post counts as one download.
Why does my Threads link fail?
Threads sometimes requires a signed in session to show a post, and private profiles are not accessible. The desktop app can use your own browser session for public posts.
Do I have to pay to download from Threads?
No, the first download of each day is free, up to 720p, and needs no account. Beyond that, buy a credit pack (20, 40 or 60 links) or the lifetime desktop app for 47.99 EUR.