How to Download LinkedIn Video

You found an insanely good LinkedIn video — a sales tip, a thought leader’s take, a tutorial you need for work. You want to save it. You click around… and there’s no download button.

Yeah. LinkedIn does that.

The good news? There are fast, free ways to grab any LinkedIn video in under 2 minutes. This guide walks you through every method — desktop, mobile, and even private videos — so you never lose great content again.

Let’s get into it.

Why LinkedIn Doesn’t Let You Download Videos

LinkedIn’s platform is designed to keep you on LinkedIn. Like most social platforms, they don’t want you saving content and leaving. It’s a business decision, not a technical limitation.

That said, you can absolutely download videos — you just need to use a third-party method. Over 85% of B2B marketers say video is effective for generating leads (Wyzowl), so it’s no surprise people want to save and repurpose this content constantly.

How to Download LinkedIn Video

There are three main methods that actually work. Pick the one that fits your situation.

Online Video Downloader Tools (Fastest — No Install Needed)

This is the easiest route for most people. Tools like Taplio, SaveFrom.net, and SnapDownloader’s free online tool let you paste a LinkedIn video URL and download it instantly — no login, no watermark, no software to install.

Here’s exactly how to do it:

Step 1 — Get the video URL. Go to the LinkedIn post with the video. Click the three dots (⋯) in the top right corner of the post. Select “Copy link to post.”

Step 2 — Paste it into a downloader. Go to a free tool like taplio.com/linkedin-video-downloader or savefrom.net. Paste the URL into the input field.

Step 3 — Choose your format and download. Select MP4 (most compatible format). Pick your quality — 720p or 1080p works for most uses. Hit Download and wait a few seconds.

That’s it. The file saves to your Downloads folder.

Pro tip: If the tool asks you to “trim” the URL — remove everything after the activity ID and before ?utm_source — paste only the clean post URL.

Desktop App — Download Your Own Videos

If the video is something you posted yourself, LinkedIn actually makes this easy.

Go to the post on desktop. Click the three dots (⋯) on the post. Select “Save video.” The video downloads directly — no third-party tool needed.

This only works for your own content. For other people’s videos, you’ll need an online downloader or the screen recording method below.

Screen Recording (Works on Everything — Including Private Videos)

If online tools aren’t working, screen recording is your fallback. It works on any device, any video, including private ones. The trade-off is slightly lower quality and a real-time recording requirement.

On Windows: Press Win + G to open Xbox Game Bar → click the record button → play the LinkedIn video → stop recording when done.

On Mac: Open QuickTime Player → click File → New Screen Recording → select the area with the video playing.

On iPhone: Swipe into Control Center → tap the Screen Record button (circle inside a circle) → play the video on LinkedIn.

On Android: Swipe down twice from the top → tap Screen Recorder → play the video.

Video resolution from screen recording depends on your screen quality. On most modern devices, you’ll get 1080p output without any issue.

Important Limitations to Know

Before you start downloading, here are a few things to keep in mind.

LinkedIn Learning videos cannot be downloaded. They’re protected by advanced DRM (Digital Rights Management) and no third-party tool can bypass this legitimately. LinkedIn does have an offline feature for Learning subscribers on mobile, but desktop downloads aren’t available.

LinkedIn Live videos have no direct download option once the stream ends. If you’re streaming through a third-party tool like Streamyard or Restream, those platforms save your recording — download it from there directly after the stream.

Respect copyright. Just because you can download someone’s video doesn’t mean you should redistribute it without permission. 85% of LinkedIn videos are watched without sound (Taplio data), and many creators rely on their original content staying on their channel. Always credit the creator if you share downloaded content.

Some online tools are spam-heavy. Watch for tools filled with aggressive pop-ups or that ask for payment before downloading. Taplio’s free tool and SnapDownloader’s online version are both clean options that work reliably.

Best Tools to Download LinkedIn Videos

Here’s a quick breakdown of the most reliable options right now.

Taplio LinkedIn Video Downloader — Free, no login required. Works on desktop and mobile. Allows up to 5 downloads per day on the free plan. Clean interface, no pop-ups.

SnapDownloader (Online) — Free online version handles most LinkedIn feed videos. The paid desktop app adds private video support and scheduled downloads. Supports MP4, MP3, and HD resolutions up to 4K.

SaveFrom.net — Paste-and-download style tool. Works for public LinkedIn videos. Simple but can be ad-heavy.

Screen Recording (Built-in OS tools) — Zero cost, always available, works on any video including private ones. Trade-off is manual setup and real-time recording.

LinkedIn Native Download (Own Videos Only) — The cleanest option when it’s available. Zero quality loss. Only for content you’ve uploaded yourself.

LinkedIn videos get 5x more engagement than standard posts (Taplio). So if you’re saving them to study what’s working — that’s genuinely smart strategy.

Conclusion

Downloading a LinkedIn video is simpler than most people think once you know the right tools. For public feed videos, an online downloader like Taplio or SnapDownloader gets it done in under 2 minutes. For your own videos, use LinkedIn’s native download. For anything else, screen recording is your reliable fallback.

The one thing to always keep in mind — use downloaded content responsibly, credit the creator, and don’t redistribute without permission.

Now go save that video. 👇