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FAST-VID / Dedicated downloaders

Your media. Your format.

Choose one of three dedicated tools for public YouTube, TikTok or Instagram links. Each tool keeps the same simple flow: paste a public link, inspect the available formats and download a temporary file.

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  • Public links only
  • No account needed
  • Temporary, session-bound downloads

Dedicated tools

Choose your platform

Three dedicated tools. One simple experience.

Dedicated tool

YouTube

Video and audio downloads.

MP4, MP3 and source-dependent M4A where offered.

Open YouTube tool

Dedicated tool

TikTok

Public video downloads.

Video links only; no photo carousels or account content.

Open TikTok tool

Dedicated tool

Instagram

Public Reels and video downloads.

Public Reels and video posts only; Stories and Highlights support remains unverified.

Open Instagram tool

A better download experience

No annoying ads. Just the tools you need.

At FAST-VID, we believe using a free online tool shouldn't mean putting up with intrusive advertising.

How do we support FAST-VID?

FAST-VID is preparing to work with carefully selected advertising partners, sponsors and affiliate programmes. When those placements go live, you may see relevant banner advertisements, clearly labelled sponsored content and disclosed affiliate recommendations.

Commercial partners will help support the service, but they will never control your downloads or interrupt your experience.

Your experience comes first. Always.

That's why we don't allow:

  • Pop-ups or pop-under advertisements.
  • Forced redirects or unexpected new tabs.
  • Push-notification advertising requests.
  • Fake download buttons or misleading advertisements.
  • Autoplay advertisements with sound.
  • Ads that cover or interrupt your downloads.
  • Forced installations or unwanted browser extensions.

How it works

Choose a tool. Paste a link. Pick a format.

Each dedicated page handles one public link at a time, with the same temporary-file rules.

Choose a platform

Open the dedicated YouTube, TikTok or Instagram tool.

Paste a public link

Use a public video or post link that opens without signing in.

Choose an available format

Pick MP4, MP3 or source-dependent M4A, then save the file before it expires.

Guides

Guides & tutorials

Browse all guides

Practical guides for formats, devices, troubleshooting and safer downloading.

Platform guide

YouTube video download guide

A practical walkthrough of public-link downloads and the limits to expect.

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Formats

MP4 format explained

What the container does, where it plays and why it is not a quality guarantee.

Read guide

Troubleshooting

Why a video download fails

Common public-link and source-side reasons a download does not start.

Read guide

The FAST-VID journal has more guides on formats, quality, devices and troubleshooting.

Privacy & trust

Built with clear boundaries.

FAST-VID uses anonymous browser sessions and temporary server-side storage. These controls reduce data exposure, but this is not a claim of complete anonymity or zero data collection.

  • Anonymous sessions. A first-party session cookie keeps jobs and file links tied to this browser. It expires after the configured session lifetime.
  • Temporary files. Completed media is stored on the server and removed by scheduled cleanup after the configured retention period, which is 30 minutes by default.
  • Public links only. Link validation rejects malformed URLs and private or reserved network destinations.
  • No platform-cookie import. FAST-VID does not log in to platforms or bypass DRM, paywalls, private content or other access restrictions.
  • Optional analytics only by consent. Optional Google Tag Manager analytics is not loaded before you affirmatively accept it. Advertising scripts and advertising cookies remain inactive.

Legal information

Read FAST-VID's current legal and privacy pages. They describe the implementation and are drafts pending operator and legal review.

These policy drafts require operator and legal review before they are treated as final. They are not a substitute for completed legal advice.

Advertising standards

FAST-VID is preparing non-intrusive, clearly labelled advertising and sponsorship placements. Advertising stays outside the downloader and never imitates a download control.

  • No pop-ups, forced redirects or fake download buttons.
  • Partner placements never affect download results or format lists.
  • No third-party ad scripts or tracking pixels are active in this build.

Read the Advertising Policy, sponsorship options and Affiliate Disclosure.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about formats, previews, limits and privacy.

Is FAST-VID free?

Yes. FAST-VID does not require registration or payment. The server may apply rate limits, and availability can vary with demand.

Which platforms are supported?

FAST-VID has dedicated public-link tools for YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Each tool handles one public link at a time. Support is not guaranteed for every URL: private, removed, restricted or changed content may fail.

Which formats are available?

Available choices come from the source. FAST-VID can offer MP4 video, MP3 audio and M4A audio where the media supports them. If a format is not listed, it is not available for that link.

Why is a quality option disabled?

An option is disabled when its estimated or final output would exceed the 500 MB maximum, or when it is not available from the source. The limit applies to preview and download alike.

What is the maximum output file size?

The configured maximum final output is 500 MB. Files above that limit are rejected.

Can I preview a video before downloading?

Yes, for completed MP4 video jobs. Preview requires a short-lived authorization and uses the browser's native video player. MP3 and M4A are download-only and do not use video preview.

Can I seek through a video preview?

Yes. The native player uses HTTP Range requests where supported by the browser and server, so you can seek forward and backward.

Why might a link not work?

The link may be malformed, unsupported, private, removed, region-restricted, login-protected or temporarily failing on the source platform. FAST-VID does not bypass those restrictions.

Do I need an account?

No FAST-VID account is required. An anonymous session cookie keeps jobs and downloads associated with your browser. FAST-VID does not log in to YouTube, TikTok or Instagram.

Am I allowed to download any video?

No. Download only content you own or are authorized to download, and follow the source platform's terms and applicable law. Platform availability depends on technical and legal restrictions.