How to Video Download Using MiniTool Video Converter

MiniTool Video Converter is not only a video converter but also a free video downloader. With its Download Video module, you can save YouTube videos, audio, playlists, subtitles, Shorts videos, as well as Facebook videos and Reels, Instagram videos, Reels, and Story, TikTok videos, and Twitter videos with ease.

The following will show you the step-by-step guides on how to download videos from the supported platforms above. Please download this versatile video downloader in advance.

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Part 1. Download Videos from YouTube

In this part, we will offer detailed instructions on how to download YouTube videos, audio, playlists, subtitles, and Shorts. Let’s check them one by one!

#1. Download YouTube Videos

MiniTool Video Converter allows you to download YouTube videos and save them in video formats (MP4 or WebM).

Step 1. Change the Save Path (Optional)

Open MiniTool Video Converter, go to Settings > Download to change the default destination folder for the downloaded YouTube videos. Then, click on OK to save the change.

Step 2. Get the YouTube Video Link

Go to YouTube and copy the video URL that you want to download from the address bar.

Step 3. Analyze the YouTube Video Link

1. Switch to the Download Video module.

2. Click on the Paste URL option, paste the URL into the provided box, and click Download to let it start parsing the URL.

Step 4. Download the YouTube Video

Select a video format from MP4 or WebM. MiniTool Video Converter provides you with different video resolution options. Select your desired option and click Download.

Step 5. Locate the Downloaded YouTube Video

When the download completes, you’ll be taken to the Completed tab. Click the play icon to directly play the downloaded YouTube video or click the folder icon to locate it on your computer.

#2. Download YouTube Audio

MiniTool Video Converter lets you download YouTube audio tracks and save them in MP3 and WAV formats. Let’s get started!

Step 1. Copy the YouTube Audio URL

Go to YouTube, find the music, click Share below the music, and then click Copy next to the URL field.

Step 2. Parse Audio URL

Click on Paste URL, paste the copied link into the given box, and click on Download to parse the link.

Step 3. Select the Audio Format and Download Audio

Select MP3 or WAV as the output format and click on Download.

Step 4. Find the Downloaded YouTube Audio File

Click on the folder icon to find the downloaded YouTube audio file.

#3. Download YouTube Playlists

Want to download YouTube playlists for free? It can also be completed by MiniTool Video Converter. This application can download up to 10 videos in a playlist simultaneously and save them as MP3, MP4, and WAV formats.

Step 1. Specify the Maximum Current Downloads (Optional)

1. MiniTool Video Converter enables you to download up to 10 videos simultaneously. You can change the maximum number of concurrent downloads via the Settings option.

2. Switch to Download, expand the drop-down menu next to Maximum download tasks to set the numbers.

Step 2. Copy YouTube Playlists Link

Find out the YouTube playlist that you’d like to download and click on View full playlists to get the playlist’s link.

Step 3. Paste and Analyze the Playlist URL

Click the Paste URL option and paste the YouTube playlist URL into the input box. Then, click on Download.

Step 4. Select Output Format and Download the Playlist

1. In the pop-up window, all the videos in the playlist will be selected by default. You can untick the box in front of a specific video to prevent it from downloading.

2. Next, select MP4, MP3, or WAV as the output format for the playlist. If you choose MP4, you can select a resolution from the drop-down list. Alternatively, if you download the playlist in MP3 or WAV, you can choose its bitrate.

3. Finally, click on Download to start downloading the YouTube playlist.

Step 5. Navigate to the Downloaded Videos

When all the videos finish downloading, they appear under Completed. Click on the corresponding folder icon to find them.

#4. Download YouTube Subtitles

MiniTool Video Converter is handy for downloading YouTube subtitles from a video or music.

Step 1. Copy the YouTube Video/Audio URL

Navigate to youtube.com, find the video/audio you want to extract the subtitles from, and copy the link to the video/audio from the address bar.

Step 2. Analyze the YouTube Video/Audio URL

Click Paste URL, paste the URL into the box, and hit the Download button.

Step 3. Select Output Format, Language, and Download

1. Select any format from the list.

2. Under Download Subtitles, choose a language to save the file and click Download.

Step 4. Find the Download YouTube Subtitles

After downloading, click the folder icon to locate the subtitle file (.srt).

#5. Download YouTube Shorts Videos

You can also get YouTube Shorts videos using MiniTool Video Converter.

Step 1. Get the YouTube Shorts Video Link

Copy the URL of the target Shorts video.

Step 2. Analyze the Copied Shorts Video Link

Click Paste URL and paste the Shorts URL into the provided box. Then, click the Download button.

Step 3. Save  the YouTube Shorts Video

In the new pop-up, select an output format and click on Download.

Step 4. Find the Downloaded YouTube Shorts

Find the downloaded YouTube Shorts file by clicking the folder icon.

Part 2. Download Videos from Facebook

MiniTool Video Converter can also be a Facebook downloader. It can download regular videos, as well as Reels from Facebook. The downloading steps are similar to YouTube video downloading.

#1. Download Regular Facebook Videos

Here’s how to download Facebook videos with MiniTool Video Converter.

Step 1. Copy the Link of the Facebook Video

Go to the official website of Facebook and find the video you want to download from Facebook. Then, copy the Facebook video link directly from the address bar.

Step 2. Download the Facebook Video

1. Click on Paste URL, then paste the copied link into the pop-up address bar and click on Download to analyze it.

2. In the new pop-up window, choose the format and resolution for the Facebook video, then click on Download again to save the Facebook video.

Step 3. Play and Locate the Facebook Video

Once downloaded, you can check the video in the Completed tab. Click the play icon to play the video or click the folder icon to locate the save folder of the downloaded Facebook video.

#2. Download Facebook Reels (Facebook Short Videos)

Downloading Facebook Reels is easier than you think.

Step 1. Copy and Paste the URL of the Target Facebook Reel

1. Go to Facebook, find the Reel you want to download, and copy its URL.

2. In MiniTool Video Converter, click the Paste URL, and paste the copied Facebook Reel URL into the box.

Step 2. Download Facebook Reels to MP4/MP3

1. Once MiniTool Video Converter has analyzed the link, it will display the available download options. You can choose the video quality and format.

2. Click the Download button to start saving the video.

Step 3: Locate the Downloaded Video

Press the folder icon to get the downloaded video.

Part 3. Download Videos from Instagram

MiniTool Video Converter supports downloading regular videos, Reels, and Stories from Instagram.

#1. Download Instagram Videos

Step 1. Copy the Instagram Video Link

Go to the official Instagram website with your browser and copy the Instagram video link.

Step 2. Download the Instagram Video

1. Click on Paste URL, paste the copied Instagram video link into the input box, and click on Download.

2. In the new window, choose an output format and resolution.

3. Click on Download to start downloading the Instagram video.

#2. Download Instagram Reels

Step 1. Copy the Link to the Instagram Reels Video

Go to Instagram on your browser and click on the Reels tab. Then, copy the link from the address bar.

Step 2. Paste the Instagram Reels Video Link

On the interface of MiniTool Video Converter, click on Paste URL. In the pop-up window, paste the copied Instagram Reels link into the input box and click on Download.

Step 3. Download Instagram Reels to MP4/MP3

Choose the output format and a quality. Then, click the Download button to begin the download process.

#3. Download Instagram Stories

Step 1. Copy the Instagram Story Link

Go to Instagram to get the Story link.

Step 2. Download the Instagram Story

1. In MiniTool Video Converter, click on Paste URL, paste the copied Instagram Story link into the input box, and click on Download.

2. In the new window, untick the box in front of a specific video to prevent it from downloading.

3. Select an output format, quality, and click on Download.

Step 3. Locate the Downloaded Instagram Story

All the downloads are listed under Completed and click on the corresponding folder icon to locate them.

Part 4. Download Videos from TikTok

MiniTool Video Converter can download TikTok videos without any watermarks.

Step 1. Get the Video Link from TikTok

Visit the official website of TikTok in your browser and copy the video you want to save from the address bar.

Step 2. Download the TikTok Video

1. Click on Paste URL in MiniTool Video Converter, paste the copied link into the box, and click on Download.

2. Choose a resolution and click on Download.

Part 5. Download Videos from Twitter

MiniTool Video Converter allows you to save Twitter videos in HD or 1080p for high-quality viewing without watermarks and ads.

Step 1. Copy the Twitter Video Link

Go to the Twitter website, find the video you want to download, click on the Share icon, and click on Copy link.

Step 2. Analyze the Twitter Video

Click on Paste URL in MiniTool Video Converter, paste the copied link into the box, and click on Download.

Step 3. Download the Twitter Video

In the new window, choose the preferred video resolution, and click on Download.

All in all, MiniTool Video Converter is an all-in-one video downloader for YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. You can also try other brilliant features, including video conversion, video compression, and intelligent subtitles.