Everything you need to know about using Yoink to download social media videos.
Yoink is a free online tool that lets you download videos from popular social media platforms like Threads, Instagram, and TikTok. Simply paste a link and download your video in seconds.
Yes, Yoink is completely free. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers. All features are available to everyone.
No, you don't need to register or create an account. Just paste a video link and start downloading immediately.
Yes, Yoink is completely safe. We don't store your personal data, browsing history, or downloaded videos. All processing happens securely on our servers.
1) Copy the video URL from the social media app 2) Paste it into Yoink 3) Click 'Go' 4) Choose your quality and click Download
Yoink offers multiple quality levels: Best (highest resolution available), Good (balanced quality and file size), and Fast (smaller file for quick downloads).
Common issues include: private or deleted posts (we can only download public content), incorrect URLs, or temporary server issues. Try refreshing and trying again.
Videos are saved to your device's default download folder. On mobile, check your Downloads folder or Photos app.
Currently, Yoink fully supports Threads. Instagram and TikTok support are coming soon. We're constantly adding new platforms.
No, Yoink can only download videos from public posts. Private accounts require login access which we don't support for privacy reasons.
Yoink downloads the original video files, so there are no added watermarks. Some platform-native watermarks (like TikTok's) may be present in the original.
Downloading videos for personal, non-commercial use is generally acceptable. However, you should not redistribute, re-upload, or monetize content without the creator's permission.
No, we don't store any videos. Downloads happen directly from the source to your device. We only temporarily process the metadata to extract download links.
No, Yoink is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any social media platform.
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