SaveThreadHow to Download Threads Videos on iPhone
To download a Threads video on iPhone, copy the post link in the Threads app, paste it into SaveThread in Safari and tap Download MP4. The video is saved to the Files app. To move it to Photos, open it in Files, tap Share and choose Save Video.
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Paste your Threads link
Download a Threads video on iPhone with Safari
Copy the post link in Threads
Open the post in the Threads app, tap the Share icon (paper plane) and choose Copy link.
Open SaveThread in Safari
Go to savethread.app in Safari. Tip: tap Share → Add to Home Screen to open it like an app next time.
Paste and download
Tap Paste, wait for the video card, then tap Download MP4. Safari asks "Do you want to download…?", tap Download.
Find the video
Tap the download arrow in Safari's address bar, or open the Files app → Downloads.
Save it to Photos
In Files, open the video, tap the Share icon and choose Save Video. It now appears in the Photos app with your other videos.
Using Chrome on iPhone
In Chrome, tap Download MP4, then tap Download in the bar that appears at the bottom. When it finishes, tap Open in… and choose Save Video to put it in Photos, or Save to Files to keep it in Files.
Where downloaded videos go on iPhone
| Browser | Saved to | How to move it to Photos |
|---|---|---|
| Safari | Files → Downloads (iCloud Drive or On My iPhone) | Open the file → Share → Save Video |
| Chrome | Chooser after download (Open in…) | Open in… → Save Video |
To change where Safari saves files, go to Settings → Apps → Safari → Downloads (on older iOS versions: Settings → Safari → Downloads) and choose On My iPhone or another folder.
Common problems on iPhone
- The video opens and plays instead of downloading: you tapped the preview or "Open in new tab". Use the Download MP4 button. If a video is already open, tap Share → Save Video.
- I can't find the video in Photos: Safari saves to Files first. Follow the last step above to save it to Photos.
- Paste does nothing: iOS may ask for permission to paste. Tap Allow Paste, or long-press the box and choose Paste.
- "No video found": the post may be private or deleted. See the troubleshooting guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an app to download Threads videos on iPhone?
No. SaveThread works in Safari and Chrome. There's nothing to install.
Does it work on iPad?
Yes. The steps are the same on iPad.
Which iOS version do I need?
Safari has supported file downloads since iOS 13, so any iPhone with iOS 13 or newer works.
How do I save a Threads photo on iPhone?
Paste the link, tap Download JPG, then open the image in Files and tap Share → Save Image. See the photo downloader.
Is the iPhone download in HD?
You get the same resolution the creator uploaded, shown on the result card.