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Frequently asked questions about Link Download
Everything people ask about Link Download — cost, privacy, limits, formats and what to do when something fails.
Is Link Download really free?
Yes — every tool on Link Download is completely free. The site is supported by ads: a short ad plays before a download or conversion starts, and that is what pays the server bills. No subscriptions, no credits, no "premium" tier unlocking basic tools.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No account, no app, no browser extension. Everything runs in your browser session — any modern phone, tablet or computer works, and there is nothing to create an account for.
Do you store my files?
No. Uploads are processed in a temporary folder on the server and deleted the moment your download finishes. Downloads are fetched and streamed to you on the fly. We never keep, view or share copies of your files.
What is the upload size limit?
200 MB per file. If a file is bigger, compress or trim it first with the tools here, then run your main job.
Why is there a short ad before my download or conversion?
Server time, bandwidth and the conversion engines cost real money. One short ad per action keeps every tool free for everyone, with no accounts and no paywalls.
Will my results have a watermark?
Never. What you download is the clean finished file — no watermark, no logo stamp, no "made with" credit burned in.
Which sites can I download from?
YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, X (Twitter), Facebook, Vimeo and Reddit have dedicated downloader tools here. The same engine also fetches from Twitch, Dailymotion, Pinterest, SoundCloud and 1,000+ other sites — paste the link into the homepage bar. Public posts work best — private or login-only posts usually cannot be fetched by any downloader.
Is it legal to download videos or music?
Only download or convert content you own, that is public domain, or that you have the rights or permission to use. The tools are for personal, lawful use — respect creators and copyright.
Why did my link or conversion fail?
The usual causes: the post is private, age-gated or login-only; the file is over 200 MB; the file itself is corrupt or in a rare format; or the source site is rate-limiting. Re-copy the share link from the finished post, or try a smaller/different file. The docs page has a full troubleshooting list.
Does Link Download work on my phone?
Yes — the whole site is built for mobile first. It is also an installable web app: on Android, Chrome offers an install prompt; on iPhone, use Share → Add to Home Screen.
Why does a shared link open in my browser but fail to download?
The page may require a signed-in session, have restricted access, or point to a preview rather than an available file. LinkDownload cannot bypass those restrictions; no sign-up for the tool is required.
More detail lives in the docs — formats, limits, privacy and troubleshooting — and the guides walk through the popular jobs step by step.