How To Download Videos From Internet On iPhone

To download videos on iPhone, you can use Safari's built-in download feature to save videos directly from websites to the Files app. This method works for many sites and requires no additional apps, making it the simplest way to download videos on iPhone for offline viewing.

How to download videos on iPhone with Safari

Safari includes a download manager that can save videos from compatible websites directly to your iPhone. Here is how to use it:

1. Open Safari and navigate to the website hosting the video you want to download.
2. Tap the video to start playing it.
3. Tap and hold on the video player until a menu appears.
4. If the option is available, tap "Download Video" or "Save Video."
5. The video will download in the background. You can monitor progress by tapping the download icon (a downward arrow) in the address bar.

Not all websites allow direct video downloads through Safari. This method works best on sites that provide a download option or permit Safari to save the video. If the option does not appear, try one of the other methods below.

Download shows and movies in the Apple TV app

If you have an Apple TV subscription or subscribe to Apple TV channels, you can download content for offline viewing directly within the Apple TV app. This is the official way to save streaming content from Apple.

1. Open the Apple TV app.
2. Browse or search for the TV show, movie, or event you want to download.
3. Tap the item, then tap the Download button (an arrow pointing down).
4. To find and play your downloads, go to the Library tab, then choose "Downloaded."

Downloaded content from the Apple TV app is stored within the app itself and does not appear in the Files app. This method is ideal for subscribers who want to watch offline without using cellular data.

Use the Documents by Readdle app for more control

For downloading videos from a wider range of websites, including many that Safari cannot handle, the free Documents by Readdle app provides a built-in browser and download manager. This gives you more control over where and how you save files.

1. Download and install the Documents by Readdle app from the App Store.
2. Launch the app and tap the built-in web browser icon at the bottom right of the screen.
3. Navigate to the website where the video is located and play the video.
4. While the video is playing, tap the blue download icon at the top right of the screen.
5. Choose your preferred video quality and file format, then tap "Download."
6. Track the download progress in the Downloads section of the app.

Documents by Readdle also functions as a file manager, letting you organize videos into folders and access cloud storage services. You can watch downloaded videos directly within the app without needing a separate video player.

Where to find your downloaded videos

Depending on the method you used, your downloaded videos will be stored in different locations:

• Files app: Downloaded files from Safari are saved in the Downloads folder of the Files app. To access them, open the Files app. If the Files app icon is not on your Home Screen, swipe down from the center of your Home Screen and search for the Files app. In the Files app, tap the Browse tab, then tap iCloud Drive, and then tap the Downloads folder to see your downloaded files.
• Apple TV app: Downloaded shows and movies are found in the Library tab under "Downloaded."
• Documents by Readdle: Downloaded videos are stored within the app's own library. You can move them to the Files app if desired.

Downloaded videos consume storage space on your iPhone. To manage this, iCloud Photos can help optimize device storage by keeping full-resolution versions in iCloud while storing smaller versions on your phone. You can also delete downloaded videos you no longer need directly from the Files app, the Apple TV app, or Documents by Readdle to free up space.