Tumblr Video Downloader

Formats and quality

The downloader delivers Tumblr's official video file — nothing is re-compressed or converted.

Standard MP4 video. Downloads are saved as MP4 files, the format Tumblr serves for video posts.
The file Tumblr serves. We save the file Tumblr serves for that video post. If the served file includes creator attribution or graphics, those remain exactly as Tumblr provides them.
Standard blog links supported. Links from tumblr.com, www.tumblr.com, and blogname.tumblr.com/post/<id> are recognized and resolved seamlessly.

About Tumblr video downloads

Tumblr hosts a wide variety of creative video content across its communities — from short clips and animations to music videos and art showcases. While Tumblr lets you reblog and like video posts within the platform, saving a copy for personal offline viewing or reference is straightforward with a direct browser utility.

This downloader interacts only with publicly accessible Tumblr video post URLs. When you submit a valid video post link, our resolver identifies the direct video address delivered by Tumblr's content delivery servers. Your browser then downloads the file straight from Tumblr, without requiring an account, personal profile, or proprietary mobile software.

Support is specifically limited to public video posts. Photo posts, text posts, private blogs, password-protected posts, and deleted content cannot be resolved or downloaded through this tool. This focused scope ensures reliable delivery while respecting creator expectations and platform privacy controls.

How it works

Copy the Tumblr video post link

On tumblr.com or a blog.tumblr.com site, open the video post, click the share icon or copy the URL from your browser address bar.
Paste the link and press Download

Paste the URL into the input field above and click Download. The downloader looks up the video from Tumblr.
Save the MP4 file

Click the MP4 button to save the video file directly to your phone, tablet, or computer.

Download Tumblr videos on iPhone, Android or PC

On iPhone and iPad

Open the Tumblr video post in Safari or the Tumblr app, copy the link from the address bar or share menu. Paste the link into the downloader above and press Download. When the MP4 button appears, tap it to start the download, then check your browser downloads for the file.

On Android devices

From the Tumblr app or web interface, copy the link to a public video post using the share menu or address bar. Paste the link into the input field above using Chrome, Firefox, or your favorite mobile browser and press Download. Tap the MP4 button to start the download; the file is saved to your device.

On PC and Mac

When browsing Tumblr on your desktop computer, copy the URL from the browser address bar or the share button. Paste the URL into the downloader above and click Download. Click the MP4 option to save the video file directly to your chosen desktop folder, just like downloading any standard media file.

Why this downloader

No sign-up, no account. There is nothing to register and nothing to log into — the downloader never asks for your Tumblr login.
Direct from Tumblr. After we look up the post, your browser downloads the video file straight from Tumblr's servers.
Original file, nothing re-encoded. We deliver the file Tumblr generates for that video post, without re-encoding it.
Works in modern browsers. Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge — on phone, tablet or desktop computer.

Content ownership and creator respect

Tumblr video posts represent original creative work produced by artists, animators, musicians, writers, and community creators. Always verify that you have appropriate rights or personal permissions before downloading and keeping copies of digital media.

Downloaded videos should be used strictly for personal, non-commercial archiving or reference. Never re-upload, re-publish, or claim authorship over another person's creative output without explicit consent. When sharing downloaded content across educational or collaborative settings, ensure proper attribution is provided to the original creator.

Questions

How do I download a Tumblr video?

Open the Tumblr video post in your browser, copy the link from the address bar or share menu, paste it into the download box above, and press Download. Then click the MP4 button to save the video to your device.

Which Tumblr links are supported?

The downloader supports public video posts on tumblr.com, www.tumblr.com, and blogname.tumblr.com/post/<id> URLs. Photo posts, text posts, and private/deleted posts cannot be downloaded.

Can I download private or password-protected Tumblr blogs?

No. This tool only downloads public video posts. Private blogs, password-protected posts, and deleted content cannot be downloaded, and the tool never asks for your Tumblr login or credentials.

Does the downloader remove watermarks?

No. We save the file Tumblr serves for that video post. Depending on how Tumblr renders the video, it may include creator attribution or Tumblr branding. We do not edit, alter, or re-encode the file.

Do I need to install an app or extension?

No. You use the downloader in your web browser. You do not need to install browser extensions, desktop software, or mobile applications.

Which devices and browsers are supported?

The tool works on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux. You can use standard modern browsers like Safari, Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.

Why did a Tumblr video fail to download?

Downloads usually fail if the link is not a public video post, if the post was deleted or made private, if the post is a photo or text post without a video, or if the content is restricted in certain regions. Verify that the link opens a public video post in a browser window.