Freely licensed videos
Paste a direct Wikimedia Commons link to preview the media and see the available choices.
Video and audio, your way
Wikimedia Commons Video Downloader
Download video or audio from a public Wikimedia Commons link you have permission to save. Preview it, then choose the format and quality that works for you.
- No sign-up
- Video or audio
- Clear quality choices
Made for Wikimedia Commons
What you can save from Wikimedia Commons
Wikimedia Commons pages may include freely licensed videos, open educational media. Available video, audio, and quality choices vary by link.
Links that work best
Use a complete public link from wikimedia.org. Private, paid, protected, and account-only media cannot be opened.
What may limit a link
Wikimedia Commons creators can limit downloads or require an account. Only public media with an available playback source can be checked. Wikimedia Commons serves audiences in Global. Availability can still vary by country and individual post.
Three clear steps
How to download from Wikimedia Commons
Paste a public link you are allowed to save.
Preview the video and choose video or audio.
Pick a quality and download your file.
Helpful answers
Wikimedia Commons downloader questions
Can I download every Wikimedia Commons video?
No. Only eligible public media is considered, and you must own it or have permission to save it. Private, paid, DRM-protected, or restricted media is not supported.
What can I download from Wikimedia Commons?
Wikimedia Commons pages may include freely licensed videos, open educational media. Available video, audio, and quality choices vary by link.
Which Wikimedia Commons links can I use?
Use a complete public link from wikimedia.org. Private, paid, protected, and account-only media cannot be opened.
Why might a Wikimedia Commons link not open?
Wikimedia Commons creators can limit downloads or require an account. Only public media with an available playback source can be checked.
Which formats and qualities are available?
Paste the link to see the video and audio choices available for it. Options vary from one video to another.
Why might a public link fail?
The media may require login, use DRM, be region-limited, have downloads disabled, or have changed after a platform update.