Quick answer
How do I download videos on iPad?
Safari on iPadOS downloads videos like a desktop browser, and the big screen makes it even easier.
- Open savevidr.com in Safari and paste the video link.
- Tap Download and choose MP4 in the quality you want.
- Confirm the download; Safari's downloads icon shows the progress.
- Tap the downloads icon and then the file, or open Files → Downloads.
- Tap Share → Save Video to add it to Photos, or leave it in Files to watch from there.
Overview
iPads run desktop-class Safari, so SaveVidr works just as it does on a laptop. Videos save to the Files app, and the larger screen means you can keep the video app and SaveVidr side by side while you work.
An iPad is also a great offline player for flights and long trips, so it is worth knowing which quality to choose and where your files end up. Keep it fair: save only clips you made or were given permission to download.
Step by step
Download a video on iPad
Videos go to the Files app in the Downloads folder, in iCloud Drive or On My iPad depending on your Safari settings.
Open savevidr.com in Safari and paste the video link.
Tap Download and choose MP4 in the quality you want.
Confirm the download; Safari's downloads icon shows the progress.
Tap the downloads icon and then the file, or open Files → Downloads.
Tap Share → Save Video to add it to Photos, or leave it in Files to watch from there.
Pro tips
- Use Split View: open the video app on one side and SaveVidr on the other, then drag or paste the link across.
- 1080p looks noticeably better than 720p on an iPad's larger Retina screen.
- Store long trip downloads On My iPad so they don't fill your iCloud storage.
- You can drag a downloaded video from Files into apps like iMovie or Keynote.
Faster next time
Install SaveVidr on iPad
Add SaveVidr to your home screen so it opens like a native app — no app store needed.
Open savevidr.com in Safari.
Tap the Share button (square with an up arrow) in Safari's toolbar.
Choose Add to Home Screen and tap Add.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Safari downloads on iPad?
In the Files app under Downloads. You can change the location in Settings → Apps → Safari → Downloads.
Can I watch downloaded videos offline on a plane?
Yes. Once the file is in Files or Photos it plays without any internet connection.
Does SaveVidr work with an external drive on iPad?
Safari can save to a connected USB-C drive if you choose it as the download location, or you can move the file there in Files later.
Which quality is best for iPad?
1080p is a good default. 4K files are huge and most iPad screens can't show the full detail anyway.
Why does Safari show the desktop version of sites?
iPadOS requests desktop sites by default. SaveVidr adapts to any screen, so this doesn't affect downloading.
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