Introduction
RedNote (Xiaohongshu) is home to millions of lifestyle videos, tutorials, and creative posts. Whether you want to reference a cooking tutorial offline, revisit a travel guide, or archive your own uploaded content, there are several ways to save RedNote videos to your device.
This guide explains the available methods step by step — and covers what you need to know about doing so responsibly.
Before You Start: Important Considerations
Before downloading any video from RedNote, please keep these points in mind:
- Only download content that you own, have been given permission to save, or that falls clearly under personal fair use.
- Respect the original creator's work. Many creators depend on their content for their livelihood.
- Do not redistribute or publish downloaded content without permission from the original creator.
- Commercial use of downloaded content is generally not permitted without explicit licensing.
Method 1: Using RedNote's Built-In Save Feature
The simplest way to save RedNote content for offline viewing is through the app's own built-in functionality:
- Open the RedNote app on your phone.
- Find the video you want to save.
- Tap the share icon (usually an arrow pointing upward or a chain link icon).
- Select "Save to device" or "Save video" from the share sheet.
- The video will be saved to your phone's gallery or camera roll.
Note: Not all content may have the save option available, depending on the creator's privacy settings.
Method 2: Using an Online Video Downloader Tool
If the built-in option is not available, or you want to save videos to a computer, an online downloader tool can help. Here is how to use this method:
Step 1 — Find the RedNote Video
Open the RedNote app on your phone or visit xiaohongshu.com on your computer. Navigate to the post containing the video you want to save.
Step 2 — Copy the Link
On mobile: Tap the share button on the post, then select "Copy link."
On desktop: The URL in your browser's address bar is the link you need. Copy it.
Step 3 — Paste the Link
Visit an online RedNote downloader tool (like rednote.savevideodown.com). Paste the copied link into the input field.
Step 4 — Download the Video
Click the Download button. After a few seconds, the tool will process the link and present the video for download. Click the download button to save the file to your device.
Method 3: Screen Recording
As a last resort — for example, when a video cannot be extracted through other methods — you can use your device's screen recording feature:
- iPhone: Add Screen Recording to your Control Center (Settings → Control Center → Add Screen Recording). Swipe down and tap the record button, then play the video.
- Android: Most Android phones include a built-in screen recorder. Check your Quick Settings panel for a "Screen Record" tile.
- Windows: Press Win + G to open Xbox Game Bar, then click the record button.
- Mac: Use QuickTime Player → File → New Screen Recording.
Screen recording captures audio and video at screen resolution, so quality may be lower than the original.
Which Devices are Supported?
Online downloader tools typically work across all modern devices and browsers:
- ✅ iPhone (iOS Safari, Chrome, Firefox)
- ✅ Android (Chrome, Samsung Browser, Firefox)
- ✅ Windows (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera)
- ✅ macOS (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)
- ✅ Linux (Chrome, Firefox)
- ✅ Tablets (iPad, Android tablets)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to install software to download RedNote videos?
No. Online downloader tools work entirely in your web browser — no app download or installation is needed.
Is there a limit on how many videos I can download?
Most online tools implement a reasonable usage limit per IP address per hour to prevent abuse. For personal use, this limit is rarely an issue.
What video quality is available?
Online tools typically extract the original video file as stored by the platform, which is usually the highest quality available.
Why is the Download button sometimes missing on RedNote posts?
Some creators disable saving on their posts through their privacy settings. If a post has saving disabled, the built-in save option will not appear.
Can I download RedNote images too?
Yes. Many RedNote posts are image carousels rather than videos. Online tools can help you save individual images from these posts as well.
Conclusion
Saving RedNote videos is straightforward once you know the available methods. Whether you use the built-in app feature, an online tool, or screen recording, always make sure you are saving content you have the right to keep. Use your downloads for personal reference — not for redistribution or commercial use — and always credit original creators when sharing their work.