Top 5 Free Tumblr Video Downloaders
"How do I download a video from Tumblr?"
Have you ever encountered the same problem that you don't know how to download Tumblr videos? If the answer is "Yes," then this guide will help you handle it. There are five free video downloaders you can choose from. Keep reading for more details.
Option 1. Qiling MobiMover - Desktop Program
The first choice I'd like to recommend is Qiling MobiMover, an all-in-one program. It supports downloading videos from lots of social platforms, including Youtube, Instagram, Dailymotion, Facebook, and so forth. What's more, it is also free iPhone transfer software that enables you to manage content on your iDevices, transfer files between computer and iPhone, and backup iPhone to computer.
Qiling MobiMover performs well in downloading videos with the following advantages:
- Easy to operate
- Friendly interface
- Download videos quickly and safely
- Save videos to computer or iPhone
Step 1. Launch Qiling MobiMover, choose "Video Downloader" and select the location to save the videos. You can also use it to download the Tumblr audio files to your iPhone.
Step 2. Copy the URL of the Tumblr video/audio you want to download, paste it into the bar in MobiMover, then tap "Download".
Step 3. After you click the "Download" button, MobiMover will quickly analyze the URL and download the Tumblr video/audio. When it has finished, you can go to your selected device to check the downloaded item.
Option 2. Downloadvideosfrom - Online Video Downloader
If you don't want to install third-party software on your computer, you can use some web-based online video downloaders. With the URL of a video, you can easily download a video from Tumblr. Among all the online Tumblr video downloaders, Downloadvideosfrom ranks the top. The interface is simple. And you can choose the quality of the video to download.
To download Tumblr videos with an online video downloader:
Step 1. Open Tumblr in your browser and find the video you want to download.
Step 2. Right-click the video and choose "Copy video address."
Step 3. Head to downloadvideosfrom.com, then paste the link in the search bar.
Step 4. Choose "MP4" or "MP4 HD" on the prompt dialogue.
Step 5. Select the video from the list and click "Download MP4."
Step 6. Follow the guide "Right click here and choose 'Save link as...'" to save it to a directory on your computer.
Option 3. ODM - Browser Extension
I have added some extensions to my browser. Because they have the same functions as desktop programs. Therefore I prefer to add extensions instead of installing programs on my computer. There are also extensions for downloading videos from Tumblr. ODM(online video downloader) is such an extension. It is a reliable Tumblr video downloader owning more than 500, 000 users. Check the operations as follows:
Step 1. Open the web store on your browser, search "ODM," and add it to your browser.
Step 2. Click the "Extension" icon, find ODM from the list, and pin the extension.
Step 3. Open the Tumblr website, find the video you want to download, and play the video.
Step 4. Tap the extension icon of ODM showing behind the address bar.
Step 5. Click the "Download" button.
Option 4. MyMedia - Mobile App for iPhone
Maybe you want to download a video from Tumblr to your iPhone instead of your computer. If so, use Qiling MobiMover recommended in option 1 can directly save the video to your iPhone. However, if you don't want to use a computer, you can choose MyMedia which is a file manager for iPhone/iPad. With it, you can view and download Tumblr videos to your iPhone or iPad's Camera Roll. Let's move to see the operations:
Step 1. Run the Tumblr app on your iPhone and find the video you want to download.
Step 2. Click "Share" and tap "Copy" to copy the address of the video.
Step 3. Open the MyMedia app, paste the link to the blank box, then tap "Get Video" under the box.
Step 4. Switch to the Media tab, tap "Recently Download Videos," then click "Save to Camera Roll."
Option 5. Timbloader - Mobile App for Android
If you are an Android user, you can find some apps to save videos from Tumblr to your Android phone. Timbloder is such a popular app with more than 68,000 users. Download it on your phone and follow the operations below:
Step 1. Run the Tumblr app on your phone and find the video you want to download.
Step 2. Click the "Share" button under the video.
Step 3. Choose Tumbloader on the list.
Step 4. After the video is loaded, click "Download" to save it to your device.
The Bottom Line
I tried all of the Tumblr video downloaders mentioned in this guide. And each one has its pros and cons. Due to various reasons such as unstable internet connection and video detection failure, sometimes you may not be able to save a video to your computer or smartphone successfully. In this case, you can choose another Tumblr video downloader from the five to have a try.
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