TVDL (The Video Downloading Tools) is an iOS Shortcut that lets you download videos from social media platforms like X (Twitter), Bluesky, and Mastodon directly to your Camera Roll.

Yes! The basic version of TVDL is completely free. We also offer TVDL Pro with additional features like multi-engine fallback and dedicated servers starting at $4/month, or a one-time lifetime payment.

Which platforms are supported?

TVDL 4.1 supports X (Twitter) including threads and quoted tweets, Bluesky, Mastodon, and more, all in a single shortcut. Instagram and TikTok downloads are included in TVDL Pro, which saves TikTok without the watermark and Instagram reels and video posts in HD.

How do I install the shortcut?

After verifying your email, you'll receive a download link for TVDL 4.1. Tap the link on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to open it in the Shortcuts app, then tap 'Add Shortcut'.

Absolutely. The shortcut runs on your own phone, and we never store the videos you download. The only personal data we keep is the email used to send you the shortcut and occasional updates, which you can unsubscribe from anytime.

Why do I need to enter my email?

We use email verification to prevent abuse and ensure you receive the correct shortcut link. We'll also send you important updates when we release new features or fix critical issues (a few times per year, max).

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Save videos from X, Bluesky, Mastodon and more directly to your Camera Roll. One shortcut for everything. No apps, no hassle.

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How it works

Three taps, and it's in your Camera Roll.

TVDL runs as a native iOS Shortcut. Find a video anywhere you can share from, and it's saved before you know it.

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Tap share, pick TVDL.

From X, Bluesky, or Mastodon. Anywhere with a share button, TVDL shows up right in your iOS share sheet.

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Choose download quality

We'll save it straight to your Camera Roll.

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Choose the size you want.

Max-Q for originals, Standard for everyday, Data saver when you're on cellular. Your call, every time.

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Open Photos. It's waiting.

The video lands in your Camera Roll at full quality. No watermark, no intermediate app, no upload.

Supported platforms

Save from the apps you actually use

X, Bluesky, and Mastodon are always free. Pro adds Instagram and TikTok on top, with more on the way.

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X (Twitter)

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TVDL is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of these platforms.

TVDL Pro

Downloads that work when others fail

Free gets you started. Pro makes sure every download lands, now including Instagram and TikTok, with faster servers, multiple engines, and maximum quality.

Multi-engine fallbackDownloads work even when platforms change

Dedicated serversFaster processing, no shared queues

Max-Q qualityHighest resolution available, every time

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Starting at $4/mo · Lifetime option available

Frequently Asked Questions

TVDL is a free iOS Shortcut, created in 2018, that downloads videos from X (Twitter), Bluesky, and Mastodon directly to the iPhone Camera Roll through the iOS share sheet. Installation takes about two minutes and requires email verification, with no account, no ads, no separate app. TVDL Pro adds Instagram and TikTok downloads, watermark-free for TikTok and in HD for Instagram, plus multi-engine fallback that automatically retries alternative extraction engines when one fails. Updated August 2026.

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Three taps, and it's in your Camera Roll.

Tap share, pick TVDL.

Choose the size you want.

Open Photos. It's waiting.

Save from the apps you actually use

Downloads that work when others fail

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TVDL?

Is TVDL free?

Which platforms are supported?

How do I install the shortcut?

Is my data safe?

Why do I need to enter my email?

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