FAQ
Common questions about DownloadAnything.
What platforms does DownloadAnything support?
DownloadAnything supports 1,800+ platforms including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Reddit, Vimeo, Rumble, Facebook, Twitch, and many more. It is powered by yt-dlp, the most comprehensive video download engine available.
Is DownloadAnything free?
Yes. The web interface offers 10 free downloads per day at up to 1080p. The CLI tool and local MCP server are always free and unlimited — they run on your own machine with no restrictions.
What is the maximum video quality?
DownloadAnything downloads at the highest quality available on each platform — up to 8K (4320p) on YouTube, 4K on Vimeo, 1080p on most social platforms. Pro subscribers get access to maximum quality on the web interface.
How do I download all slides from an Instagram carousel?
Paste the Instagram post URL into DownloadAnything. The tool auto-detects carousels and shows all slides. Click "Download All" to save every slide, or select specific ones. You can also download them as a single ZIP file.
Does DownloadAnything re-encode or compress videos?
No. DownloadAnything never re-encodes unless you explicitly request a format conversion. Video and audio streams are muxed with ffmpeg using -c copy (no re-encoding), preserving the original quality.
How do I use the CLI tool?
Install via npm: npm install -g downloadanything. Then use: da https://youtube.com/watch?v=... The CLI supports 25+ flags for quality selection, audio extraction, batch downloads, and more.
What is the MCP server?
The MCP (Model Context Protocol) server lets AI agents like Claude and GPT download media programmatically. Install via: npx downloadanything-mcp. It provides 6 tools for downloading video, audio, images, and more.
Is there a download speed limit?
No speed limits are imposed by DownloadAnything. Download speed depends on your internet connection and the source platform. The CLI supports a --rate-limit flag if you want to limit bandwidth usage.
Can I download private or age-restricted content?
The CLI and MCP server support cookies-based authentication via the --cookies flag. Provide a Netscape-format cookies file exported from your browser. The web interface only supports publicly accessible content.
What are the Pro and API plans?
Pro ($8/month) removes web download limits, unlocks maximum quality, and adds batch/playlist support. API ($29/month) provides 10,000 API calls per month and a remote MCP server for programmatic access.