SaveVideosFreeTED Video Downloader
TED video downloader — download TED Talks as MP4 in HD. Save TED talks free, no login, no app, for offline viewing.
How to download TED videos
Works on iPhone, Android and desktop — no app to install.
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Copy the link
Open the TED video, tap Share (or copy the URL from your browser's address bar).
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Paste it here
Drop the link into the box above and press Download — we fetch the video in seconds.
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Save in HD
Choose MP4 video quality or MP3 audio. The file saves directly to your device.
Why use this TED downloader?
Original quality
Downloads come from the source file — crisp HD, not a screen recording.
No watermark
Where TED stamps a watermark, we serve the clean original instead.
MP3 option
Only want the audio? One tap converts any TED video to MP3.
Mobile-first
Designed for phones: paste, tap, save. Equally smooth on desktop.
Private & safe
No signup, no login. We never store your links or downloaded files.
Fast & free
Unlimited downloads, no speed caps, no hidden paywalls — free forever.
What is TED?
TED is a nonprofit known for short, powerful talks by experts, researchers, and storytellers — "ideas worth spreading." The talks are free to watch on ted.com: no paywall, no login needed just to press play.
What ted.com does not give you is a file. There is no download button for viewers, so a talk you want to teach with, quote in training, or watch on a plane stays a bookmark. A TED video downloader closes that gap: paste any public talk link and save the talk as an MP4 file you actually own.
TED link formats that work
| Link type | Example format | Supported? |
|---|---|---|
| Talk link | ted.com/talks/... | ✅ Yes — MP4 |
| Speaker page | ted.com/speakers/... | ❌ No — open a talk first |
| Playlist / series page | A list of talks | ❌ No — open a single talk first |
| YouTube version of a TED talk | youtube.com/watch?v=... | ✅ Yes — via the YouTube Video Downloader |
Tip: copy the link from the talk page itself — the address ends with the talk's name, like ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership.
Why save TED videos?
Talks are free to watch, so the reason to download one is almost never access — it is having a real file. A teacher needs a talk to play reliably in a classroom with weak Wi-Fi. A trainer needs it inside a slide deck that must run offline. A viewer wants to keep a talk that changed how they think, in case the page ever moves.
A TED video downloader gives you that file: the full talk as MP4, sound included, ready for any screen. If the talk you want is the YouTube version instead, our YouTube Video Downloader saves it the same way.
TED download tips
- Copy the talk link, not the speaker page — open the talk itself and copy its address.
- Quality follows TED's encoding — you get the best version TED made for that talk, exactly as published.
- MP4 plays everywhere — classroom projectors, phones, laptops, and editors all open it.
- Save talks you teach with — pages move and talks get renamed; a saved file never depends on the link staying put.
- No account, no app — the download runs in your browser, nothing to install.
Download quality options
Pick the quality that fits your device and data plan.
480p
Small files, quick downloads — great for slow connections.
720p
Sharp and balanced — the sweet spot for phones.
1080p
Full HD where the source offers it — best for big screens.
Works on all your devices
iPhone & iPad
Paste the link in Safari, tap Download — the video saves to your Files or Photos.
Android
Works in Chrome and any browser — files land in your Downloads folder.
PC & Mac
Full desktop experience with the fastest speeds and highest qualities.
Is downloading TED videos legal?
Downloading videos for personal, offline use is generally fine when the content is yours, Creative Commons licensed, or the creator allows saving. What you should not do is re-upload someone else's TED videos as your own, or use downloads commercially without permission.
Copyright holders can request removals through our DMCA page, and we comply with valid notices promptly. When in doubt, enjoy downloads privately and credit creators if you share anything derived from their work. Full details are in our Terms of Service.
We also respect platform boundaries: only publicly available videos can be downloaded, and private, members-only, or login-walled content is never accessible through this tool — by design.
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TED downloader FAQ
How do I download a TED Talk?
Copy the talk link (ted.com/talks/...), paste it above and press Download. The talk saves as MP4.
Do TED Talks download in HD?
You get the best quality TED encoded for that talk — a typical 6-minute talk saves as an MP4 of around 50 MB.
Do I need a TED account?
No — public talks download without logging in. No TED account, no app install.
Is this TED downloader free?
Yes — free forever, with no download limits and no account required.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Everything runs in your browser — paste the link and download.
Where do my downloads save?
On iPhone: the Files app or Photos. On Android: the Downloads folder. On PC/Mac: your browser's download folder.
Is it safe and private?
Yes. No signup, no login, and we never store your links or files on our servers.
Can I download private TED videos?
No — only publicly accessible videos can be downloaded. Private or login-only content is not supported.
How do I download a TED Talk?
Open the talk on ted.com, copy its link from the address bar, paste it above and press Download. Pick the MP4 quality and save.
What quality do TED Talks download in?
The best quality TED encoded for that talk. A typical 6-minute talk saves as an MP4 of around 50 MB, video and audio together.
Can I download a TED Talk as MP3?
This tool returns the video file TED provides (MP4). An audio-only option appears only when the talk's formats include one — for most talks, the MP4 is the file to save.
Why download a talk that is already free to watch?
For offline use: classrooms with weak Wi-Fi, training decks that must run without internet, and keeping a talk you value even if its page moves or changes.
Can I download TED Talks on my phone?
Yes — open this page in your phone browser, paste the talk link, tap Download. The MP4 saves to your gallery or Files app.
Do I need a TED account to download?
No — public talks download without logging in, and no app install is needed.
Why did my TED link fail?
The link may be a speaker page, a playlist, or a talk that was removed or renamed. Open the talk itself and copy its page link — if the talk plays in your browser, it should download here.
About TED downloads
Free TED video downloader — TED Talks are free to watch, but ted.com gives you no file to keep. Paste a talk link here and save the TED Talk as MP4 in HD instead.
Talks save exactly as TED encoded them — video and audio together, no watermark, no account. Perfect for classrooms, training decks, and offline watching. Free, no signup, unlimited.
Last updated: October 2026