Use this Dailymotion video downloader to save Dailymotion videos up to 1080p as normal MP4 files. The Dailymotion downloader reads the video’s adaptive stream, picks the best and a phone-friendly version, and joins the stream pieces for you.
Download Dailymotion videos up to 1080p
Dailymotion delivers every video as an adaptive HLS stream with several quality levels. For a typical upload the list goes 240p, 380p, 480p, 720p and, for HD uploads, 1080p. Our server picks two of them:
| Button | Version |
|---|---|
| Download HD | The highest level, often 1080p |
| Download | About 480p, small enough for phones |
| Download MP3 | The audio track |
Because HLS is a list of small segments, the server downloads the segments in order and copies them into one MP4 container as it streams to you. The picture is not re-encoded, so a 1080p download is the same 1080p Dailymotion plays.
Features of this Dailymotion video downloader
- Dailymotion HD download up to 1080p.
- Normal quality option around 480p for small file sizes.
- dai.ly short links supported.
- Dailymotion to MP3 for talks and music.
Supported link formats
dailymotion.com/video/x5kesujdailymotion.com/video/x5kesuj?playlist=…(the playlist part is ignored)dai.ly/x5kesuj
Channel and playlist pages contain many videos and will not work. Open the single video and copy that address.
Embedded videos on other websites
News sites often embed Dailymotion players. Right-click the player, look for the Dailymotion logo or a Watch on Dailymotion link, open it, and copy that dailymotion.com/video/… address.
Long videos
Files over about 500 MB (for example a full football match in 1080p) can take several minutes to stream. Keep the page open until your browser shows the download as finished.
Download Dailymotion videos on phone or PC
- Open the video and tap Share › Copy link (the app copies a
dai.lylink). - Paste it into this Dailymotion video downloader.
- Choose Download HD for up to 1080p, Download for 480p, or MP3.
On a computer, copy the address bar on dailymotion.com. Videos embedded on news websites usually have a Dailymotion logo in the player; click it to open the original page and copy that address.
Dailymotion MP4 from HLS
Dailymotion streams every video as HLS segments. The Dailymotion video downloader joins the segments of the quality you pick into one Dailymotion MP4, without re-encoding, so the file plays in any gallery or media player.
Dailymotion to MP3
Talk shows, news bulletins and Qawwali recordings often only need the sound. Dailymotion to MP3 saves the audio at 192 kbps: about 85 MB per hour instead of a gigabyte or more of video.
Why use a Dailymotion downloader?
Long episodes and matches buffer on slow connections. Downloading over Wi-Fi at home lets you watch later without interruptions or mobile data. The Dailymotion downloader is free, needs no login and stores nothing.
Frequently asked questions
Do dai.ly links work?
Yes. dai.ly is Dailymotion's own short-link domain.
Can I download private or password-protected Dailymotion videos?
No. Only public videos can be downloaded.
Why does a long Dailymotion video take a while?
Dailymotion streams in small chunks. The server collects them in order and builds one MP4, so a 30-minute video needs a moment longer than a short clip.
Can the Dailymotion video downloader save long videos?
Yes. There is no length limit. A one-hour 1080p video can be 1–2 GB, so use Wi-Fi or choose the smaller 480p file.
Does the Dailymotion video downloader work with dai.ly links?
Yes. Short dai.ly links are followed to the full video page automatically.