Tumblr video downloader
Blogs get deleted and posts go with them, which is why a Tumblr video and GIF downloader matters here more than elsewhere. Hand it a post address and the original video returns, or the source GIF at full frame rate instead of the squashed preview the dashboard shows. Videos save as MP4, and GIFs work from the same box: paste the post and the GIF comes back at its original quality, untouched.
Why people use it
Files stream straight to your device. We keep no copy of the video or the link.
No sign up, no email, no tracking pixel. Paste a link and save the file.
Every tool on the site is free to use, with no daily download cap.
We pick the highest stream the source offers, up to 4K where it exists.
One paste, one click. No queues, no waiting rooms, no forced ads between steps.
Runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet and desktop. Nothing to install.
How to save a video from Tumblr
Open the post on its own page and copy the address.
Paste it into the box above and press Download.
Pick the MP4, the GIF or the image, whichever the post holds.
What you get
- MP4 video, original quality
- MP3 audio only
- Source GIF
- JPG or PNG image
What quality Tumblr actually serves
Tumblr stores video on its own CDN but a lot of dashboard posts are actually embeds from elsewhere. Native Tumblr video is capped, and GIF heavy posts return images rather than a video track.
| Format | What to expect |
|---|---|
| MP4 up to 1080p | Native uploads, often lower because Tumblr caps upload size. |
| MP4 480p | Common on older posts from the pre 2019 era. |
| GIF and image files | Returned at the original upload size, not the dashboard thumbnail. |
| MP3 audio | When the post carries an audio track. |
Tumblr on mobile versus desktop
On your phone
- 1.Tap the share icon on the post, then Copy link.
- 2.Paste it above in your browser.
- 3.Photo sets list each image separately.
On a computer
- 1.Open the permalink so the URL contains /post/, then copy it.
- 2.Paste it above and press Download.
- 3.Custom blog domains resolve the same as tumblr.com URLs.
Why a Tumblr download sometimes fails
The post is an embed and nothing resolves
Reblogs frequently embed YouTube or Vimeo. Open the embedded source and paste that link instead.
An explicit blog will not load
Tumblr hides flagged blogs from logged out visitors, so the media cannot be reached.
A deleted reblog fails
When the original post goes, the media object usually goes with it, even if the reblog is still on your dashboard.
Good to know before you save from Tumblr
Reblogs lead back to the original post
A reblog shows someone else's upload. Pasting the reblog works, and you get the original video, not a lower quality copy.
Turn a video into a GIFSaving GIFs from Tumblr
You get the file Tumblr actually stores. That is usually a GIF image for animated posts and an MP4 for real video posts.
Convert MOV to MP4Dashboard only and adult posts
Posts from blogs set to dashboard only, or marked as mature, need a Tumblr login, so they cannot be read from outside.
Tumblr Frequently asked questions
Do custom blog domains work?
Yes, a blog on its own domain resolves the same way as a tumblr.com address.
Can I save a GIF at full quality?
Yes, the source GIF is offered rather than the compressed dashboard preview.
How do I download a GIF from Tumblr on a phone?
Open the post on its own page, copy the address from the browser bar, paste it above and choose the GIF. On Android it lands in Downloads, on iPhone in Files, and the frame rate matches the original.
Many Tumblr GIFs are really videos, does that matter?
No. Tumblr stores some animations as short silent MP4 files. Both are offered when they exist, so you can take the GIF for sharing or the MP4 for a smaller file.
Do reblogs work?
Yes, a reblog resolves to the media in the original post.
What about password protected or private blogs?
Those need a session, so they cannot be reached.
Are videos embedded from YouTube supported?
Those are not Tumblr files. Copy the YouTube address instead and use the YouTube page.
Is anything kept afterwards?
No. The file streams straight from Tumblr to your device and nothing is written to our storage.
Can I download an animated GIF at full size?
Yes. The original upload is returned, which is often much larger than the version the dashboard displays.
Can I save the audio from a video post?
Yes. When the post carries a video track, an MP3 option appears next to the file in the results.