Tumblr video and GIF downloader
Tumblr posts vanish when a blog is deleted, which is the usual reason people want a local copy. Paste a post address and the original video comes back, or the source GIF at full frame rate rather than the squashed preview the dashboard shows.
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.
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.
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.
Do custom blog domains work?
Yes, any public post URL resolves regardless of the domain in front of it.