On LinkedIn, videos are shared more often than any other type of content. On average, people spend 3x times longer watching video on LinkedIn. 79% of consumers now agree that video is the easiest way to get to know a brand online.
That same research shows that 74% of consumers can draw a direct connection between watching a video on social media and their purchasing decision-making process. In fact, 46% of consumers said that they’ve made a purchase as a result of watching a brand video on social media, while another 32% have considered doing so.
If you want to view LinkedIn videos offline, you’ll need to save or download the video from LinkedIn. However, it’s not as straightforward as you may think, so you’ll need a third-party tool to save the video.
Unfortunately, many of these tools don’t work, are full of spam, or require payment before any functionality. Finding reliable options can be challenging—but we’ve done the research. The following steps have helped thousands of people successfully download and save LinkedIn videos.
After testing many methods to download Linkedin video, this is the one that works for thousands of people. Get the video URL from LinkedIn, copy and paste it into the LinkedIn Video Downloader (this one actually works), then hit download and there you have it. Here’s a video walk-through on how to do it:
Follow these steps to download LinkedIn videos safely and easily:
If you are trying to download a video from LinkedIn Learning, note that this tool won’t work. LinkedIn Learning is a paid subscription service with high security. Downloading content from the membership area is not permitted.
That’s it – you’re ready to watch LinkedIn videos whenever and wherever you like!
But downloading videos is only the beginning. To truly leverage LinkedIn, it’s essential to understand why videos have become a powerful tool for building brand recognition and connecting with your target audience.
LinkedIn videos have become one of the most effective ways to build brand recognition and connect with your target audience. Videos on LinkedIn are shared more frequently than other types of content, with users spending three times longer watching video than other media types.
Key Video Stats:
With stats like these, it’s clear that LinkedIn video isn’t just an add-on; it’s a core component of a successful LinkedIn marketing strategy.
Yes, you can download videos from LinkedIn using a trusted video downloader. Follow the steps above for a quick and reliable method.
No, LinkedIn Learning videos are protected by advanced security measures, and downloading them is not permitted.
While posts themselves can’t be downloaded directly, you can save images, videos, or text by using a video downloader or right-clicking on images to save them.
LinkedIn does not provide a direct option to download Live videos after the session ends. However, you can re-watch the video in the Activity section of your profile (if it was shared as a post). If you’re using a 3rd party tool to stream your live like Streamyard or Restream they normally save the recording for a limited number of days, so best to download it directly after streaming.
LinkedIn Learning videos cannot be downloaded due to security and subscription restrictions.
Open LinkedIn on your mobile browser, copy the video URL, and paste it into a trusted LinkedIn Video Downloader. Follow the steps to save the video to your device.
Right-click on the image and select Save As. On mobile, press and hold the image, then choose Download Image.
Use the method above by copying the video URL and pasting it into a LinkedIn Video Downloader to save the file in MP4 format.
LinkedIn doesn’t provide a direct option to download videos shared in Messages. If the video is a public post shared via a link, you can click the link to open the video post and use the method outlined above. However, for private videos shared directly in messages, your best option is to ask the sender for the original file or use screen recording software as a last resort.
This article was updated 11th January 2025.
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