Social Media Downloaders

Social Media Downloaders

Before You Begin: Allow Untrusted Shortcuts

Step-by-Step:

  • Open Settings on your iPhone/iPad.
  • Scroll down to Shortcuts.
  • Toggle on Allow Untrusted Shortcuts (if it’s off).
  • This lets you install shortcuts from outside Apple’s official Gallery.

Instagram Video Saver

Install:

  • Find a trusted download link (e.g., RoutineHub) for “Instagram Video Saver”.
  • Open the link in Safari.
  • Tap Get Shortcut.
  • The Shortcuts app will open to a preview. Scroll down and tap Add Shortcut.

Use:

  • Open Instagram and find the post/Reel you want to save.
  • Copy the URL (tap the three dots > Link > Copy Link) or use the Share button to share directly to “Instagram Video Saver.”
  • If you copied the link:
    • Open the Shortcuts app, tap Instagram Video Saver to run it.
    • The shortcut will detect your copied link, fetch the video, and save it to Photos.

Twitter Media Downloader

Install:

  • Navigate to a reputable site (e.g., RoutineHub) offering a “Twitter Media Downloader” shortcut.
  • Open the link in Safari.
  • Tap Get Shortcut.
  • Preview in the Shortcuts app, then tap Add Shortcut.

Use:

  • In the Twitter app, copy the tweet link (tap the share icon > Copy Link to Tweet).
  • Run the “Twitter Media Downloader” shortcut from:
    • The Share Sheet (if it appears), or
    • Manually in the Shortcuts app.
  • The shortcut retrieves all images or videos from that tweet and saves them to Photos.

Facebook Photo Grabber

Install:

  • Find a “Facebook Photo Grabber” shortcut link online.
  • Open in Safari, tap Get Shortcut.
  • Preview the actions, then tap Add Shortcut.

Use:

  • In the Facebook app or the website, copy the link to the post or album you want to download.
  • Open Shortcuts and run Facebook Photo Grabber (or use the Share Sheet, if configured).
  • It will detect the copied link, parse the images, and save them to Photos.

Reddit Video or GIF Saver

Install:

  • Visit a trusted source for a “Reddit Video/GIF Saver” shortcut.
  • Open in Safari, select Get Shortcut.
  • Tap Add Shortcut after reviewing.

Use:

  • In the Reddit app (or Reddit website in Safari), copy the post link.
  • Run the “Reddit Video or GIF Saver” shortcut via Shortcuts or the Share Sheet.
  • The shortcut fetches the video or GIF (sometimes merges audio if it’s a v.redd.it link) and saves it in Photos.

TikTok Watermark Remover

Install:

  • Get a link for a “TikTok Watermark Remover” shortcut from a source like RoutineHub.
  • Open Safari, tap Get Shortcut.
  • In Shortcuts, tap Add Shortcut.

Use:

  • On TikTok, tap Share > Copy Link for the video.
  • Open the Shortcuts app and run TikTok Watermark Remover.
  • The shortcut connects to a service (or uses a script) to remove the watermark, then saves the new video to Photos.

Pinterest Image Downloader

Install:

  • Find a “Pinterest Image Downloader” shortcut (often on Shortcut repositories).
  • Open the link in Safari, tap Get Shortcut.
  • Scroll to the bottom in Shortcuts, tap Add Shortcut.

Use:

  • In the Pinterest app, copy the link of a pin or tap the Share icon to see if your shortcut is listed.
  • Run “Pinterest Image Downloader,” which will fetch the image in high resolution and save to Photos.

YouTube Video/Audio Downloader

Note: YouTube-related shortcuts often get blocked or break due to policy changes.

Install:

  • Search for a “YouTube Video Downloader” or “YouTube to MP3” shortcut on sites like RoutineHub.
  • Open in Safari, then tap Get Shortcut.
  • In the Shortcuts preview, tap Add Shortcut.

Use:

  • In the YouTube app, copy the video link (tap Share > Copy Link).
  • Run the shortcut from the Shortcuts app or the Share Sheet.
  • It processes the link via a third-party service, then prompts you to save video or audio.

Tips & Disclaimers

  • Check for Updates: These shortcuts can break when social networks change their link structures.
  • Review Shortcut Actions: Before installing, scroll through the shortcut’s steps to ensure it does nothing malicious.
  • Respect Copyright: Download responsibly—always seek permission from the content owner if you plan to reuse or distribute.
  • Allowed Usage: Some shortcuts may violate a platform’s Terms of Service if used to download protected content.