An invalid link or video not found error means the downloader could not reach a video at that address. Here is what causes it on each platform and how to get a link that works.
When any video downloader fails, the cause is usually one of ten things. This checklist finds the real reason in a few minutes and tells you the fix for each one.
A downloaded video with no sound is usually a video-only stream, a muted source, an audio codec your player cannot decode, or a simple muted player. This guide walks through each cause and the fix.
If a downloaded video will not play, the file is usually in a format or codec your player does not support, or the download did not finish. Learn how to tell and how to fix it.
A download that freezes at 0% or 99% is usually a network, storage or browser problem, not a broken file. Here is how to tell which one you have and how to finish the download.
Nine fixes for when a TikTok video will not download, in the app or through a downloader. Covers broken links, private accounts, browser permissions, data saver, and storage.