Rights guide
Is it legal to save social media videos?
A practical, non-legal guide to staying permission-first when you build a personal creator archive.
Start with ownership or permission
The safest answer is simple: save content you created, own, manage, or have permission to keep. If that is not true, do not add it to your archive.
Public does not mean ownerless
A public post is visible, but that does not automatically give everyone unlimited rights to reuse it. Treat public links with respect.
Personal backup is different from reposting
Keeping a copy for your own archive is not the same as reposting, selling, or redistributing someone else’s work. Avoid using saved files outside the permission you have.
Keep evidence of permission
For client or brand work, store a short note, contract reference, or campaign approval beside the file.
This is not legal advice
Rules vary by country, platform, and use case. When the stakes are high, ask a qualified professional.
Quick checklist
- Use supported public links.
- Save content you created, own, or have permission to keep.
- Keep the original URL beside the file.
- Use Pro when you need web downloads.