How do I save a video from LinkedIn to my gallery?

Saving a video from LinkedIn to your device’s gallery can be useful for offline viewing or sharing the video with others. Luckily, it’s easy to download LinkedIn videos on both desktop and mobile. This article will walk you through the steps.

Requirements for Saving LinkedIn Videos

Before we get into the step-by-step instructions, let’s review the requirements for saving LinkedIn videos:

• You must be logged into your LinkedIn account to save videos.
• The ability to save videos depends on the sharing permissions set by the video owner. Some videos cannot be downloaded.
• You’ll need enough storage space on your device to save the video file.
• On mobile, you must have the LinkedIn app installed.

As long as those requirements are met, you should be able to easily save most LinkedIn videos. Now let’s look at the detailed steps.

Saving LinkedIn Videos on Desktop

Here is how to save a video from LinkedIn on your desktop computer:

1. Go to the LinkedIn post that contains the video you want to save. Play the video.
2. Right click on the video player. A menu will appear.
3. Select “Save Video As” from the menu. This will open a file explorer window.
4. Choose a download location on your computer and click Save.
5. The video file will begin downloading to your chosen location.

The process is quick and easy. Just be sure to pick a suitable download location like your Videos folder.

Saving LinkedIn Videos on Mobile

The process for saving LinkedIn videos on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device is also straightforward:

1. Open the LinkedIn app and find the post with the video.
2. Tap on the video to begin playing it.
3. Tap on the share icon in the bottom right (it looks like a box with an arrow).
4. Choose “Save Video” from the share options.
5. The video will begin downloading to your camera roll or photos gallery.

The mobile LinkedIn app makes it easy to grab videos for offline use. Just tap the share icon and select “Save Video”.

Troubleshooting Tips

In some cases, you may encounter issues trying to save LinkedIn videos. Here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Make sure you have the latest version of the LinkedIn app. Older versions may not support video downloads.
• If the video has sharing disabled, it cannot be saved. The owner must enable sharing.
• Check that your device has enough free storage space for the video file.
• Try restarting the LinkedIn app and your device if downloads aren’t starting properly.
• Make sure your LinkedIn account is logged in and active. You must be logged in to save videos.

Following these tips should get LinkedIn video downloading working properly again.

Video Quality When Saving

An important point to mention is that the saved LinkedIn video may be lower quality than the original upload. Here are some quality factors:

• LinkedIn compresses and processes videos before hosting them. This can impact quality.
• The downloaded video will be the same resolution as the streaming playback quality.
• Longer videos may have lower quality streaming settings, reducing the download quality.
• Mobile downloads will typically be much smaller files than desktop downloads.

So while the downloaded video will be perfectly usable, expect some quality loss compared to the source file. The convenience of saving the video likely outweighs the quality reduction for most people.

Using Downloaded LinkedIn Videos

Once you’ve successfully saved a video from LinkedIn, there are a few different ways you can use it:

• Watch the video again later when offline.
• Share the video file directly with coworkers or friends.
• Repost the video to other social media sites.
• Edit or remix the video using video editing software.
• Save important company videos for future reference.
• View saved videos as part of a training course or module.

The ability to download LinkedIn videos opens up additional ways to access and share that content.

Ethical Usage of Downloaded Videos

It’s important to keep ethics and copyright in mind when downloading LinkedIn videos:

• Don’t reupload downloaded videos elsewhere without permission.
• Don’t use the video content in commercial products or promotions.
• Don’t distribute or share private videos featuring people without consent.
• Don’t modify the video in a way that misportrays someone.

In general, be mindful of how you use downloaded videos and respect the privacy and ownership rights of the creators.

Summary

Here are the key points about saving LinkedIn videos:

• You must be logged into a LinkedIn account to download videos from the platform.
• On desktop, right click the video and choose “Save Video As”. On mobile, tap the share icon and select “Save Video”.
• Downloaded videos may be lower quality than the original uploaded file.
• Use and share saved videos ethically and don’t violate copyrights.
• The ability to download videos allows for offline viewing and sharing of LinkedIn content.

Downloading LinkedIn videos can be very useful, but be sure you’re doing it properly and legally! Reach out if you encounter any problems saving videos from LinkedIn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions about saving LinkedIn videos:

What video formats does LinkedIn use?

LinkedIn uses the standard MP4 video format for uploaded and downloaded videos. This format works well across devices.

What if I don’t see a “Save Video” option?

If the video owner disabled downloads, you won’t have the option to save the video. You can also try updating your LinkedIn app or restarting your device.

Can I save video posts without sound?

Yes, the saved video file will include audio exactly as streamed on LinkedIn. There is no option to remove audio when saving.

Does downloading videos reduce my LinkedIn storage?

No, saving a LinkedIn video to your own device doesn’t impact your LinkedIn storage or data usage in any way.

Is there a way to download video slideshows?

Unfortunately, there is no way currently to save LinkedIn slideshow videos to your device. You can only download regular video posts.

What permission do I need to legally repost a downloaded video?

To legally repost a LinkedIn video elsewhere, you need explicit permission from the content owner. Downloading alone does not grant reuse rights.

Is there a way to save the HD version of a video?

No, LinkedIn does not provide a way to separately download an HD version of an uploaded video. The saved version will match the streaming quality.

I hope these answers help explain the ins and outs of saving videos from LinkedIn. Let me know if you have any other questions!

Conclusion

Saving LinkedIn videos to your device gallery or camera roll can be extremely useful. Whether you want to watch content offline, share files directly, or archive important videos, downloading makes it possible. Just be sure to use and share the videos ethically.

The process only takes a few clicks on desktop or mobile, making video downloads accessible for any LinkedIn user. While the quality may be reduced compared to the source file, it’s a small tradeoff for the convenience of saving videos. Consider downloading and sharing videos from your favorite creators or brands on LinkedIn.