RedNote (Xiaohongshu) is full of interesting videos — a useful tutorial one day, a recipe, a travel clip, or a short video you simply want to watch again later. That naturally raises the question: how do you save a RedNote video to your phone's gallery? If that's what you're looking for, here is the easy way.
How to Save a RedNote Video to Your Phone
The whole process takes under a minute and works entirely in your browser — on both Android and iPhone:
- Open RedNote and find the video you want to save to your phone.
- Tap the Share button on the video and choose the option to copy the video link.
- Open your phone's browser and go to a RedNote video downloader — for example the free tool on our homepage.
- Paste the copied link into the input box and tap Download.
- If the link is supported, the downloader processes the video and shows the available download options. Pick the quality you want and the video file downloads to your phone.
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⬇ Open the DownloaderWhere Does the Downloaded Video Go?
On Android phones, the downloaded video usually lands in the Downloads folder. If the video doesn't appear in your Gallery app straight away:
- Open your phone's Files or File Manager app.
- Go to the Downloads folder.
- Find the downloaded video there.
- Open the video once to confirm the file downloaded correctly.
On many phones, a downloaded media file shows up in the Gallery automatically. If it doesn't, moving the file to a regular media folder (like DCIM or Movies) usually makes it appear in the Gallery. iPhone users can follow our dedicated RedNote iPhone download guide, and Android users can check the RedNote Android guide for device-specific steps.
Do You Need to Install an App to Save RedNote Videos?
No — a separate app is not required. If the downloader you use is browser-based and supports RedNote links, the entire process can be done from your phone's browser. That's convenient for anyone who doesn't want to install a new app just to save a single video.
If the Download Doesn't Work, What Should You Do?
Occasionally a particular RedNote link won't download. There can be several reasons:
- First, check that you copied the complete, correct video link — a partial link is the most common cause.
- Refresh the page and try the download again.
- If the video still won't process, it's possible that the specific content or link type isn't supported by the downloader. Our RedNote link not working fixes guide covers the common causes in detail.
Final Words
The basic process of saving a RedNote video to your phone is quite simple: copy the video link, paste it into a compatible downloader, and use the available download option. After the download, you'll generally find the file in your phone's Downloads folder. And if the video doesn't show up in the Gallery right away, checking the Downloads folder via Files or File Manager should always be your first step.