- The simplest way to save media is by taking screenshots or screen recordings on iOS and Android devices.
- Install apps like TVD to download media from public accounts.
- Use websites like Threads Media Downloader to grab media links and download without apps.
1. Take a Screenshot or Record Screen
Screenshot on iOS Device
Step 1 : Open the Threads app and go to the post whose image you want to save.
Step 2 : Tap the image to open it in full screen.
Step 3 : Now press the side and volume-up buttons simultaneously to capture a screenshot.
Note : If you use an older iPhone with a home button, press the home button instead of the volume-up button to take a screenshot.
Screen Record on iOS
You can use the screen record option from the Control Center to save a video from Threads for later.
Step 1 : Open the Threads app and go to the post whose video you want to download.
Step 2 : Swipe down from the right corner of the screen to open Control Center.
Step 3 : Tap the Screen Record button to record the video playing on the screen.
Screenshot on Android Devices
Step 1 : Open the Threads app and go to the post.
Step 2 : Open the post; now press the power button and volume-down button simultaneously to capture a screenshot of the image.
Note : Screen recording on an Android phone differs from phone to phone because of multiple OEM manufacturers.
2. Long-Press and Save Threads Photos (iOS)
If you are using an iPhone, the Threads app on iOS allows you to save images (not videos) natively without installing any additional app on your phone. Here’s how:
Step 1 : Open the Threads app on your iPhone and go to the post.
Step 2 : Tap and hold the image.
Step 3 : Swipe up on the share sheet to reveal more options.
Step 4 : Tap Save Image .
Step 5 : A pop-up will appear on the screen; tap OK to save the image in the Photos app.
3. Use a Third-Party App (Android and iOS)
Threads also lets you download media using third-party apps from the App Store or Play Store. You can easily save Threads photos and videos , but the only criterion is that the post should be from a public account, not a private one.
We will be using the TVD app for the same. Before proceeding with the steps, download the app on Android and iOS .
Step 1 : Open the Threads app and tap the share button next to the post you want to download.
Step 2 : Tap the Copy link .
Step 3 : Now, open the TVD app and click Grant Permission .
Step 4 : Tap Allow Access to All Photos .
Step 5 : Paste the video link and click on DOWNLOAD .
And that’s it. The video will be saved to your phone.
4. Download Media From Websites
If you don’t want to install any app on your smartphone but still want to download Threads photos and videos, you can use an online tool such as Threads Media Downloader on your smartphone or computer. Here are the steps to follow:
Note : This method lets you download videos from a public account only.
Step 1 : Open the Threads app and go to the post whose video you want to download.
Step 2 : Tap the share button > Copy link .
Step 3 : Now, go to the Threads Media Downloader website and paste the link in the URL box.
Step 4 : Tap GRAB MEDIA .
Step 5 : Once the media is grabbed, tap on Download .
Step 6 : Now, tap the share button to open the share sheet.
Step 7 : Tap Save to Files .
Step 8 : Select the directory and tap Save .
And now, the video will be saved to your phone.
5. Use Threads on the Web
Download Images From Threads Web
Step 1 : Open Threads and navigate to the post whose image you wish to download.
Step 2 : Click on the image to view it in full-screen.
Step 3 : Now, right-click on the image and click Save Image As .
A download pop-up will appear on the screen;
Step 5 : Click Save to download the image to your computer.
Download Videos From Threads Web
Downloading a video from Threads Web is trickier than an image. However, you can still download those using Inspect Element, a tool available on browsers to view a website’s source code, including the media files.
Note : Using this method, you cannot download videos from a Threads private profile.
Step 1 : Open Threads and navigate to the post you want to download.
Step 2 : Right-click anywhere on the screen and select Inspect .
Step 3 : The Inspect Element panel will open; click the Network tab.
Step 4 : To load the media in the inspector, reload the webpage .
Step 5 : Now, right-click on any media files to show more options. You need to do a hit and trial on all the media files until you find the one you want to download.
Step 6 : Click Open in new tab .
Step 7 : Once the media opens in a new tab, click the three dots (or kebab menu) at the video’s bottom right corner.
Step 8 : Click Download .
Step 9 : A download pop-up will appear on the screen; click Save to save the video to your computer.
The easiest way to save photos and videos from Threads on mobile devices is to take a screenshot or screen record. But if you are on a computer, using a website to download media would be the easiest.
